Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Buchanan
In or near Tarbet.
Buchanan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Buchanan 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
Buchanan is a historic parish located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, surrounded by Arrochar to the north, Luss to the south, and Drymen to the east. It includes a large part of the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. The most populated village in the parish is Milton of Buchanan, but the village that is most popular with tourists is Balmaha.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.1750, -4.5857
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4982551 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buchanan, Stirling (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buchanan?
- Buchanan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Buchanan?
- Buchanan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buchanan?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 9.1 km away. Its coordinates are 56.1750°, -4.5857°.
- Is Buchanan free to visit?
- Yes, Buchanan is free to enter.