Scottish Island Holidays in the Hebrides
You will find local island websites listed below and we hope you take this opportunity to plan your trip to the Hebrides for 2007.
Kerrera - Location Map of Kerrera
Seen from most of Oban Kerrera is just over 6 miles long and is ideal for walking or cycling, you can of course take your car over on the ferry. The ferry journey takes only a few minutes and you will find this an easy island to visit. While there are no shops on the Island there is a Tea garden at the south end near Gylen Castle. The population of Kerrara is small, between 30-35 people. Accommodation on the Island is available in the Kerrera Bunkhouse.
Gylen Castle, on the southern part of the island of Kerrera was built in 1587 by the Clan MacDougall.
Picture of Gylen Castle on Kerrera. Picture (c) Bob Jones who has an extensive collection of pictures on geograph.org.uk You will also find his website full of interesting information on British and Scottish ports.
Eilean nam Gamhna a small skerry off Kerrera (c) Nick Ray. Nick and Ray website An Turus http://www.an-turus.co.uk/ offers people a different type of holiday with a series of wilderness and adventure therapy journeys for individuals, couples, families and groups. Part of the adventure shown below at Slatrach Bay on Kerrera.
Kerrera Bunkhouse
The Bunkhouse sleeps up to 7 people, booking is advisable and details can be found on http://www.kerrerabunkhouse.co.uk/ The cost per person is very reasonable and the whole bunkhouse can be booked by a small group at a discount.
You may find the Island Blogging site on Kerrera interesting on the BBC website.
