Lochan Sholum

Lochan Sholum is in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Lochan Sholum is situated nearby to the locality Sgorr Bhogachain, as well as near the hamlet Ardbeg.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Beinn Sholum and Loch Uigeadail.

Beinn Sholum

Peak

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Beinn Sholum is a peak.

Dunyvaig Castle is located on the south side of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland, on the shore of Lagavulin Bay, 4 kilometres from Port Ellen. The castle was once a naval base of the Lord of the Isles, chiefs of Clan Donald. Dunyvaig Castle is situated 2½ miles south of Lochan Sholum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ardbeg and Lagavulin.

Ardbeg

Hamlet

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Ardbeg is a small settlement on southern coast of the island of Islay, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, off the west coast of Scotland. It is around 3 miles east of Port Ellen and 1 mile northeast of Lagavulin at the eastern terminus of the A846 road. Ardbeg is situated 2 miles southeast of Lochan Sholum.

Lagavulin

Village

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Lagavulin is a small village approximately 3 miles outside Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. The village is within the parish of Kildalton, and is situated on the A846 road. It is best known for being the home of Lagavulin single malt whisky. Lagavulin is situated 2 miles south of Lochan Sholum.