Tayvallich
Village in Scotland
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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]
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 |
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
