Taynuilt is a village in the Argyll region of Scotland situated by the south shore of Loch Etive to the west of Ben Cruachan, 12 miles north of Oban. Taynuilt is famous as the location of the last Scottish Parliament held in Gaelic in the Ardchattan Priory in1308: the ruins of the Valliscaulian priory lie on Loch Etive 6 miles north-east of Oban The ancient village has gravestones dating back to the 13th century and the ruins of Killespickerill, the seat of the Bishop of Argyll, date from 1228. The railway arrived in 1880 and the station stands at the north end of the main street. The village is still a popular tourist destination; it has a hotel and is well equipped with local shops and amenities, a tea-room and an interesting antique shop which sell dolls-houses. Taynuit has a country park and two beautiful beaches; a pebble beach at Airds Bay and Bonawe. Glen Nant is a National Nature Reserve abundant with wildlife. There is fishing facilities and boat cruises are available on Loch Etive. The Bonawe Iron Furnace is a historic ironworks and the Inverawe Fisheries has a smokehouse exhibition. Taynuilt has scenic walks and lies on the route of the Coast to Coast Walk going from Oban to St. Andrews.
Attraction
Angus Garden
Ardanaiseig Gardens
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Camping
Crunachy Caravan & Camping Park
Doctor
Performing Arts
Shops
Places to Stay near Taynuilt
Taynuilt Hotel (0.11 miles)
Once a historic Coaching Inn, Taynuilt Hotel is now a comfortable Highland Hotel. Situated at the heart of the picturesque village of Taynuilt, within easy reach of the fishing town of Oban, the Outdoor ... More | visit website
Lichen Burn (0.55 miles)
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Lichen Burn is a newly-built house, situated in beautiful Glen Nant on the edge of Taynuilt, 12 miles from Oban, the gateway to the Scottish ... More
Blarcreen House (2.81 miles)
Achaleven Byre (5.41 miles)
ACHALEVEN BYRE IS A SELF CONTAINED UNIT COMPRISING LOUNGE / DINER / KITCHEN, SHOWER ROOM, BEDROOM. SLEEPS 1-4. ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE ON A SELF CATERING / BED AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ... More
Grove House (5.77 miles)
Grove House has been awarded the top end of 4 STARS from Visit Scotland, and is tastefully decorated throughout.We serve our GOURMET BREAKFASTS from 8am-9am daily.Our freshly ... More | visit website
Collaig House B&B (5.98 miles)
Luxury B&B accommadation set in one Argylls best locations, all rooms have loch veiws of Loch Awe, enjoy peace and tranquility, on the decking or garden terrace whilst enjoying the ... More
Strumhor (6.15 miles)
Strumhor is a lochside bed and breakfast with views over the hills, islands and Falls of Lora. The decor is contemporary and the rooms have all been refurbished recently.
On arrival tea or coffee with home ... More | visit website
Lochnell Arms Hotel (6.31 miles)
The settings for our 120 cover Resturant an Lounge are spectacular with both looking out over the famouse and sometime turbulent Falls of Lora. The Lochnell has an ambience of ... More
Taychreggan Hotel (6.63 miles)
Taychreggan ...a romantic country house hotel embodying the true secret of Highland hospitality.
Magnificently positioned on its own bay on pretty Loch Awe, Taychreggan is small, tastefully appointed 300 year old inn where guests can enjoy ... More
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Portsonachan Hotel (6.99 miles)
Steeped in history, this idyllic location is an excellent resort from which to explore the surrounding countryside and its many attractions. The Clan Campbell stronghold of Kilchurn Castle stands at the ... More
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