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3About Balvicar
Balvicar lies on Seil island, reached via the famous Clachan Bridge or "Bridge over the Atlantic." Take the A816 south from Oban, then the B844 west at Kilninver for a 25-minute scenic drive through classic Highland terrain. The village serves as your gateway to the Slate Islands, with ferry connections and easy access to neighbouring Ellenabeich and Easdale. You'll cross the Atlantic Ocean on a single-span bridge built in 1792.
Where is Balvicar on the map?
Balvicar is in Scotland, at 56.291, -5.615 - about 32 km north-west of Craobh Haven.
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What is the closest airport to Balvicar?
The closest airport to Balvicar is Oban Airport, 33 km (about 32 min by car).