Tayvallich
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  Tayvallich | |
| Population | 300 |
| • Edinburgh | 95.5 mi (154 km) |
| • London | 385 mi (620 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Postcode district | PA |
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| Website | https://www.tayvallich.com |
| 56°1′38″N5°37′10″W / 56.02722°N 5.61944°W /56.02722; -5.61944 grid referenceNR 74570 87502 | |
Tayvallich (pronouncedTAY-vee-AL-ich;[citation needed]Scottish Gaelic:Taigh a' Bhealaich[t̪ʰɤjəˈvjal̪ˠɪç]) is a small village in theKnapdale area ofArgyll 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 onLoch 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 inLochgilphead.
There is a local bus service to nearby Lochgilphead.
During the summer months a fast passenger ferry (catamaran) operates from Tayvallich toCraighouse, on the island ofJura across theSound of Jura, four days a week.[3]
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 anisthmus 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.
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