Other places · Central Scotland
Torinturk
Also known as: Tòrr an Tuirc
In or near Skipness.
Torinturk in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Torinturk is a place of interest in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Torinturk (Scottish Gaelic: Tòrr an Tuirc) is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Torinturk is 5 miles (8 km) from Tarbert. Torinturk comes from the Gaelic for the hill of the boar. This is where the last wild boar in Scotland was killed.
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Background
History
The present village was started in the 1930s with the building of 4 semi-detached bungalows now numbered 9, 10, 11 and 12. This was part of a nationwide scheme to help overcome high unemployment during the depression. Each house had land at the back to keep hens on and had land down near the sea pool for growing vegetables. The men who lived in the four houses planted the trees that are now part of Achnaglachgach Forest.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8245, -5.4898
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA29 6YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
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Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Barr Mòr
Barr Mòr — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 102 m.
📷 5📷 4Hill forts · Central Scotland
Dùn a' Choin Duibh
Dùn a' Choin Duibh in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Ceann na Creige
Eilean Ceann na Creige — a small island near Kennacraig in West Loch Tarbert in Scotland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cnoc an Sgolaidh
Cnoc an Sgolaidh — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 198 m.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Kennacraig
Kennacraig in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Torinturk
Places to stay
📷 3Campsites · Central Scotland
Tarbert Holiday Park
Tarbert Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Port Bàn Holiday Park
Port Bàn Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Castle Sween Holiday Park
Castle Sween Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 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.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Point Sands Holiday Park
Point Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torinturk?
- Torinturk is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode PA29 6YE).
- What is Torinturk?
- Torinturk in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torinturk?
- Drivers can use postcode PA29 6YE.
- How do I get to Torinturk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA29 6YE. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.