Tichnabruaich, which is surrounded by a dramatic mountain
landscape, lies on the east shore of the Kyles of Bute, a narrow stretch of
water surrounding the Island
of Bute, and as such
enjoys wonderful views across to the island.
The best place to head for in order to take in the views is a viewpoint to
the north of the village on the A8003 which looks out over Loch Riddon
as well as both the eastern and western Kyles of Bute. This stretch of coast is marketed as
"Argyll's Secret Coast", and Tighnabruaich has in the past been
the recipient of the award for the prettiest village in this part of Scotland. The village owes its origins to the
beginnings of steamer traffic in these parts, which led to its development as a
resort, and it is still visited today by the world's last surviving ocean-going
paddle steamer, the Waverley, which makes trips
down the Clyde from Glasgow
to some of the favourite holiday destinations on this part of the coast. Tighnabruaich is ideal for yachting, and has a sailing and windsurfing school. For golfers, there is
the Kyles Of Bute Golf Club at nearby Kames.
Another popular sport in this part of Scotland is shinty, which is a form
of hockey played with a stick called a caman.
Map of the area.
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| Tighnabruaich, view over Kyles of Bute. Photo by Chris Downer, via Wkimedia Commons |
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