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About Straad

Straad sits on the Isle of Bute, reached by CalMac ferry from Wemyss Bay (35 minutes), then a short drive on the A844. Popular with Glasgow day-trippers via the A78 and M8, it's 6km from Rothesay with about 6 EV charging points available. The village overlooks the dramatic Kyles of Bute, where fierce tidal currents create some of Scotland's most impressive marine spectacles.

Where is Straad on the map?

Straad is in Scotland, at 55.812, -5.124 - about 38 km south of Dunans, Argyll and Bute.

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The closest airport to Straad is Oban Airport, 138 km (about 2 h 8 min by car).

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