Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Ardlui
Also known as: Àird Laoigh
In or near Tarbet.
Ardlui in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardlui · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardlui is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardlui (Scottish Gaelic: Àird Laoigh) is a hamlet in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. It is located at the head of Loch Lomond. It is on the A82 road between Crianlarich and Glasgow and Ardlui railway station is on the West Highland Line between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban or Fort William.
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Background
History
Ardlui lies at the boundary of the ancient kingdoms of the Brythonic Strathclyde, the Gaels of Dalriada and the Picts as indicated by the Clach na Bhreatuinn meaning the "Stone of the Britons" and other local names that indicate a boundary. A battle is said to have taken place in this area between the Briton and the Western Scots in the year 717.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3000, -4.7200
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G83 7DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Ardlui — 0.2 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Ardlui railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.3 km
Ardlui Holiday Home Park
Campsites · 0.5 km
Iain Macghilleanthain Memorial Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Geal Loch
Lakes · 1.1 km
Cnap Mor
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Stob an Fhithich
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Stob na Coinnich Bhacain
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Stob nan Coinnich Bhacain
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Cruach
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Cruach
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Stob nan Eighrach
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Garabal Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
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Ardlui railway station
Ardlui railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Ardlui Holiday Home Park
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Iain Macghilleanthain Memorial Cairn
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Stob an Fhithich
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Where to eat & stay near Ardlui
Places to stay
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Ardlui Holiday Home Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardlui?
- Ardlui is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 7DS).
- What is Ardlui?
- Ardlui in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardlui?
- The nearest railway station is Ardlui, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 7DS.
- Is Ardlui free to visit?
- Yes, Ardlui is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardlui?
- The nearest railway station is Ardlui, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 7DS.