Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Machir Bay
In or near Bruichladdich.
Machir Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Machir Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Machir Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a sweeping expanse of sandy beach bordered by rugged cliffs and rolling dunes. The bay is known for its scenic beauty and offers views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts and walkers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7833, -6.4667
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA49 7UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643258 (CC BY 4.0)
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Archaeological sites · 1.5 km

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Historic houses · 1.6 km

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Lakes · 1.8 km

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Archaeological sites · 1.9 km

Kilchoman
Villages · 2.1 km
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Machir Bay
Machir Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kilchoman Cross-slab
Kilchoman Cross-slab — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Tràigh Machir, dun site
Tràigh Machir, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilchoman Old Parish Church
Kilchoman Old Parish Church — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Old Kilchoman Parish Church
Old Kilchoman Parish Church — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Machir Bay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Machir Bay?
- Machir Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA49 7UX).
- What is Machir Bay?
- Machir Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Machir Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode PA49 7UX.
- How do I get to Machir Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA49 7UX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.