Lismore
Island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.523, -5.501 |
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| OS grid ref: | NM 84 42 |
The island of Lismore sits low and largely agricultural in the middle of the Firth of Lorn, between Mull and Morvern, and forms part of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Its fertile soils gave rise to the Gaelic name Lios Mòr, often called the "great garden of Lorn", and a small community of a few hundred people makes its living from mixed farming, crafts, tourism and a modest amount of marine work; the island is accessible by a regular ferry link to the mainland.
Lismore has a long human story: early Christian associations with St Moluag made it an important medieval ecclesiastical centre, and the island preserves notable Pictish carved stones and archaeological sites from the Neolithic and Iron Age, interpreted at the local heritage centre. Quiet lanes, dramatic coastal views and good birdlife make it popular with walkers and anyone seeking a peaceful, historically rich Hebridean experience.
Postcode districts covering Lismore
Neighbouring places
- Eriska Island 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Dunbeg Place 5.6 miles9 km
- Shuna Island (Lismore) Island 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Connel Place 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Oban Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Kerrera Island 8.5 miles13.7 km
Example postcodes in Lismore
PA34 5UH, PA34 5UQ, PA34 5UN, PA34 5UL, PA34 5UJ, PA34 5UG
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 60.9 miles98 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 78.4 miles126.2 km
- Connel Ferry Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Oban Railway Station 7.8 miles12.5 km
Hotels near Lismore Ad
- No.26 by the Sea 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Manor House Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Airds Hotel and Restaurant 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- No17 the Promenade 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Isle of Eriska Hotel and Spa 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Strathnaver 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- King's Knoll Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Oban Bay Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Ranald Hotel 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Lismore
- Lismore Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fionn Ard Hill 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rudhagarbh Wood Forest 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Barcaldine Forest Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Duart Castle Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Barcaldine House Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Torosay Castle Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Soroba House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Glasdrum Wood Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Scallastle Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Glenfeochan Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Laudale House Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km