Achnacroish

Achnacroish (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na Croise) is a hamlet on the Scottish island of Lismore. The harbour serves the ferry between Lismore and Oban.[1]

Achnacroish

Pier at Achnacroish
Achnacroish
Location within Argyll and Bute
OS grid referenceNM851409
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townOBAN
Postcode districtPA34
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

The hamlet has the island's primary school. A heritage centre and a church are within walking distance. The church is remarkable as it stands on the same spot as a cathedral that was the home of the Bishop of Argyll from the year 1200.[1]

References

  1. "Achnacroish - Scottish Anchorages". www.scottishanchorages.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.