Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Garelochhead
Garelochhead — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Garelochhead is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Garelochhead, just 0.3 km away. The postcode for the area is G84 0AX, and entry is free.
About
Garelochhead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,700 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0810°, -4.8300°.
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Official information
Garelochhead is a community located in Scotland. The local community council is currently dormant and not functioning, but there is potential for it to be reformed if there is sufficient interest from the community.
From the Wikipedia article
Garelochhead (Scots: Garelochheid, Scottish Gaelic: Ceann a' Gheàrr-loch, "Headland of the Short Lake") is a small town on the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the nearest town to the HMNB Clyde naval base. Garelochhead lies 7 miles (11 kilometres) northwest of Helensburgh. Loch Lomond is a few miles to the east, and Loch Long to the west. In addition to the few local shops, pub and church, it has a bowling club and two community buildings – the Gibson Hall and Centre 81, which is home to Route 81 youth project, gym, café, computer suite and meeting rooms. There is also a gallery featuring work by Scottish artists. Garelochhead is served by Garelochhead railway station on the West Highland Line and a local bus service running between Coulport and Helensburgh.
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Background
History
Garelochhead, originally in Dunbartonshire, now in Argyll and Bute, developed from the 1820s after the introduction of Clyde steamer services, which brought families to dummer villas, and day trippers, notably during the Glasgow Fair holiday. Tourism was boosted with the opening of the West Highland Railway line to Fort William in 1894. Garelochhead Forest lies to the south. In 1854 there was a great dispute that became known as the Battle of Garelochhead fought between the locals, led by Sir James Colquhoun, and the passengers of the steamer Ship "Emperor". The trouble started when Colquhoun did not want trippers on the sabbath day. The battle was eventually won by the passengers, but…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0810, -4.8300
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 0AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 3,700
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.garelochhead.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q1020239 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Garelochhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Garelochhead Shoreline - geograph.org.uk - 87915.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church, Old School Road, Garelochhead
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Garelochhead railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.3 km
Garellochhead North
Piers · 0.9 km
Garelochhead Training Area
Other places · 1.0 km
Faslane Port
Marinas · 1.2 km
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel
Castles · 1.4 km
H.M. Submarine K13 Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
HMNB Clyde
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.9 km
Faslane Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Whistlefield railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.9 km
Cnoc na h-Airighe
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Portincaple
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.4 km
Garelochhead is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of approximately 3,700. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,700
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Garelochhead
68 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Garelochhead →
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Auchengaich Reservoir
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Bheula
Beinn Bheula — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Reithe
Beinn Reithe — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Carrick Castle
Carrick Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Cruach nam Miseag
Cruach nam Miseag — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cruach nam Miseag
Cruach nam Miseag — Named summit at 606 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Faslane Bay
Faslane Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Garellochhead North
Garellochhead North is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Portincaple
Portincaple in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Whistlefield railway station
Whistlefield railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Garelochhead railway station
Garelochhead railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Shandon railway station
Shandon railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Garelochhead Training Area
Garelochhead Training Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Bowling alleys · Central Scotland
Ardgoil peninsula
Ardgoil peninsula in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church, Old School Road, Garelochhead
Church, Old School Road, Garelochhead — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Garelochhead railway station
Garelochhead railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Garellochhead North
Garellochhead North is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Garelochhead Training Area
Garelochhead Training Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Garelochhead
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Glenfinart Caravan Park
Glenfinart Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Culzean House
Culzean House — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gairletter Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Rosneath Castle Park
Rosneath Castle Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch Eck Caravan Park
Loch Eck Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garelochhead?
- Garelochhead is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 0AX).
- What is Garelochhead?
- Garelochhead — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Garelochhead?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 0AX.
- Is Garelochhead free to visit?
- Yes, Garelochhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Garelochhead?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 0AX.