Tayvallich
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| Village | |
 Tayvallich | |
  Tayvallich  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.
- ^ Iain Mac an Tàilleir (2003). "Placenames" (PDF). Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "Tayvallich Details". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 21 July 2024.