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Saddell Bay

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Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Saddell Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Saddell Bay, mountains & hills in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Saddell Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5287°, -5.4997°.

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Official information

Saddell Castle is a historic property located in Kintyre, Argyll and Bute. Visitors can explore its unique architecture and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty, including views of the bay and nearby landscapes.

From the Wikipedia article

Saddell Bay is an embayment along the eastern side of the Kintyre Peninsula of Scotland. Saddell Bay is an element of Kilbrannan Sound that separates the Kintyre Peninsula from the Isle of Arran. Other bays along the east side of the Kintyre Peninsula include Kildonald Bay and Dippen Bay.

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Background

Architecture

Saddell Castle is situated close to the beach on the west side of Saddell Water. Saddell House, dating from about 1774 is to the East of Saddell Water behind the storm beach ridge described above. Three smaller buildings are close to the shore to the SW of the castle, Shore Cottage, Ferryman's Cottage, and Cul na Shee. Saddell Lodge is by the gate where the drive leads from the B842 road down to the shore. All of these buildings are owned by the Landmark Trust, which runs them as self-catering accommodation. In 2015, to commemorate the Trust's 50th anniversary, Antony Gormley was commissioned to provide five sculptures, four at cardinal points in Great Britain, and one central one. The…

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Coordinates
55.5287, -5.4997
Postcode
PA28 6RA
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saddell Bay?
Saddell Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6RA).
What is Saddell Bay?
Saddell Bay — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Saddell Bay?
Drivers can use postcode PA28 6RA.
Is Saddell Bay free to visit?
Yes, Saddell Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Saddell Bay?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6RA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.