Appin is a seaside district of the Scottish West Highlands bounded to the west by Loch Linnhe, to the south by Loch Creran, to the east by the districts of Benderloch and also Lorne, and also to the north by Loch Leven. It lies north-east to south-west, and also actions 14 miles (23 km) in size by 7 miles (11 kilometres) in breadth. The name, meaning 'abbey land', of Ligmore Abbey, is originated from the Middle Irish apdaine. The area is mostly in Argyll and Bute, with a coastal strip to the north, along Loch Leven, within the Argyll and also Bute council area. The surroundings of the district is a mix of seascapes with sturdy and hilly country inland. Appin kinds part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland. The major hills are double heights of Beinn a' Bheithir - 3,362 feet (1,025 m) and 3,284 feet (1,001 m) - as well as Creag Ghorm - 2,372 feet (723 m) - in the north, as well as Fraochaidh 2,883 feet (879 m), Meall Bàn 2,148 feet (655 m) and also Beinn Mhic na Céisich 2,093 feet (638 m) near the western flank of Glen Creran. The chief rivers are the Coe and Laroch, flowing into Loch Leven, the Duror as well as Salachan flowing into Loch Linnhe, and also the Iola and Creran moving into Loch Creran. The leading markets are forestry as well as tourist, with lead mining and also slate quarrying being of former relevance, but the Glensanda superquarry, in Morvern on the contrary financial institution of Loch Linnhe also provides regional work. Ballachulish, Duror, Portnacroish, Appin Town and also Port Appin are the primary villages. Appin was the country of a branch of the Stewarts. The A828 roadway runs along the coast of Appin. A passenger-only ferry to the island of Lismore ranges from Port Appin. The area previously had a train, however the Caledonian Railway firm's branch line from Connel to Ballachulish was enclosed 1966.