Kinuachdrachd
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  Kinuachdrachd Location within Argyll and Bute | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Kinuachdrachd or Kinuachdrach is a place about 22 miles from Craighouse on the island of Jura, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It comprises of a house west of the Aird of Kinuachdrachd.[1] On the 1982 OS 1:10000 map there were 4 buildings.[2]
History
The name "Kinuachdrach" means "Upper end".[3] It once served as a crossing point to Scarba and the mainland.[4] For most of the 19th century Kinuachdrach had a relatively sizable population.[5]
References
- ^ "Kinuachdrachd". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Jura, Kinuachdrachd (154199)". Canmore. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Placenames K-O" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Fodor's Travel Guides (2014). Fodor's Scotland. Fodor's Travel, 2014. ISBN 9780804141963. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ Walter Weyndling. Ferry Tales of Argyll and the Isles. A. Sutton, 1996. ISBN 9780750911856. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
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Category:Hamlets in Argyll and Bute Category:Villages on Jura, Scotland
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