Kerrera
| Scottish Gaelic name | Cearrara |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈkʲʰarˠəɾə] ⓘ |
| Old Norse name | Kjarbarey |
| Meaning of name | Norse for 'Kjarbar's island' or possibly 'copse island' |
Gylen Castle | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NM813281 |
| Coordinates | 56°23′53″N 05°32′19″W / 56.39806°N 5.53861°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Mull |
| Area | 1,214 ha (4+5⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 44 |
| Highest elevation | Carn Breugach 189 m (620 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 34 |
| Population rank | 57 |
| Population density | 2.8/km2 (7.3/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Balliemore |
| References | |
Kerrera (/ˈkɛrərə/ KERR-ə-rə; Scottish Gaelic: Cearara or Cearrara) is an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2016 it had a population of 45, divided into two communities in the north and south of the island.