Ford, Argyll
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Ford (Scottish Gaelic: Àth na Crà) is a small village at the southern end of Loch Awe in Argyll, Scotland. The village originated as a stopping point on the drove route to Inveraray.[1] The Ford Hotel dates back to 1864, and was probably erected on the site of the old change house. Today it is a guest house and is a listed building.[2][3]
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Ford
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Ford in 2008 | |
Location within Argyll and Bute | |
OS grid reference | NM868036 |
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Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LOCHGILPHEAD |
Postcode district | PA31 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
56.1773867°N 5.430356°W / 56.1773867; -5.430356 |
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There are historic paddocks along the side of the ford to Dalavich road. A hill known as Dun Dubh overlooks the village.[1]