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Lochgilphead, Argyllshire

Lochgilphead is a town at the end of Loch Gilp, itself a branch of Loch Fyne, in Argyllshire. Kilmory Castle at Lochgilphead is surrounded by a woodland park, within which are the remains of an Iron Age fort. The town is within the council area of Argyll and Bute.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Ceann Loch Gilb
Historic County: Argyllshire
Lat, Long: 56.037669,-5.4330292
Grid Reference: NR 8623 8807
Civil Parish: Glassary CP
Council Area: Argyll and Bute CA
Police Area: Scotland (Argyll and West Dunbartonshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 27797
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lochgilphead,_Argyllshire_27797

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