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Scarba
Scarba — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarba is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 15 km². Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1761°, -5.7232°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scarba (Scottish Gaelic: Sgarba) is an island, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, just north of the much larger island of Jura. The island has not been permanently inhabited since the 1960s. Until his death in 2013 it was owned by Richard Hill, 7th Baron Sandys; its owner now is Shane Cadzow who farms Luing cattle on the nearby island of Luing and grazes some of the cattle on Scarba. Kilmory Lodge is available for rental as holiday accommodation, and is used seasonally as a shooting lodge, the island having a flourishing herd of red deer. The island's name is from the Norse and may mean "sharp, stony, hilly terrain" or "cormorant island".
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Description
) | image_caption = | elevation_m = 449 | elevation_ref = | prominence_m = 449 | prominence_ref = | listing = Marilyn | translation = Hill of Scarba | language = Gaelic | pronunciation = | location = Inner Hebrides, Scotland | range = | coordinates = | grid_ref_UK = NM690044 | topo = OS Landranger 55 | type = | age = | last_eruption = | first_ascent = | easiest_route = }}}} Scarba is not served by any public ferries, but access from Craobh Haven or Crinan Harbour is possible by arrangement with local boatmen. The rough summit ridge can be accessed from the harbour at the north end, from where a vehicle track leads up past Kilmory Lodge to a height of about 200 metres. After that, there are…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1761, -5.7232
Sources
- wikidata: Q746262 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scarba (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Scarba-ridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarba?
- Scarba is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.1761°, -5.7232°.
- Is Scarba free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Scarba is free.