Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead is a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, situated at the head of Loch Gilp on the loch’s southern shore, near the Crinan Canal. It serves as a principal service centre for Mid Argyll, providing local government services, shops, and education for surrounding communities.

The town’s name reflects its location at the head of Loch Gilp. The Crinan Canal runs nearby, linking the Firth of Lorn to the Sound of Jura and contributing to local tourism and boating activity.

Lochgilphead grew in the 18th and 19th centuries as a market town supporting agriculture and regional transport needs. Today it offers a range of shops, community facilities, and educational institutions, including the Lochgilphead Joint Campus, a combined primary and secondary school for the area.

Transportation in Lochgilphead is primarily road-based, with bus links to surrounding towns. The nearest rail services are in Oban and other nearby communities, as the town itself does not have a railway station.

The population is around 3,000, and the town hosts local events and markets that serve residents of Mid Argyll.