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
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Pier at Achnacroish | |
Achnacroish Location within Argyll and Bute | |
OS grid reference | NM851409 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | OBAN |
Postcode district | PA34 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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
- "Achnacroish - Scottish Anchorages". www.scottishanchorages.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
External links
- Media related to Achnacroish at Wikimedia Commons
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