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About Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead serves as Argyll and Bute's administrative hub, positioned where Loch Gilp meets the Crinan Canal. The A83 provides the main connection via Inveraray, whilst the A816 offers a scenic alternative from Oban through Kilmartin Glen. The town's sheltered loch-side setting and canal locks create a distinctive focal point for the surrounding area.

Where is Lochgilphead on the map?

Lochgilphead is in Scotland, at 56.038, -5.432 - about 34 km south-west of Kames, Argyll and Bute 3.

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What is the closest airport to Lochgilphead?

The closest airport to Lochgilphead is Oban Airport, 69 km (about 1 h 2 min by car).

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