Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ardfern
Ardfern — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardfern is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 400 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1799°, -5.5397°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardfern (Scottish Gaelic: Aird Fheàrna, meaning "the head-land of alder-trees") is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies on the south coast of the Craignish peninsula, facing Loch Craignish. Ardfern lies between the towns of Oban to the north and Lochgilphead to the south. On the east side of the Craignish Peninsula is Nether Lorne, Argyll. The population is approximately 400.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1799, -5.5397
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 400
Sources
- wikidata: Q723319 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardfern (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Craignish Parish Church, Ardfern, Argyll - geograph.org.uk - 17939.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Craignish Parish Church, Ardfern
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Boat in the woods
Museums · 0.6 km
Eilean Mhic Chrion
Islands · 0.8 km
Beinn an Duin
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Ardfern Motorhome Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Loch na h-Ardlaraich
Lakes · 1.3 km
Lochan Tigh Choinnich
Lakes · 1.4 km
Craignish
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.6 km
Soroba Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Loch Fada
Lakes · 1.6 km
Soroba Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Dùn Arnal
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Ardfern is a small village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of approximately 400. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 400
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ardfern
207 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ardfern →
Flagship📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Luing
Luing — one of the Slate Islands, Firth of Lorn, in the west of Argyll in Scotland.
Flagship📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Lunga
Lunga — one of the Slate Islands in the Firth of Lorn in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 4
Flagship📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Shuna
Shuna — one of the Slate Islands lying east of Luing on the west coast of Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Asknish Bay
Asknish Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Barbreck House
Barbreck House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Craignish Castle
Craignish Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Buidhe
Eilean Buidhe — island off the Craignish Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Creagach
Eilean Creagach — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Dubh
Eilean Dubh — island in Loch Craignish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Gamhna
Eilean Gamhna — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Mhic Chrion
Eilean Mhic Chrion — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Fladda
Fladda — island of the Slate Islands, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Fladda Lighthouse
Fladda Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Kames Bay
Kames Bay — bay in Loch Melfort, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Chapels · Central Scotland
Kirkton Chapel
Kirkton Chapel — chapel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Loch Craignish
Loch Craignish — sea loch on the mid-Argyll coast, Scotland.
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Craignish Parish Church, Ardfern
Craignish Parish Church, Ardfern — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Central Scotland
Boat in the woods
Boat in the woods — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Mhic Chrion
Eilean Mhic Chrion — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Beinn an Duin
Beinn an Duin — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Ardfern Motorhome Park
Ardfern Motorhome Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Ardfern
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Ardfern Motorhome Park
Ardfern Motorhome Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Melfort Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lochgilphead Caravan Park
Lochgilphead Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Leachive Caravan Park
Leachive Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Strathlachlan Caravan Park
Strathlachlan Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Tigh an Truish Inn
Tigh an Truish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Achahoish
Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ardentinny
Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardfern?
- Ardfern is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8HZ).
- What is Ardfern?
- Ardfern — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ardfern?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8HZ.
- Is Ardfern free to visit?
- Yes, Ardfern is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardfern?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8HZ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.