Tayvallich
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Village | |
Tayvallich | |
Location within Argyll and Bute | |
Population | 300 |
• Edinburgh | 95.5 mi (154 km) |
• London | 385 mi (620 km) |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LOCHGILPHEAD |
Postcode district | PA |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Website | https://www.tayvallich.com |
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.