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Dalmally
Dalmally — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmally · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dalmally is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: PA33. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4042°, -4.9742°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dalmally (Scottish Gaelic: Clachan an Dìseirt or Dail Mhàilidh) is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is near the A85 road and is served by Dalmally railway station. Former Labour Party leader John Smith was born in Dalmally in 1938. The village is the location of the Craig Lodge Community Family House of Prayer, a Roman Catholic retreat house. The charity Scottish International Relief, also known as Mary's Meals, is based in Dalmally. Glenorchy Camanachd, a shinty team, play their home games in the village at Mart Park.
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Background
History
Dalmally Bridge over the River Orchy was built by Ludovic Picard, an architect who worked for Lord Breadalbane. In 1780 81 he built various edifices at the western end of the Breadalbane Estates: Dalmally Bridge, the Bridge of Awe, which was swept away in 1992, Dalmally Inn, a renovated church, and several other houses in the area. Dalmally Bridge was built to make movements of cattle and troops easier: it was on the military road between Tyndrum and Oban. Since 1780, Dalmally Bridge has been strengthened and repaired. It withstands the force of the river in spate, and is a favourite spot from which to look for trout and salmon. There are four castles on Loch Awe: from north to south,…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4042, -4.9742
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmally — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1109293 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dalmally (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glenorchy church and graveyard.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalmally?
- Dalmally is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33).
- Is Dalmally free to visit?
- Yes, Dalmally is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dalmally?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmally, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33.