Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Taynuilt
Taynuilt — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Taynuilt is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 800 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4331°, -5.2325°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Taynuilt (Scots: [ˈtəinəlt]; Scottish Gaelic: Taigh an Uillt [ˈt̪ʰɤj ən̪ˠ ˈɯiʎtʲ], meaning 'the House by the Stream') is a large village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland located at the western entrance to the narrow Pass of Brander.
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Background
History
The narrows form a natural crossing to Bonawe on the north shore, and for centuries the village was a staging post and resting place for travellers. A small hill immediately to the east of the main street of the village was the site of Killespickerill, which was built in 1228 as the seat of the Bishop of Argyll. Some of its ruins were incorporated into Muckairn Parish Church, built in 1829. On the north shore of Loch Etive more extensive ruins remain of Ardchattan Priory, which was founded in 1230. In 1308 it was the venue for the last Scottish Parliament held in Gaelic. A regular ferry service ran to Bonawe from 1690. In 1753 the Bonawe Iron Furnace was constructed by the Newland Company,…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4331, -5.2325
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 800
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.taynuilt.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q499886 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Taynuilt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Taynuilt from near Balindore.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Airds Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Windmills · 0.5 km
Nelson's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Taynuilt railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
standing stone 800m E of Taynuilt
Windmills · 0.5 km
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Taynuilt, Old Parish Church of Muckairn, tombstones and burial ground.
Historic churches · 0.5 km
William Macbean Memorial Bench
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Taynuilt
Villages · 0.6 km
Dun Mor, Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Cnoc Ichrachan
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Taynuilt is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 800. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 800
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Things to see in Taynuilt
93 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Taynuilt →
📷 3Gardens · Central Scotland
Ardchattan Priory
Ardchattan Priory — monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Creach Bheinn
Creach Bheinn — Named summit at 810 m.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Inverawe House
Inverawe House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Nelson's Monument
Nelson's Monument — Monument, dating to 1805.
📷 4📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Bonawe Iron Furnace in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Ardchattan and Muckairn
Ardchattan and Muckairn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Ach-na-Cloich railway station
Ach-na-Cloich railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Eas nan Clag
Eas nan Clag in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
River Awe
River Awe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Bridge of Awe
Old Bridge of Awe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 5Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
Glen Nant
Glen Nant in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Taynuilt railway station
Taynuilt railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Tom an Iasgaire Fort
Tom an Iasgaire Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Creagach, dun site
Dun Creagach, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Mhuirageul, dun site
Dun Mhuirageul, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Mor, Motte
Dun Mor, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Caisteal Suidhe Cheannaidh, Dun
Caisteal Suidhe Cheannaidh, Dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Leigh, dun site
Dun Leigh, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Barguillean, dun site
Barguillean, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Windmills · Central Scotland
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Nelson's Monument
Nelson's Monument — Monument, dating to 1805.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Taynuilt railway station
Taynuilt railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Central Scotland
standing stone 800m E of Taynuilt
standing stone 800m E of Taynuilt — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt
Kilespikeral Old Parish Church, Taynuilt — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Taynuilt
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Holiday Park
Loch Awe Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Oban Camping & Caravanning Club Site
Oban Camping & Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
North Ledaig Caravan Site
North Ledaig Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taynuilt?
- Taynuilt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1JJ).
- What is Taynuilt?
- Taynuilt — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Taynuilt?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA35 1JJ.
- Is Taynuilt free to visit?
- Yes, Taynuilt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Taynuilt?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1JJ.