Tighnabruaich
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.902, -5.232 |
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| OS grid ref: | NR 98 72 |
| Population: | 520 |
Tighnabruaich is a small coastal village on the eastern shore of the Kyles of Bute, set on the western edge of the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It looks out across narrow tidal channels and pine‑clad hills, with a long seafront and a characterful main street; the dramatic coastal scenery makes it a popular base for sailing, kayaking and walking.
Historically it grew as a Victorian and Edwardian resort served by Clyde steamers from Glasgow, and that maritime heritage still shapes village life: yachting, small harbours and annual regattas are important, alongside tourism, local hospitality and a modest fishing and service economy. The community retains a relaxed, close‑knit feel with galleries, cafés and strong links to the surrounding countryside and seascape.
Postcode districts covering Tighnabruaich
Most populated places nearby
- Greenock 18.2 miles
- Port Glasgow 21.7 miles
- Helensburgh 20.7 miles
- Largs 16 miles
- Ardrossan 24 miles
- Gourock 15.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Port Bannatyne Place 6.9 miles
- Tarbert Place 7.2 miles
- Bute Island 8.1 miles
- Isle of Bute Ward 8.1 miles
- Rothesay Place 8.6 miles
- Dunoon Ward 9.3 miles
Example postcodes in Tighnabruaich
PA21 2DR, PA21 2EE, PA21 2AB, PA21 2BZ, PA21 2AA, PA21 2ED, PA21 2AG, PA21 2DU, PA21 2EJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 31 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 37 miles
- Wemyss Bay Railway Station 13.4 miles
- Inverkip Railway Station 13.9 miles
Hotels near Tighnabruaich Ad
- Kames Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Portavadie Loch Fyne Scotland 4 3.5 miles
- Stonefield Castle Hotel 4 7.5 miles
- Kilfinan Hotel 3 5 miles
- Cadillac Kustomz Hotel 5 7.2 miles
- The Glenburn Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- Anchor Hotel and Seabed Restaurant 4 7.5 miles
- Anchor Hotel 7.4 miles
- Cannon House Guest House 8.3 miles
Schools in Tighnabruaich
- Tighnabruaich Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caladh Harbour Harbour 2.5 miles
- Ardmarnock House Estate 3.9 miles
- Otter House Estate 4.7 miles
- Ardlamont House Estate 4.8 miles
- South Hall Estate 5.1 miles
- Ormidale Estate 5.8 miles
- Port Bannatyne Marina Marina 6.3 miles
- Glenstriven Estate 7.2 miles
- Knockdow Estate 7.8 miles
- Castle Toward Estate 8.7 miles
- Minard Castle Estate 12.6 miles
- Kilmun Arboretum Gardens 12.9 miles