Lochgilphead

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Lochgilphead by Anne Burgess as part of the Geograph project.

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Lochgilphead

Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: Unknown

Lochgilphead is a planned town, founded in 1790, which gained in importance after the completion of the nearby Crinan Canal in 1801. The buildings in the main streets are mostly from the late 18th and early 19th century, giving it a pleasing unity of appearance.

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Image Location

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Latitude
56.038566
Longitude
-5.432756