Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Port Bannatyne
Also known as: Port MhicEamailinn
Port Bannatyne — 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
Port Bannatyne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,140 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8600°, -5.0800°.
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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.
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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
- 55.8600, -5.0800
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA20 0LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 1,140
Sources
- wikidata: Q248076 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Port Bannatyne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Port Bannatyne 11.06.2014.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
HMS Varbel
Piers · 0.2 km
Steamer Pier
Piers · 0.3 km
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial Garden
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Kames Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Port Bannatyne Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Standing Stone of Colmac Bridge
Windmills · 0.9 km
Port Bannatyne
Villages · 1.0 km
Kames Castle and Lodges, Bute
Literary houses · 1.0 km
Kames Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Ardbeg
Islands · 1.4 km
Wester Kames Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Port Bannatyne, located in the Scottish Highlands, has a population of 1,140. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,140
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Things to see in Port Bannatyne
105 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Port Bannatyne →
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Ardlamont House
Ardlamont House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Ettrick Bay
Ettrick Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Kames Castle
Kames Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Knockdow House
Knockdow House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Millhouse Cemetery
Millhouse Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Rothesay Bay
Rothesay Bay — bay on the isle of Bute, Scotland.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Wester Kames Castle
Wester Kames Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Michael’s Grave
Michael’s Grave — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dunan, dun site
Dunan, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Cnoc an Rath Enclosure
Cnoc an Rath Enclosure — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Castle Cree, dun site
Castle Cree, dun site — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Scarrel
Scarrel — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Saint Colmac's Church Ruins
Saint Colmac's Church Ruins — a church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Steamer Pier
Steamer Pier — a pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Colintraive Heritage Centre
Colintraive Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kames Gunpowder Memorial
Kames Gunpowder Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kilfinan Parish War Memorial
Kilfinan Parish War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Alexander Bannatyne Stewart Statue
Alexander Bannatyne Stewart Statue — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial Garden
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial Garden — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Parish Church, Tighnabruaich
Parish Church, Tighnabruaich — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Free Church, Chapel Hill, Rothesay, Bute
Free Church, Chapel Hill, Rothesay, Bute — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilbride Church
Kilbride Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Steamer Pier
Steamer Pier — a pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial Garden
12th Flotilla Midget Submarines Memorial Garden — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Port Bannatyne Church
Port Bannatyne Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Port Bannatyne
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Bute Backpackers Hotel
Bute Backpackers Hotel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 4Hotels · Central Scotland
Glenburn Hotel
Glenburn Hotel in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Millport Holiday Park
Millport Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Corrie Hotel
Corrie Hotel in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port Bannatyne?
- Port Bannatyne is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA20 0LL).
- What is Port Bannatyne?
- Port Bannatyne — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Port Bannatyne?
- Drivers can use postcode PA20 0LL.
- Is Port Bannatyne free to visit?
- Yes, Port Bannatyne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Port Bannatyne?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA20 0LL. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.