Bellochantuy

Bellochantuy (/ˈbɛloʊxænti/; Scottish Gaelic: Bealach an t-Suidhe, pronounced [ˈpjal̪ˠəx ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ʰɯjə]) is a small coastal hamlet located on the A83 in Argyll, Scotland around 10 miles (16 km) north of Campbeltown.

Bellochantuy
  • Scottish Gaelic: Bealach an t-Suidhe

Argyll Hotel, Bellochantuy
Bellochantuy
Location within Argyll and Bute
OS grid referenceNR664326
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Argyll and Bute
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCAMPBELTOWN
Postcode districtPA28
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Argyll Hotel Bellochantuy became the first mainland building in Britain damaged by enemy action when strafed by a German aircraft.

Etymology

The origin of the place name Bellochantuy is Bealach an t-Suidhe, Scottish Gaelic for "the pass of the seat".[1] Local folk etymology alleges the meaning of "fairy grove".

References
  1. Mac an Tàilleir, Iain (2003) Placenames Archived 25 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine. (pdf) Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Retrieved 23 March 2007.


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