Who owns Knapdale?

Ormsay Estate belongs to Sir William Lithgow, 2nd Baronet of Ormsay and vice-chairman of Scottish shipbuilding company Lithgows. A 173-acre (70-hectare) estate in the area belongs to former chief executive of Network Rail, Iain Coucher.

Where can I see beavers in Scotland?

Knapdale Forest
The best place to see them is in Knapdale Forest in West Argyll. Find out all about beavers and their return to Scotland at Barnluasgan Information Centre, then try the Beaver Detective Trail around the Dubh Loch and Loch Collie Bharr.

Where is Knapdale?

Knapdale is bounded to the south by the Kintyre Peninsula and to the north by the Crinan Canal. There’s loads to see within striking distance, from the Bronze Age and Neolithic remains in Kilmartin Glen to the handsome Georgian town of Inveraray.

What county is Knapdale in?

county of Argyll
KNAPDALE, NORTH, a parish, in the district of Islay, county of Argyll, 8 miles (W. S. W.) from Lochgilphead.

Where is the Knapdale Forest in Argyll and the Isles?

The area surrounding Knapdale Forest is a National Scenic Area partially surrounded by the Crinan Canal, Sound of Jura and Loch Sween.

Where is the parish of North Knapdale in Scotland?

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of North Knapdale. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the Scotland: Research Strategies. KNAPDALE, NORTH, a parish, in the district of Islay, county of Argyll, 8 miles (W. S. W.) from Lochgilphead.

Which is the best part of Knapdale to visit?

Knapdale is bounded to the south by the Kintyre peninsula and to the north by the Crinan Canal. Walkers and cyclists are all drawn to the remote, rugged beauty and wildlife of the area. Knapdale is a place sculpted by the great forces of nature. The western coastline, including the lovely Kilberry peninsula, is fringed with wild, empty beaches.

Where did Knapdale Forest get its name from?

Knapdale Forest is surrounded by a National Scenic Area and is partially bordered by the Crinan Canal and the Sound of Jura and Loch Sween. Its name derives from the Gaelic description of it striking topographical features – Cnap meaning hill and Dall meaning field.