Dunbeg
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.449, -5.441 |
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| OS grid ref: | NM 88 33 |
| Population: | 610 |
| Dialling code: | 01631 (Oban) |
The village of Dunbeg sits on the west coast of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, a short drive south of Oban. It occupies a roadside/coastal spot on the approaches to the Firth of Lorn, with views across the water to nearby islands such as Kerrera, and serves as a quiet gateway to the Hebrides.
Like many places whose name means “small fort”, Dunbeg lies in a landscape rich with traces of earlier settlement, and the local economy mixes tourism, small‑scale farming and aquaculture with commuters who travel into Oban for work and services. The village retains strong Gaelic cultural ties and a relaxed atmosphere popular with walkers, boat‑users and visitors seeking coastal scenery rather than big‑town facilities.
Postcode districts covering Dunbeg
Neighbouring places
- Connel Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Oban Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Kerrera Island 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Lismore Island 5.6 miles9 km
- Eriska Island 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Shuna Island (Lismore) Island 9.4 miles15.1 km
Example postcodes in Dunbeg
PA37 1QQ, PA37 1AQ, PA37 1AP, PA37 1AU, PA37 1PX, PA37 1AJ, PA37 1AL, PA37 1PZ, PA37 1QJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 55.6 miles89.6 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 72.9 miles117.3 km
- Connel Ferry Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Oban Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Dunbeg Ad
- No.26 by the Sea 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Manor House Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- No17 the Promenade 2.5 miles4 km
- The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Strathnaver 2.3 miles3.7 km
- King's Knoll Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Oban Bay Hotel 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Ranald Hotel 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Columba Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Raniven 4 2.5 miles4 km
Schools in Dunbeg
- Dunbeg Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Fionn Ard Hill 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Soroba House Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Glenfeochan Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Barcaldine Forest Forest 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Barcaldine House Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Rudhagarbh Wood Forest 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Duart Castle Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Inverawe House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Torosay Castle Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Glasdrum Wood Forest 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Scallastle Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km