Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Skipness
Skipness — 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
Skipness is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: PA29. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7669°, -5.3450°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Skipness (Scottish Gaelic: Sgibinis, pronounced [ˈs̪kʲipɪnɪʃ]) is a village and Quoad sacra parish on the east coast of Kintyre in Scotland, located just over 7 miles (11 km) south of Tarbert and facing the Isle of Arran. There is Skipness Castle (a ruined castle) and Kilbrannan Chapel, also known as St Brendan's Chapel. Both the castle and the chapel date from the 13th century, and are maintained by Historic Environment Scotland and are designated scheduled monuments.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7669, -5.3450
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA29
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q496395 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skipness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Skipness Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Saint Brendan's Church Of Scotland, Skipness
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Skipness Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Skipness Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
Dunan Breac, dun site
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
St Brendan's Chapel
Chapels · 0.8 km
Cnoc an t-Suidhe
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Cnoc na h-Eireige
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Cnoc na Mèine
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
An Coire
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Cruach na Caol-bheinn
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Skipness Parish Church, Claonaig
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Claonaig
Villages · 3.4 km
Skipness is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Skipness
85 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Skipness →
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Kilbrannan Sound Viewpoint
Kilbrannan Sound Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Eascairt, dun site
Eascairt, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Fuar Larach
Fuar Larach — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cnoc Breacam
Cnoc Breacam — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cnoc an t-Seallaidh Bhig
Cnoc an t-Seallaidh Bhig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cruach Bhreac
Cruach Bhreac — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 225 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cnoc an t-Seallaidh Bhig
Cnoc an t-Seallaidh Bhig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 247 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cruach Achaidh Ghlais
Cruach Achaidh Ghlais — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 244 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Fuar Larach
Fuar Larach — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 270 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cnoc Creagach
Cnoc Creagach — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 215 m.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Dunmore House
Dunmore House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
East Loch Tarbert
East Loch Tarbert — sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Ceann na Creige
Eilean Ceann na Creige — a small island near Kennacraig in West Loch Tarbert in Scotland.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Fraser Campbell Of Dunmore, Dunmore Mausoleum
Fraser Campbell Of Dunmore, Dunmore Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Chapels · Central Scotland
St Brendan's Chapel
St Brendan's Chapel — chapel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Tarbert Castle
Tarbert Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Skipness Castle
Skipness Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Leamnamuic, dun site
Leamnamuic, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dunan Breac, dun site
Dunan Breac, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Colachla, dun site
Colachla, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Central Scotland
Glenreasdell Mains Chambered Cairn
Glenreasdell Mains Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Saint Brendan's Church Of Scotland, Skipness
Saint Brendan's Church Of Scotland, Skipness — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Skipness Castle
Skipness Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Skipness Castle
Skipness Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dunan Breac, dun site
Dunan Breac, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · Central Scotland
St Brendan's Chapel
St Brendan's Chapel — chapel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cnoc an t-Suidhe
Cnoc an t-Suidhe — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 215 m.
Where to eat & stay near Skipness
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Lochranza Caravan and Campsite
Lochranza Caravan and Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 3Campsites · Central Scotland
Tarbert Holiday Park
Tarbert Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 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.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Port Bàn Holiday Park
Port Bàn Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Corrie Hotel
Corrie Hotel in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipness?
- Skipness is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA29).
- What is Skipness?
- Skipness — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Skipness?
- Drivers can use postcode PA29.
- Is Skipness free to visit?
- Yes, Skipness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA29. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.