Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Ballachulish
Also known as: Baile a' Chaolais
Ballachulish — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ballachulish is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 640 people. Address: PH40. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6755°, -5.1339°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The village of Ballachulish ( BAL-ə-KHOO-lish or BAL-ə-HOO-lish, from Scottish Gaelic Baile a' Chaolais [baləˈxɯːl̪ˠɪʃ]) in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, is centred on former slate quarries, and now primarily serves tourists in the area.
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Background
Description
As there was no road to the head of Loch Leven until 1927, the Ballachulish Ferry, established in 1733, and those at Invercoe/Callert and Caolas na Con were essential. The Ballachulish ferry closed in December 1975 when the Ballachulish Bridge finally opened. , ca. 1870 ]] The principal industry is now tourism. The Ballachulish Hotel and Ballachulish House (until recently [2010] a country house hotel) are located near the narrows at (south) Ballachulish Ferry rather than in the "modern" village some 3 mi to the east. Ballachulish House was reputed to be haunted, and the drive leading to it was ridden by a headless horseman. Ballachulish Peninsula extends into the loch. {| class="collapsible…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6755, -5.1339
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH40
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 640
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011513 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ballachulish (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The south shore, Ballachulish - geograph.org.uk - 494823.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bridge of Laroch
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Cairn Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Church Of St Munda, Church Of Scotland, Brecklet, Ballachulish
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Ballachulish railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.4 km
Cnocan Dubha
Vineyards · 0.4 km
Cnocan Dubh Hill Fort
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Sandstone Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Ballachulish Quarry Commemorative Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Ballachulish Quarry Incline
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Laroch
Villages · 1.0 km
East Laroch
Villages · 1.0 km
St. Munn‘s Chapel (ruins)
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Ballachulish is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 640. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 640
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Things to see in Ballachulish
178 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ballachulish →
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📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Ballachulish Bridge
Ballachulish Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Beinn a' Bheithir
Beinn a' Bheithir — mountain group in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Beinn Fhionnlaidh — Named summit at 959 m.
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Bidean nam Bian
Bidean nam Bian — 1149m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Follies · Scottish Highlands
Cameron Mausoleum
Cameron Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Corran Point Lighthouse
Corran Point Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cuil Bay
Cuil Bay — bay in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Eilean Munde
Eilean Munde — island in Loch Leven, Highland, Scotland.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe House
Glencoe House — building in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe Lochan — tract of forest near the village.
📷 4Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe Lochan is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Hagrid's Hut Viewing Point
Hagrid's Hut Viewing Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Achtriochtan
Loch Achtriochtan — freshwater lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, on the River Coe.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Loch Linnhe
Loch Linnhe — sea loch on the west coast of Scotland.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Loch Linnhe Viewpoint
Loch Linnhe Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Pap of Glencoe
Pap of Glencoe — 742m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh
Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh — Named summit at 994 m.
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Laroch
Bridge of Laroch — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Memorial
Cairn Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Church Of St Munda, Church Of Scotland, Brecklet, Ballachulish
Church Of St Munda, Church Of Scotland, Brecklet, Ballachulish — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Ballachulish railway station
Ballachulish railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Cnocan Dubha
Cnocan Dubha — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Cnocan Dubh Hill Fort
Cnocan Dubh Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ballachulish
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park
Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club
Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe Independent Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Red Squirrel Campsite
Red Squirrel Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park
Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Clachaig Inn
Clachaig Inn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballachulish?
- Ballachulish is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH40).
- What is Ballachulish?
- Ballachulish — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ballachulish?
- Drivers can use postcode PH40.
- Is Ballachulish free to visit?
- Yes, Ballachulish is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ballachulish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH40. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.