Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Rosneath
Rosneath — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rosneath in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, located 4.5 km away. Entry to the town is free, and you can use the postcode G84 0RQ for sat-nav coordinates.
About
Rosneath is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,240 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0110°, -4.8025°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rosneath (Scottish Gaelic: Ros Neimhidh) is a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It sits on the western shore of the Gare Loch, 2 miles (3 kilometres) northwest of the tip of the Rosneath Peninsula. It is about 2.4 miles (4 kilometres) by road from the village of Kilcreggan, which is sited on the southern shore of the peninsula, on the Firth of Clyde. The Gare Loch narrows at Rosneath to under half a mile (around 600 metres) at a place known as the Rhu Narrows, after the village of Rhu on the eastern shore of the loch. Rosneath Bay to the south of the town curves eastward to Castle Point, near the site of the former Roseneath Castle, in the grounds of the former Rosneath House which are now occupied by Rosneath caravan park. The coast turns south past Culwatty Bay to Rosneath Point at the tip of the peninsula, which was directly north of the Greenock Princes Pier railway station, 2 miles (3 kilometres) distant on the southern shore of the Firth.
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Background
History
The Rosneath area has been settled from at least 600 onwards, when St. Modan, a travelling missionary, founded a church there. The name Rosneath may have its roots in this era, being derived from the Gaelic , meaning "promontory of consecrated ground". The name has historically been spelled as Roseneath (notably in both the First and New (or Second) Statistical Accounts of Scotland). A more visible example is Roseneath Street in Greenock, which looks over the River Clyde to Rosneath Point, and dates from around 1870. Later, the area was heavily fortified, with Rosneath's own castling joining those of nearby Faslane and Shandon (located at Faslane and Shandon), all of which are long since…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0110, -4.8025
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 0RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 1,240
- Nearest railway station
- Helensburgh Upper — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q213377 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rosneath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rosneath, Juno & Saturn 24410.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Modan's Old Church Burial Ground and Boundary Walls
Historic churches · 0.2 km
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
Historic churches · 0.2 km
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
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Rosneath,Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Rosneath naval base
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Clynder
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Camsail Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Rhu Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Clach MacKenny
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
HMS Cumberland
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.4 km
Tower, Stable, Ardenvhor, Gareloch Road, Rhu
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Clach MacKenny
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Rosneath is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 1,240. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,240
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Things to see in Rosneath
12 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Rosneath →
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath) — church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland
HMS Cumberland
HMS Cumberland in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Rosneath naval base
Rosneath naval base in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Rosneath Naval Base Memorial
Rosneath Naval Base Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath) — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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St Modan's Old Church Burial Ground and Boundary Walls
St Modan's Old Church Burial Ground and Boundary Walls — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Rosneath,Old Parish Church
Rosneath,Old Parish Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Rosneath Castle Park
Rosneath Castle Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Rosneath Bay
Rosneath Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Camsail Bay
Camsail Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Castle Bay
Castle Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Culwatty Bay
Culwatty Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Modan's Old Church Burial Ground and Boundary Walls
St Modan's Old Church Burial Ground and Boundary Walls — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath) — church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath)
St Modan’s Parish Church (Rosneath) — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Rosneath,Old Parish Church
Rosneath,Old Parish Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Rosneath naval base
Rosneath naval base in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Rosneath
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Rosneath Castle Park
Rosneath Castle Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gairletter Caravan Park
Gairletter Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Glenfinart Caravan Park
Glenfinart Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Cloch Holiday Park
Cloch Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
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The James Watt
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Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
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Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rosneath?
- Rosneath is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 0RQ).
- What is Rosneath?
- Rosneath — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Rosneath?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 0RQ.
- Is Rosneath free to visit?
- Yes, Rosneath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rosneath?
- The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Upper, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 0RQ.