Villages · Central Scotland
Sandbank
In or near Kilmun.
Sandbank — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock · 8.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Place summary
Sandbank is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 1,380 residents. It is situated near the shores of the Holy Loch, providing scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere. The village is part of the larger Argyll and Bute council area, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a quiet, rural setting typical of Highland communities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9820, -4.9497
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA23 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 1,380
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock — 8.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638599 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Sandbank Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Ardnadam Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Finbracken Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Finbracken Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Lazaretto Cockle Shell Heroes
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Sandbank War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Bird Hide
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
Ardnadam chapel ruins
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Dalinlongart Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Kilmun
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
Memorial To James Duncan
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Hafton Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Sandbank Parish Church
Sandbank Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ardnadam Bay
Ardnadam Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Finbracken Hill
Finbracken Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 198 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Finbracken Hill
Finbracken Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Lazaretto Cockle Shell Heroes
Lazaretto Cockle Shell Heroes — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sandbank War Memorial
Sandbank War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sandbank
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Cot House Caravan Park
Cot House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
The Secret Glen
The Secret Glen — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gairletter Caravan Park
Gairletter Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Stratheck Holiday Park
Stratheck 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
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandbank?
- Sandbank is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 8PH).
- What is Sandbank?
- Sandbank — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Sandbank?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA23 8PH.
- How do I get to Sandbank?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 8PH. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.