Minard, Argyll

Minard is a remote village on the western shore of Loch Fyne, situated between Inveraray and Lochgilphead. Minard is 13+1⁄2 miles (21.7 km) southwest of Inveraray, and is located at the northwestern corner of Achagoyle 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 break up the linear aspect.[5]

Minard[1]
Minard and Loch Fyne Minard cottages mid-way between Inveraray and Lochgilphead on the shore of Loch Fyne.
Minard is located in Argyll and Bute
Minard
Minard[4]
Location within Argyll and Bute
OS grid referenceNR979964
Civil parish
  • Kilmichael-Glassary parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townInveraray
Postcode districtPA32
Dialling code01546
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Settlements

Minard was originally part of the estate of Minard Castle before it became an independent village.[6] The nearest large settlement is Inveraray to the north east, along the A83 road, passing Furnace and Auchindrain. To the south, the A83 follows the curves on the loch, with Lochgilphead being the biggest town in the south.

Geography

Minard is located on the northwest corner of the rocky shallow circle of Achagoyle Bay.

  • Kilmichael near Minard, Argyll. View of Kilmichael and Loch Fyne,Argyllshire.
    Kilmichael near Minard, Argyll. View of Kilmichael and Loch Fyne,Argyllshire.
  • Lochfyneside parish Church, Minard, Argyll.
    Lochfyneside parish Church, Minard, Argyll.
  • Lochfyneside Free Church, Minard, Argyll.
    Lochfyneside Free Church, Minard, Argyll.
  • Minard Castle A view from the south and the shores of Loch Fyne.
    Minard Castle A view from the south and the shores of Loch Fyne.
  • File:Minard Point - geograph.org.uk - 461006.jpg
    File:Minard Point - geograph.org.uk - 461006.jpg
  • Minard Bay A view from the Brainport Heritage Trail.
    Minard Bay A view from the Brainport Heritage Trail.
  • Auchgoyle Burn Outlet at Minard Auchgoyle Burn Outlet and Bridge at Minard
    Auchgoyle Burn Outlet at Minard Auchgoyle Burn Outlet and Bridge at Minard

References
  1. "Minard, Argyll and Bute". Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  2. "Minard, Argyll and Bute". Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  3. "Minard, Argyll and Bute". Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  4. "Minard, Argyll and Bute". Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  5. Frank Arneil Walker (2000). Argyll and Bute. Penguin. pp. 397–. ISBN 978-0-14-071079-3.
  6. Groome, Francis H. (1884). Jack, Thomas C. (ed.). A survey of Scottish topography, statistical, biographical, and historical. Volume 6. National Library of Scotland: Grange Publishing Work. p. 34.
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