Airds

Settlement in Argyllshire

Scotland

Airds

The Glen Bar and Restaurant In Bridgend, Kintyre.
The Glen Bar and Restaurant Credit: Andrew Abbott

Airds is a small village situated in the picturesque region of Argyllshire, located on the west coast of Scotland. This charming settlement is nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and the crystal-clear waters of Loch Etive nearby.

With a population of around 200 residents, Airds exudes a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is predominantly residential, with a scattering of traditional stone cottages and modern houses dotting its landscape. The local architecture reflects the region's rich history and cultural heritage.

Airds offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. The nearby Loch Etive, a sea loch, is particularly popular for fishing enthusiasts seeking salmon and trout. The tranquil waters also attract kayakers and sailors, who can indulge in the tranquility and stunning scenery.

Although small, Airds boasts a strong sense of community spirit, with regular village events and activities. The village hall serves as a hub for social gatherings, hosting concerts, art exhibitions, and community meetings. The local primary school is the heart of the community, providing education for the village's children.

While Airds may be a quiet village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Oban, which is approximately 15 miles away. This allows residents to access a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

In summary, Airds is a picturesque village in Argyllshire that offers a peaceful retreat amidst breathtaking natural surroundings. With its strong community spirit and easy access to nearby towns, it provides a harmonious blend of rural living and convenient amenities.

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Airds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.591088/-5.4682271 or Grid Reference NR8138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Glen Bar and Restaurant In Bridgend, Kintyre.
The Glen Bar and Restaurant
In Bridgend, Kintyre.
Former Bridgend school With separate entrances for boys and girls.
Former Bridgend school
With separate entrances for boys and girls.
Dippen Farm From the bridge at Bridgend.
Dippen Farm
From the bridge at Bridgend.
Dippen Bridge Category B listed. Listing reference LB18393.
Dippen Bridge
Category B listed. Listing reference LB18393.
The New Slipway at Port Crannaich Carradale Harbour
The New Slipway at Port Crannaich
Carradale Harbour
Shore view, Airds A view along the shore to the north of the harbour.
Shore view, Airds
A view along the shore to the north of the harbour.
Harbour clutter Some of the large amount of industrial material, apparently associated with fish-farming, that was lying on the rock-fill by the recently constructed slipway
Harbour clutter
Some of the large amount of industrial material, apparently associated with fish-farming, that was lying on the rock-fill by the recently constructed slipway
Deformed schist outcrops Rocks exposed on the upper shore and kept clean by marine erosion are of Dalradian schist. The almost-vertical dip of the foliation and the attractive greenish-grey colour tell of metamorphism, but there is also deformation. The beds have yielded to shear along the foliation and been subjected to injection of quartz veins which sometimes follow the foliation, but more often snake around areas where the strain was greatest.
Deformed schist outcrops
Rocks exposed on the upper shore and kept clean by marine erosion are of Dalradian schist. The almost-vertical dip of the foliation and the attractive greenish-grey colour tell of metamorphism, but there is also deformation. The beds have yielded to shear along the foliation and been subjected to injection of quartz veins which sometimes follow the foliation, but more often snake around areas where the strain was greatest.
Bus terminus A bus belonging to West Coast Motors is laying-over at the terminus by the harbour at 13:15h before returning to Campbeltown. The vehicle is an Alexander Dennis Enviro 200, registration number M200 WCM and running with fleet number 10721.
Bus terminus
A bus belonging to West Coast Motors is laying-over at the terminus by the harbour at 13:15h before returning to Campbeltown. The vehicle is an Alexander Dennis Enviro 200, registration number M200 WCM and running with fleet number 10721.
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Carradale - Road near the Pier
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The Glen Bar & Restaurant on the B842 at Bridgend
The Glen Bar & Restaurant on the B842 at Bridgend
Carradale junction on the B842
Carradale junction on the B842
Carradale pier, Port Crannaich
Carradale pier, Port Crannaich
Carradale Harbour, eastern side of Kintyre Peninsula Carradale Harbour, with Arran in the background.
Carradale Harbour, eastern side of Kintyre Peninsula
Carradale Harbour, with Arran in the background.
The entrance to the grounds of Carradale House
The entrance to the grounds of Carradale House
Carradale pier, Port Crannaich
Carradale pier, Port Crannaich
Toshs Park Carradale Former forestry workers houses. Noon on Xmas Day 2017
Toshs Park Carradale
Former forestry workers houses. Noon on Xmas Day 2017
Carradale Harbour Carradale Harbour is located about half way along the east side of the Kintyre Peninsula. A small fleet of fishing boats uses the harbour.
Arran can be seen across Kilbrannan Sound to the right.
Carradale Harbour
Carradale Harbour is located about half way along the east side of the Kintyre Peninsula. A small fleet of fishing boats uses the harbour. Arran can be seen across Kilbrannan Sound to the right.
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Airds is located at Grid Ref: NR8138 (Lat: 55.591088, Lng: -5.4682271)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Carradale
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Drumfearne Guesthouse
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Memorial: war_memorial
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: outside old Post Office in Carradale
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
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