Mid Argyll
Ward in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.081, -5.36 |
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| OS grid ref: | NR 91 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01546 (Lochgilphead) |
Mid Argyll sits on the central west coast of Scotland within the council area of Argyll and Bute, centred on the market town of Lochgilphead and spreading across rolling farmland, commercial woodland and a fringe of sea lochs. The landscape is notable for the prehistoric richness of Kilmartin Glen, with standing stones, cairns and the ancient hillfort of Dunadd, and for the working waterway of the Crinan Canal which threads boats between the Sound of Jura and the inland lochs.
Locally the economy mixes agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism, with public services based near Kilmory close to Lochgilphead. Community life is shaped by small towns and villages, a strong sense of local heritage and Gaelic roots, and an active voluntary sector that sustains festivals, museums and outdoor pursuits appealing to visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Mid Argyll
Most populated places nearby
- Greenock 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Helensburgh 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Gourock 22.1 miles35.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Lochgilphead Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Ardrishaig Place 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Eilean dà Mhèinn Island 8 miles12.9 km
- Cowal Ward 9.7 miles15.6 km
Example postcodes in Mid Argyll
PA31 8RW, PA31 8TR, PA31 8NN, PA31 8PJ, PA30 8HB, PA31 8TE, PA31 9SL, PA32 8XZ, PA30 8DU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 38.6 miles62.2 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 49.6 miles79.8 km
- Garelochhead Railway Station 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Inverkip Railway Station 22.4 miles36 km
Hotels in Mid Argyll Ad
- Corrie House
- Loch Melfort Hotel 4
- The Colintraive 3
- Stonefield Castle Hotel 4
- The Creggans Inn 3
- Crinan Hotel 4
- Loch Fyne Hotel and Spa 4
- Kilmartin Hotel 3
- Kames Hotel 3
- The Inveraray Inn 3
Schools in Mid Argyll
- Achahoish Primary School Primary
- Ardrishaig Primary School Primary
- Craignish Primary School Primary
- Glassary Primary School Primary
- Inveraray Primary School Primary
- Kilmartin Primary School Primary
- Lochgilphead High School All ages
- Tayvallich Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Achnabreac Forest 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Minard Castle Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Castle Lachlan Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Crinan Boat Yard Marina 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Barbreck House Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ormidale Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Otter House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Craobh Marina Marina 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Caladh Harbour Harbour 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Ardmarnock House Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Kilmelford Yacht Haven Harbour 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Melfort House Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km