Tayvallich
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Tayvallich (pronounced TAY-vee-AL-ich;[citation needed] Scottish Gaelic: Taigh a' Bhealaich [t̪ʰɤj ə ˈvjal̪ˠɪç]) is a small village in the Knapdale area of Argyll and Bute, west of Scotland. The village name has its origins in Gaelic, and means the "house of the pass".[1] The village is built around a sheltered harbour on Loch Sween. The village has a caravan park, pub and village store. The local economy is based on tourism, fishing and has become a popular sailing centre. In 1961 it had a population of 72.[2]
The village has a primary school, the nearest high school is in Lochgilphead.
Transport
There is a local bus service to nearby Lochgilphead.
During the summer months a fast passenger ferry (catamaran) operates from Tayvallich to Craighouse, on the island of Jura across the Sound of Jura, four days a week.[3]
Carsaig
Tayvallich is split into two areas; Carsaig and Tayvallich. Loch Sween cuts northeast into the Knapdale Peninsula and the western shore of the loch forms a smaller peninsula. Towards the north end of this peninsula an isthmus is formed about a kilometre wide and the east side has an almost landlocked bay which is where Tayvallich is located and the west side of the isthmus is Carsaig Bay. A road now links Tayvallich and Carsaig.
Gallery
- Boats at Tayvallich
- Tayvallich Church
References
Further reading
- Pease, John M. (2010) Taynish: a history of the Ross estate. Argyll Publishing.
External links
- Tayvallich - Website
- Map sources for Tayvallich
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