Tayvallich
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; 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". 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.
The village has a primary school, the nearest high school is in Lochgilphead.