National parks · Central Scotland
Arrochar
Also known as: An t–Àrchar, An t-Arar, An Tairbeart Iar
In or near Tarbet.
Arrochar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Arrochar 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
Arrochar ( ARR-ə-khər; Scottish Gaelic: An t-Àrchar [ən̪ˠ t̪aːɾəɾ] or An Tairbeart an Iar) is a village at the head of Loch Long in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Arrochar Alps are named after the village. The village is within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Arrochar was Historically in the Dunbartonshire area, until boundary changes in 1996. For over five centuries this area, the feudal barony of Arrochar, was held by the chiefs of Clan MacFarlane and before them by their ancestors the barons of Arrochar. The family is Celtic in the male line. The settlement was a key target for Viking raiders who took their boats a further 2 mi overland to Tarbet to attack the unprotected inland settlements around the shores of Loch Lomond. In 1263 the Vikings were defeated at the battle of Largs.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1962, -4.7480
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G83 7AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3778632 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Arrochar, Argyll (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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B&Bs · 0.1 km
Arrochar Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Old Parish Church, Arrochar
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Mansefield Studios
Galleries · 0.3 km
MacTavish Campsite
Campsites · 1.2 km
Monadh Tighe Na Laraich
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Ardmay
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Succoth
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Arrochar and Tarbet railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.7 km
Ballyhennan Church
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Tarbet
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Ben Reoch
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arrochar?
- Arrochar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 7AD).
- What is Arrochar?
- Arrochar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arrochar?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 7AD.
- Is Arrochar free to visit?
- Yes, Arrochar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arrochar?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 7AD.