Appin
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, as well as to the north by Loch Leven. It lies north-east to south-west, and measures 14 miles (23 km) in size by 7 miles (11 km) in breadth. The name, meaning 'abbey land', in reference to Ligmore Abbey, is originated from the Middle Irish apdaine. The district is primarily in Argyll as well as Bute, with a seaside strip to the north, along Loch Leven, within the Argyll and Bute council area. The views of the district is a mix of seascapes with rugged as well as mountainous nation inland. Appin kinds part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland. The major hills are double tops of Beinn a' Bheithir - 3,362 feet (1,025 m) as well as 3,284 feet (1,001 m) - and also Creag Ghorm - 2,372 feet (723 m) - in the north, and 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, streaming right into Loch Leven, the Duror as well as Salachan flowing right into Loch Linnhe, and the Iola and Creran streaming right into Loch Creran. The leading sectors are forestry as well as tourism, with lead mining and also slate quarrying being of former significance, however the Glensanda superquarry, in Morvern on the contrary financial institution of Loch Linnhe also provides regional employment. Ballachulish, Duror, Portnacroish, Appin Village and also Port Appin are the major towns. 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 ranges from Port Appin. The district previously had a railway, but the Caledonian Railway firm's branch line from Connel to Ballachulish was closed in 1966.