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Gulf of Corryvreckan
A narrow strait off the coast of Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gulf of Corryvreckan (from the Gaelic Coire Bhreacain, meaning 'cauldron of the speckled seas' or 'cauldron of the plaid'), also called the Strait of Corryvreckan, is a narrow strait between the islands of Jura and Scarba, in Argyll and Bute, off the west coast of mainland Scotland.
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Gulf of Corryvreckan | |
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Coire Bhreacain (Scottish Gaelic) | |
![]() Corryvreckan | |
Location | Strait of Corryvreckan, between Jura and Scarba |
Coordinates | 56°09′18″N 05°43′40″W |
Type | Whirlpool |
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It is possible for tourists to visit the site by way of boat trips from local harbours or sightseeing flights from Oban Airport.