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Taynuilt
Taynuilt — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Taynuilt is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 800 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4331°, -5.2325°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Taynuilt (Scots: [ˈtəinəlt]; Scottish Gaelic: Taigh an Uillt [ˈt̪ʰɤj ən̪ˠ ˈɯiʎtʲ], meaning 'the House by the Stream') is a large village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland located at the western entrance to the narrow Pass of Brander.
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Background
History
The narrows form a natural crossing to Bonawe on the north shore, and for centuries the village was a staging post and resting place for travellers. A small hill immediately to the east of the main street of the village was the site of Killespickerill, which was built in 1228 as the seat of the Bishop of Argyll. Some of its ruins were incorporated into Muckairn Parish Church, built in 1829. On the north shore of Loch Etive more extensive ruins remain of Ardchattan Priory, which was founded in 1230. In 1308 it was the venue for the last Scottish Parliament held in Gaelic. A regular ferry service ran to Bonawe from 1690. In 1753 the Bonawe Iron Furnace was constructed by the Newland Company,…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4331, -5.2325
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 800
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.taynuilt.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q499886 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Taynuilt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Taynuilt from near Balindore.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taynuilt?
- Taynuilt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1JJ).
- Is Taynuilt free to visit?
- Yes, Taynuilt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Taynuilt?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1JJ.