Tayvallich Travel Guide

  The Light of the Loch
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Tayvallich parish kirk

Tayvallich parish kirk, Tayvallich

 sebasti Says:  this is an ancient parish with roots in the once thriving keltic church systems of culdees and is a growing and enterprising community of followers.Before His Ascension, Jesus commanded His disciples to go to every nation and to preach the good news to all people (Matthew... 

The little village of Tayvallich

The little village of Tayvallich, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  The Village is remote, small, friendly and totally charming. Tayvallich's old Gaelic name is 'Tigh a'Bhealaich which translates as 'House of the pass' referring to days long gone by when drovers came by here with their cattle to take them to the tryst or market. There are no... 

North Knapdale Parish Church

North Knapdale Parish Church, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  North Knapdale Parish Church is an unassuming Church which belongs to the Church of Scotland so no surprises here. I was pleased. given the last sentence to see this Parish did recognise the Easter Period - for me the most important celebration in the Christian Church. The... 

Loch a'Bhealaich

Loch a'Bhealaich, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  This most beautiful of Lochs sometimes goes by the name of a'Bhealaich which simply means the pass, but its surreal and serene charm and picture perfectness can never be surpassed. The Loch extends into Loch Sween - its Gaelic name of Suibhne is much softer, a bit like the... 

Restaurants  

The Village Shop: Fresh Coffee & Loch Views

The Village Shop: Fresh Coffee & Loch Views, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  The Coffee Shop is at the rear of the village store. They have seating inside in a 'wrap around deck' or outside on the patio. We chose to sit outside because here the dog could join us and we all could have a relaxing rest. Seating outside is comfortable with large picnic... 

Nightlife  

Throughout the parishes of central argyll: join in and see.

Throughout the parishes of central argyll: join in and see., Tayvallich

 lillibets Says:  The local church has a really active session organising a variety of varied events and social assemblies. 

Transportation  

Travelling to Keills Jetty

Travelling to Keills Jetty, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  Travelling to Tayvallich seemed like a very slow long and winding single track road but proved a piece of cake when compared to the road we took to Keills Jetty. The road starts at the end of Tayvallich village where you have a choice of two roads both merge into one at this... 

Local Customs  

tree planting ,giving our vegetation a chance to r

tree planting ,giving our vegetation a chance to r, Tayvallich

 sebasti Says:  The entire purple heather area of Scotland needs to loose the grouse beats and sheep and return to it's native forested state. lots of churches,schools and communities are active across the country. 

A curse on your Coo!

A curse on your Coo!, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  There are many superstitions around these parts - One story tells of cattle which were protected from the "evil eye" by putting a piece of metal, usually a blunt needle, on a string which was tied to the horn of the leading cow who was known as the Queen. It was felt that a... 

Tourist Traps  

onesize fits all midgie protector

onesize fits all midgie protector, Tayvallich

 sebasti Says:  The entire west coast needs to be forsted starting with rowan then birch and oak ,but first and foremost rowan as it.s abundant berries will feed the bird population thru the winter to cope with the august midgie invasion who need centuries of thriving without local birds in... 

Off The Beaten Path  

knapdale heart of the celtic church

knapdale heart of the celtic church, Tayvallich

 sebasti Says:  There are over 350 pictish/keltic stones and ruins in ine parish alone showing how lush and populated this area once was. In those days it had a) native woods esp. rowan which fed the bird population keeping the midgies to their native bogs not the heather heath caused by... 

A torturous road to a wow factor

A torturous road to a wow factor, Tayvallich

 scottishvisitor Says:  Surprisingly Keills is in VT's Data Base - such a remote place and difficult to get to. We had heard and read that Keills Jetty was the best place to see the Isle of Jura. The views over the waters - known as the Sound of Jura were fantastic, the cool blues of the waters... 

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Cool Calm & Collected

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 We were headed for Keills Jetty and the phenomenal sights of the sound of Jura. We had to pass through Tayvallich to reach this point. I'm so glad we did stop = this little gem is indeed heart... 

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tayvallich a delightful coastal gem

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 The amenities are listed on it's own website 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Tayvallich. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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