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 Lorne, and to the north by Loch Leven. It exists north-east to south-west, as well as measures 14 miles (23 km) in size by 7 miles (11 kilometres) in breadth. The name, implying 'abbey land', in reference to Ligmore Abbey, is derived from the Middle Irish apdaine. The district is primarily in Argyll and Bute, with a seaside strip to the north, along Loch Leven, within the Argyll as well as Bute council area. The surroundings of the area is a mix of seascapes with sturdy and also mountainous country inland. Appin types part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, among 40 in Scotland. The major hillsides are dual peaks of Beinn a' Bheithir - 3,362 feet (1,025 m) as well as 3,284 feet (1,001 m) - as well as Creag Ghorm - 2,372 feet (723 m) - in the north, and Fraochaidh 2,883 feet (879 m), Meall Bàn 2,148 feet (655 m) as well as Beinn Mhic na Céisich 2,093 feet (638 m) near the western flank of Glen Creran. The chief rivers are the Coe and also Laroch, moving into Loch Leven, the Duror as well as Salachan flowing right into Loch Linnhe, as well as the Iola and Creran moving into Loch Creran. The leading markets are forestry and tourist, with lead mining as well as slate quarrying being of previous significance, however the Glensanda superquarry, in Morvern on the contrary bank of Loch Linnhe also provides regional employment. Ballachulish, Duror, Portnacroish, Appin Village and Port Appin are the major villages. Appin was the country of a branch of the Stewarts. The A828 roadway leaves the coast of Appin. A passenger-only ferry to the island of Lismore runs from Port Appin. The district previously had a train, however the Caledonian Railway business's branch line from Connel to Ballachulish was enclosed 1966.