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Kerrera (Scottish Gaelic: ''Cearara''〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland database )〕 or ''Cearrara''〔) is an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2011 it had a usually resident population of 34, and it is linked to the mainland by frequent passenger ferry from the Gallanach Road (about 3 km SW of Oban). It is around 7 km long and around 2 km wide, and is separated from the mainland by the Sound of Kerrera, about 500 metres wide. The island is known for the ruined Gylen Castle, built in 1582. It was also the place where Alexander II of Scotland died in 1249. The highest point on Kerrera is Carn Breugach at . Most of the island is owned by the McDougalls of Dunollie, who are descended from the Scottish prince Somerled. The four-acre (about 1.5 hectares) tidal island at the north-east tip of Kerrera, Rubh'a Chruidh, was sold for £426,000 in 2010 to Lanarkshire businessman David Hamilton. The main industries on the island are farming (sheep and Highland cattle) and tourism. There is a tea room/café at the south end near Gylen Castle. The castle itself has recently been restored and is open to the public. At the north end of the island is the 200-berth Oban Marina, which has a complimentary ferry service running to/from North Pier, Oban. The only licensed premises on the island are situated here: the Waypoint Bar and Grill, which sells local produce.〔("Local Restaurants" ). obanmarina.com, Retrieved 9 May 2011.〕 ==Gallery== Image:Kerrera Outline Map.svg|Outline map of Kerrera. File:Kerrera from Oban.jpg|Sunset over Kerrera, viewed from Oban. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kerrera」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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