Villages · Central Scotland
Shandon
In or near Rhu.
Shandon — a village in scotland highlands.
Peter Bond — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead · 4.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Shandon is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its scenic landscapes typical of the region. The village features traditional architecture and offers a glimpse into rural Highland life. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, surrounded by natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0395, -4.8027
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638143 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parish Church, Shore Road, Shandon
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Faslane Platform railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.3 km
Faslane Peace Camp
Other places · 0.8 km
Gare Loch
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Shandon
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km
War Memorial, Gully Bridge, Shandon
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Shandon Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
HMS K13
Other places · 1.6 km
Shandon railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.6 km
Rahane
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.2 km
The Fruin
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
The Fruin
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Parish Church, Shore Road, Shandon
Parish Church, Shore Road, Shandon — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Faslane Platform railway station
Faslane Platform railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Other places · Central Scotland
Faslane Peace Camp
Faslane Peace Camp in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Gare Loch
Gare Loch — sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Gully Bridge, Shandon
War Memorial, Gully Bridge, Shandon — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shandon
Places to stay
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Rosneath Castle Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gairletter Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Glenfinart Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Culzean House
Culzean House — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Hunter's Quay Holiday Village
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
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📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shandon?
- Shandon is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8NP).
- What is Shandon?
- Shandon — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Shandon?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8NP.
- How do I get to Shandon?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8NP.