Overview for Dhailling Road, DUNOON, PA23 8BX

Introduction

Dunoon is the main town on the Cowal peninsula in the south of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located on the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde, to the south of the Holy Loch and to the north of Innellan. As well as forming part of the council area of Argyll and Bute, Dunoon also has its own community council. Dunoon was a burgh until 1976.

The early history of Dunoon often revolves around two feuding clans: the Lamonts and the Campbells. Dunoon was a popular destination when travel by steamships was common around the Firth of Clyde; Glaswegians described this as going doon the watter. This diminished, and many holidaymakers started to go elsewhere as roads and railways improved and the popularity of overseas travel increased.

In 1961, during the height of the Cold War, Dunoon became a garrison town to the United States Navy. In 1992, shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, they closed their Holy Loch base in Sandbank, and neighbouring Dunoon suffered an economic downturn. Since the base's closure, the town and surrounding area are again turning to tourism, marketing to outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, as well as promoting festivals and competitions. The largest annual event held in the town is the Cowal Highland Gathering, which has been held since 1894. The Royal National Mòd has also been held in the town.

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Summary for Dhailling Road, DUNOON, PA23 8BX

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Dunoon
within
Argyll and Bute
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near PA23 8BX

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
9
Completed
0
Cancelled
3

Road Safety near PA23 8BX

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Dhailling Road, PA23 8BX that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near PA23 8BX

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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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Most Recent House Sales for Dhailling Road, PA23 8BX

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for PA23 8BX

Latitude
55.95521
Longitude
-4.920719

Sunrise and Sunset at PA23 8BX

Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:54

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

PA23 8BX is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.40%
Cloudy51.17%
Rain15.96%
Windy27.35%
Other0.12%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at PA23 8BX

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for PA23 8BX

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
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24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
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Schools Data updated for February 2024

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