Tarbert, Jura Explained

Country:	Scotland
Official Name:	Tarbert
Coordinates:	55.9708°N -5.8278°W
Map Type:	Scotland
Unitary Scotland:	Argyll and Bute
Static Image Name:	Cottage Behind Farm at Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 448091.jpg

Tarbert is a hamlet on Tarbert Bay, on the east coast of the island of Jura, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland.^[1] The Tarbert estate is owned by Ginge Manors Estates Ltd.^[2] It is on the A846^[3] about 11miles from Craighouse. There is the remains of a chapel that was dedicated to St Columba. Tarbert consists of 2 main areas, the area associated with Rubha nan Crann and the farm overlooking the bay.^[4]

History

The name "Tarbert" means "The isthmus".^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tarbert. Gazetteer for Scotland. 10 June 2020.
2. Book: The Scottish Islands: The Bestselling Guide to Every Scottish Island. Hamish Haswell-Smith. 128. 10 June 2020. 9781782116783. 2015.
3. Web site: The Road North on Jura Feature. Undiscovered Scotland. 10 June 2020.
4. Web site: Island of Jura. Argyll and Bute Council. 6 August 2020.
5. Web site: Placenames P-Z. Scottish Parliament. 21 July 2020.