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About Appin

Appin sits along Argyll's coast where Loch Linnhe meets the hills, serving as gateway to the scenic peninsula. The A828 coastal road connects it north to Fort William and south to Oban, making it a natural Highland touring stop. Local routes link nearby Portnacroish and Port Appin within minutes. The village features in Stevenson's "Kidnapped," inspired by the real 1752 Appin Murder commemorated by a roadside monument.

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Appin is in Scotland, at 56.561, -5.357 - about 9 km north-west of Barcaldine.

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The closest airport to Appin is Oban Airport, 18 km (about 17 min by car).

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