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The Great Britain Guide

Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland

Buchanan

In or near Tarbet.

Free admission

Buchanan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Beinn Bhan - geograph.org.uk - 4514347

David Robertson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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 Tarbet9.1 km

Sources

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Places to eat & drink

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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.