Overview for CAIRNDOW, PA26 8BJ
Introduction
Cairndow; is a coastal hamlet, on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. The town lies between the A83 road and the head of Loch Fyne.
Cairndow's school closed in 1988 after the roll fell to just 3 pupils. Now children in the area are sent to the primary school in Strachur and the secondary school in Dunoon. Medical facilities for the hamlet are provided by the GP in Strachur. Kilmorich Church at Cairndow was built in 1818 and is a category A listed building.
After originating as an oyster farm in the loch, Loch Fyne Oysters opened its Loch Fyne Oyster Bar in 1988 at Clachan, across the head of the loch from Cairndow. The company has expanded into a restaurant chain, and the Oyster Bar continues to be a tourist attraction at Clachan, Cairndow.
Summary for CAIRNDOW, PA26 8BJ
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Member of UK Parliament
This postcode is in the Argyll and Bute parliamentary constituency.
Argyll and Bute is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.
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Historical Weather Summary
| Clear | 3.30% |
| Cloudy | 66.29% |
| Rain | 15.81% |
| Windy | 10.97% |
| Other | 3.63% |
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[A] Urban Major conurbation: A built up area with a population of 10,000 (3,000 in Scotland) or more and is assigned to the major conurbation settlement category.
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[C] Urban City and town: A built up area with a population of 10,000 (3,000 in Scotland) or more and is assigned to the city and town settlement category.
[D] Rural Town and fringe
[E] Rural Village
[F] Rural Hamlet and isolated dwelling
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