Beaches · Central Scotland
Port Ban
Also known as: Port Bannatyne, Port MhicEamailinn
In or near Bruichladdich.
Port Ban is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Port Ban is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.7564°, -6.3692°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Port Bannatyne (Scottish Gaelic: Port MhicEamailinn), is a coastal village on the Isle of Bute, Firth of Clyde, Scotland that is home to many steamers. Port Bannatyne developed into the 1900s as a quieter alternative to Rothesay. It is a popular harbour, with a small yacht marina and boatyard and an unusual 13-hole golf course rather than the standard 18.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The village started in 1801 with the building of a small harbour on Kames Bay. Lord Bannatyne of Kames Castle, at the head of the bay, planned the village in an attempt to rival Rothesay. Initially known as Kamesburgh, by the mid-19th century, steamers were calling there regularly. In the Second World War midget submarines exercised in the bay and nearby Loch Striven. The luxury Kyles Hydro Hotel, overlooking the Port, was requisitioned by the Admiralty to serve as the HQ for midget submarine (x-craft) operations. In particular, it was from here (hotel renamed ) that the top secret and audacious attack on the Tirpitz was masterminded.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7564, -6.3692
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA49 7UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: w252234992 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Port Bannatyne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kilchoman Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Kiaran’s Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
St Kiaran’s Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Loch Indaal Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.1 km
Bruichladdich
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Bruichladdich Distillery
Distilleries · 1.2 km
Loch Indaal Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.3 km
Loch Indaal
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
The Museum of Islay Life
Museums · 1.7 km
Museum of Islay Life
Museums · 1.7 km
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Hostels · 1.8 km
Islay Natural History Trust Port Charlotte
Museums · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kilchoman Parish War Memorial
Kilchoman Parish War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Kiaran’s Church
St Kiaran’s Church — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Kiaran’s Church
St Kiaran’s Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Loch Indaal Viewpoint
Loch Indaal Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Bruichladdich
Bruichladdich — village on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Distilleries · Central Scotland
Bruichladdich Distillery
Bruichladdich Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
Where to eat & stay near Port Ban
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Port Mòr Campsite
Port Mòr Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Bridgend Hotel
Bridgend Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port Ban?
- Port Ban is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA49 7UR).
- What is Port Ban?
- Port Ban is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Port Ban?
- Drivers can use postcode PA49 7UR.
- Is Port Ban free to visit?
- Yes, Port Ban is free to enter.
- How do I get to Port Ban?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA49 7UR. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.