Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Cairndow
Cairndow — village in 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
Cairndow is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2538°, -4.9394°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cairndow (Scottish Gaelic: An Càrn Dubh) is a coastal hamlet in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The town lies between the A83 road and the head of Loch Fyne. Cairndow's school closed in 1988 after the roll fell to just 3 pupils. Now children in the area are sent to the primary school in Strachur and the secondary school in Dunoon. Medical facilities for the hamlet are provided by the GP in Strachur. Kilmorich Church at Cairndow was built in 1818 and is a category A listed building. After originating as an oyster farm in the loch, Loch Fyne Oysters opened its Loch Fyne Oyster Bar in 1988 at Clachan, across the head of the loch from Cairndow. The company has expanded into a restaurant chain, and the Oyster Bar continues to be a tourist attraction at Clachan, Cairndow.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2538, -4.9394
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA26 8BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q277053 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cairndow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ardkinglas Gardens, near Cairndow on Loch Fyne.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kilmorich Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Eclectic Collection
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Sir John's Bank
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Pinetum
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Bodnant Bank
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Madenii Bank
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Ardkinglas House
Castles · 0.6 km
Window Walk
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Cairndow War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Ardkinglas Railway
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Ardkinglas Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
River Fyne Bridge, Cairndow
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Cairndow is located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Things to see in Cairndow
127 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cairndow →
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Allt na Lairige Reservoir
Allt na Lairige Reservoir — 1956 artificial lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, on and outflowing west to Allt na Lairige.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn an Lochain
Beinn an Lochain — 901m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Bhuidhe
Beinn Bhuidhe — 948m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Bhuidhe
Beinn Bhuidhe — Named summit at 948 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Chorranach
Beinn Chorranach — 888m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Lochain
Beinn Lochain — 702m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Luibhean
Beinn Luibhean — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Luibhean
Beinn Luibhean — Named summit at 858 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ben Donich
Ben Donich — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Binnein an Fhidhleir
Binnein an Fhidhleir — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Binnein an Fhidhleir
Binnein an Fhidhleir — Named summit at 811 m.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Buntons House, North Main Street East, Inveraray
Buntons House, North Main Street East, Inveraray — house in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Chamberlain's House, Front Street West, Inveraray
Chamberlain's House, Front Street West, Inveraray — house in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Corner House, North Main Street West, Inveraray
Corner House, North Main Street West, Inveraray — house and shop in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Cruach nam Mult
Cruach nam Mult — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cruach nam Mult
Cruach nam Mult — Named summit at 611 m.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Dunderave Castle
Dunderave Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Factory Land, Inveraray
Factory Land, Inveraray — house in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
House, Church Square, Inveraray
House, Church Square, Inveraray — house in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail — category A listed building, museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmorich Parish Church
Kilmorich Parish Church — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Eclectic Collection
Eclectic Collection — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Sir John's Bank
Sir John's Bank — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Pinetum
Pinetum — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Bodnant Bank
Bodnant Bank — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Madenii Bank
Madenii Bank — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cairndow
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
St Catherine's Caravan Park
St Catherine's Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Inveraray Hostel
Inveraray Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lochgoilhead Scout Camp
Lochgoilhead Scout Camp — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochgoilhead Holiday Park
Lochgoilhead Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Honeymoon Bridge
Honeymoon Bridge — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Stay the Night Ardgartan
Stay the Night Ardgartan — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Drovers Inn
The Drovers Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Achahoish
Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Ardentinny
Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairndow?
- Cairndow is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA26 8BA).
- What is Cairndow?
- Cairndow — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cairndow?
- Drivers can use postcode PA26 8BA.
- Is Cairndow free to visit?
- Yes, Cairndow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairndow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA26 8BA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.