Castles · Scottish Highlands
Lochgilphead
Also known as: Ceann Loch Gilb
Lochgilphead in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Lochgilphead 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
Lochgilphead (; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch Gilb [kʲʰan̪ˠ l̪ˠɔx ˈkʲilip]) is a town and former burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, with a population of around 2,300 people. It is the administrative centre of Argyll and Bute Council. The village lies at the end of Loch Gilp (a branch of Loch Fyne) and lies on the banks of the Crinan Canal. Lochgilphead sits on the A83, with Ardrishaig 2 miles (3 km) to the south and Inveraray 24 miles (39 km) to the north-east; Oban lies 37 miles (60 km) north on the A816. The council is based at Kilmory Castle, around which is located a woodland park and an Iron Age fort. Forestry and Land Scotland also have an office there.
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Background
History
As a planned settlement, Lochgilphead was created in 1790, shortly after the completion of a road from Inveraray to Campbeltown. After the completion of the Crinan Canal in 1801, the town became more important as a link across the Kintyre peninsula. When a road was completed in 1830, Lochgilphead was linked to Oban. In 1831 a pier was built, promoting maritime transit between Lochgilphead and Glasgow, and other ports along the Irish Sea. s.]] In 1975 Lochgilphead was chosen as the administrative headquarters of the Argyll and Bute District Council as part of local government reorganisation, due to its central location. There are a large number of Neolithic remains, including cup and ring…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0400, -5.4400
- Established
- 1790
Sources
- wikidata: Q1017159 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochgilphead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochgilphead?
- Lochgilphead is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- When was Lochgilphead built?
- Built or established in 1790.
- Does Lochgilphead charge admission?
- Lochgilphead typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.