Kinuachdrachd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kinuachdrachd |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
Kinuachdrachd (sometimes spelled Kinuachdrach) is a small, quiet place located on the beautiful island of Jura in Scotland. It's part of the Argyll and Bute area. You can find it about 22 miles from a town called Craighouse on the island.
In the past, around 1982, maps showed there were four buildings here. Today, it mostly has one house located west of an area known as the Aird of Kinuachdrachd.
What's in a Name? The History of Kinuachdrachd
The name Kinuachdrachd means "Upper end". This name gives us a clue about its location, perhaps at the higher part of a specific area.
Long ago, Kinuachdrachd was an important spot. It was used as a way to cross over to the nearby island of Scarba and also to the Scottish mainland. Imagine it as a busy ferry point!
During most of the 1800s, Kinuachdrachd had quite a few people living there. It was a more lively community than it is today.
