| Minard[1] | |
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 Minard and Loch Fyne Minard cottages mid-way between Inveraray and Lochgilphead on the shore of Loch Fyne. | |
![Minard[1] is located in Argyll and Bute](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=http%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fFile%3aArgyll_and_Bute_UK_location_map.svg) ![Minard[1]](/image.pl?url=http%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2f%2fupload.wikimedia.org%2fwikipedia%2fcommons%2fthumb%2f0%2f0c%2fRed_pog.svg%2f6px-Red_pog.svg.png&f=jpg&w=240) Minard[1] Location withinArgyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NR979964 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Inveraray |
| Postcode district | PA32 |
| Dialling code | 01546 |
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| 56°06′59″N5°15′07″W / 56.116459°N 5.25199°W /56.116459; -5.25199 | |
Minard is a rural village on the western shore ofLoch Fyne, situated betweenInveraray andLochgilphead. Minard is13+1⁄2 miles (21.7 km) southwest ofInveraray, and is located at the northwestern corner ofAchagoyle Bay. Minard is a linear village with lochside bungalows which has seen extensive building. Along the A83 road to the south is a school, church, village hall and several older cottages which break up the linear aspect.[2]
Minard was originally part of the estate ofMinard Castle before it became an independent village.[3] The nearest large settlement is Inveraray to the north east, along theA83 road, passingFurnace andAuchindrain. To the south, the A83 follows the curves on the loch, withLochgilphead being the biggest town in the south.
Minard is located on the northwest corner of the rocky shallow circle ofAchagoyle Bay.
