Port Leathan

Bay in Argyllshire

Scotland

Port Leathan

Land For Sale There has never actually been a distillery here, but there is planning permission to build one on the site of Polphail, a ghost village built in the 1970s but never occupied. — Land For Sale Credit: Anne Burgess

Port Leathan is a picturesque bay located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the country, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The bay is nestled between rolling green hills and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Port Leathan is a small fishing village with a population of around 500 residents. The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages and colorful houses, adding to its idyllic charm. The community is close-knit and known for its friendly and welcoming locals.

The bay itself is a haven for nature lovers, with its clear blue waters and sandy beaches. It serves as a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and various water activities such as kayaking and sailing. The bay is also home to a diverse range of marine life, making it a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Visitors to Port Leathan can enjoy leisurely walks along the bay, taking in the fresh sea air and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The village also offers a range of amenities including quaint cafes, local shops, and traditional seafood restaurants, where visitors can sample the region's renowned fresh catches.

For those looking to explore beyond the bay, the surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking trails leading to nearby hills and viewpoints provide breathtaking vistas of the bay and its surroundings.

Overall, Port Leathan offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking natural beauty and a taste of traditional Scottish coastal life.

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Port Leathan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.85554/-5.3108638 or Grid Reference NR9267. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Land For Sale

There has never actually been a distillery here, but there is planning permission to build one on the site of Polphail, a ghost village built in the 1970s but never occupied.

Anne Burgess

Houses with a Vew

Modern houses overlooking Loch Fyne south of Portavadie.

Anne Burgess

Stillaig Farm

This is the view down to the shore if you stop and look over the tall bracken on the roadside west of Portavadie.

Anne Burgess

Alignment Standing Stones of Stillaig

The main stone is c.3 metres tall and is visible from its alignment stone which is approximately 700 metres to the south-east. Although described on the map as 'Standing Stones' the second stone is a stump. There is a marked but indistinct path from Pollphail Village and the football field at Port Leathan. See NR9367 : Standing Stone near Low Stillaig. Heath Spotted Orchids add colour to the moorland grass.

Greg Fitchett

Ruins of Pollphail village

Elliott Simpson

Stillaig Farm

Elliott Simpson

Portavadie, unusual road sign

An unusual road sign at the end of the access road from the Portavadie ferry terminal in that it shows an unclassified road number UC 26 although having given the road a number does that not mean the road is classified? There are few examples of road signs showing "C" class numbers let alone signs like this giving a UC (unclassified) number.

Douglas Blades

Flats at Portavadie Marina

Part of the huge development of accommodation and services at Portavadie.

Oliver Dixon

Track to Asgog Bay

Alan Reid

Eilean Aoidhe

Although island by name, it is joined to the mainland by an isthmus.

Alan Reid

Across Port Leathan to Rubha Stillaig

At the Southwest tip of the Cowal peninsula

Alan Reid

Stillaig Farm

Alan Reid

Give way at Pollphail

SMJ

Pollphail

The derelict village of Pollphail

Stephen clark

Boysterous 5545 off Sgat MÃ²r light

Cruising past the lighthouse on the small island. At night, the light emits a white flash every three seconds.

Ian Paterson

Portavadie village

This village was built during the North Sea oil boom to provide accommodation for the workers at the construction site nearby in NR9269. The bulk of the village is in NR9369 but the right edge is in NR9368. Picture is taken from Portavadie-Tarbert ferry which is probably in NR9269 or NR9169 when the picture was taken - I arrived just in time to catch the ferry so had no time to explore on shore! The village has never been used since it was built in the 1970s.

J M Briscoe