Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Bridgend
Bridgend — village on Islay, 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
Bridgend is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 810 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7800°, -6.2500°.
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Islay is known for its livestock auctions, where various types of cattle and sheep are sold. The auctions feature a range of breeds and prices, attracting buyers from various regions.
From the Wikipedia article
Bridgend (Scottish Gaelic: Beul an Àtha) is a village on the Inner Hebrides island of Islay off the western coast of Scotland at the tip of Loch Indaal. The village is within the parish of Killarow and Kilmeny. The island's two main roads, the A846 and A847, meet in the village just north of the bridge over the River Sorn that gives the village its name. The A846 passes through the village on its route between Port Askaig and Ardbeg. The A847 begins in Bridgend and continues to Portnahaven. It is notable as the location of Islay House. The bridge over the River Sorn is Category B listed. The National Bank of Scotland opened a branch in Bridgend in 1838 under the management of Duncan McAlister, Merchant and Postmaster. The building constructed in 1838 is Category B listed.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7800, -6.2500
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA44 7PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 810
Sources
- wikidata: Q913729 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bridgend, Islay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bridgend Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthur
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Bridgend fort and cist, Islay
Vineyards · 0.2 km
Bridge, River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
East Tower, Islay House, Islay
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Islay Auction Mart
Farmers’ markets · 0.3 km
Dry Bridge, Islay House, Islay
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
John Francis Campbell Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Islay Studios Gallery
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Islay House
Hotels · 0.6 km
West Tower, Islay House, Islay
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Loch Skerrols
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Bridgend is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 810. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 810
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bridgend
33 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Bridgend →
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ardnave Loch
Ardnave Loch — lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilnave Chapel
Kilnave Chapel — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Cam
Loch Cam — lake on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Skerrols
Loch Skerrols — lake on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
Woollen Mill, Redhouses, Islay
Woollen Mill, Redhouses, Islay — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Bhruichlinn, dun site
Dun Bhruichlinn, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dùn Nosebridge
Dùn Nosebridge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Islay Studios Gallery
Islay Studios Gallery — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthur
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthur — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Francis Campbell Monument
John Francis Campbell Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kilnave Cross
Kilnave Cross — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay
Bridge, River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Dry Bridge, Islay House, Islay
Dry Bridge, Islay House, Islay — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
East Tower, Islay House, Islay
East Tower, Islay House, Islay — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
West Tower, Islay House, Islay
West Tower, Islay House, Islay — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Bridgend Hotel
Bridgend Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Bridgend fort and cist, Islay
Bridgend fort and cist, Islay — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Islay, Bridgend, Borraichill Mor
Islay, Bridgend, Borraichill Mor — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · Central Scotland
Islay Auction Mart
Islay Auction Mart — a UK farmers' market in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Bridgend Hotel
Bridgend Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthur
Memorial to Dr Archibald McArthur — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Bridgend fort and cist, Islay
Bridgend fort and cist, Islay — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay
Bridge, River Sorn, Bridgend, Islay — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
East Tower, Islay House, Islay
East Tower, Islay House, Islay — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · Central Scotland
Islay Auction Mart
Islay Auction Mart — a UK farmers' market in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Bridgend
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Bridgend Hotel
Bridgend Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Port Mòr Campsite
Port Mòr Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Port Askaig Hotel
Port Askaig Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridgend?
- Bridgend is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA44 7PJ).
- What is Bridgend?
- Bridgend — village on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bridgend?
- Drivers can use postcode PA44 7PJ.
- Is Bridgend free to visit?
- Yes, Bridgend is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridgend?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA44 7PJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.