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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA34 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA34
Telephone code01852
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 42 min4:33 am – 10:15 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 53 min8:53 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,386 residentsin the Loch Awe census areaMedian age 56.31,148 households75% of homes owner-occupied55% owned outright7% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.5% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,193 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: hospitality 17%, health and social work 12%, farming, forestry and fishing 10%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 47% go by car, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle28% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages43% of adults hold a degree or higher11% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%, other languages 3%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,627 mm of rain a year, 56 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October22 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 11°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Parks and green spacesSeil Golf Coursegolf course · within reach · 6 haArduaine Gardenspark · 4.2 mi · 7 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes147 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197023 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Aug 201737 mi away, Moidart, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 202649 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.0 · PM2.5 3.3 · PM10 5.2 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband48% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband88% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)3.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,571 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation4 m13 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 59 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalLorn & Islands Hospital9.2 miGP surgeryEasdale Medical Practice1.1 miPharmacyEasdale Medical Practice1.1 miDentistOban Dental Access Centre9.2 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryEasdale Primary School1.2 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportOban Airport OBN14 miMajor airportGlasgow Airport GLA54 miRailway stationOban9.9 miBus stationBus StationOban9.9 miFerryEasdale Seil Ferry Landing1.6 miBus stops4 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA34 postcode district.


12 Pubs in Balvicar in 2 categories

 

 

22 Restaurants in Balvicar in 8 categories

 

 

Banks

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Hotels

Hotels in Balvicar

 

 

31 Shops in Balvicar in 11 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Balvicar

 

 

12 Takeaways in Balvicar in 4 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Balvicar

 

 

3 Health and beauty in Balvicar in 3 categories

 

 

34 Home improvement in Balvicar in 9 categories

 

 

15 Attractions in Balvicar in 5 categories

 

 

14 Property services in Balvicar in 5 categories

 

 

14 Education in Balvicar in 6 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Balvicar in 1 category

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Balvicar

  • Oban Inn - Oban

    Stafford Street, Oban, PA34 5NJ

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewIt was a superb pub, why it's closed is beyond me. Currently closed and boarded up Jan 2012 Maybe greedy ...

 

Top restaurants in Balvicar

  • Nories - Oban

    Fast Food Restaurant

    86 George Street, Oban, PA34 5NN

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewstop in Norris today ( 12/09/15 ) was the best fish and chips me and my wife have ever had. ...

  • Mctavish S Kitchens (Oban) - Oban

    34-38 George Street, Oban, PA34 5NL

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI'm trying to find an old friend who worked here years ago, Jim Morrison?

  • Piazza - Oban

    Pizza Restaurant

    North Pier, Oban, PA34 5QD

    10.1 miles away

    4 star reviewexcellent food service view and prices.

 

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Top hotels in Balvicar

  • Zambezi River Trading - Isle Of Mull, Craignure

    Isle Of Mull, Craignure, PA65 6AY

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWe went there this summer, it was awesome. It belongs to an exremely nice couple, the breakfast was very good. And our ...

  • Great Western Hotel - Oban

    Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PW

    10.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI THINK YOU R HOTEL IS BEUTIFUL STAY D ONCE BEFORE IM DOWN AGAIN FOR OBAN CONNFENSION FOOD BEUTIFUL JUST ...

 

Top shops in Balvicar

  • Graham R - Taynuilt

    Convenience Store

    128 George Street, Taynuilt, PA35 1JE

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have visited taynuilt many times, and have found Grahams to be a very friendly, and helpful store. And Graham ...

  • Oban Music - Oban

    Model Shop

    20 Argyll Square, Oban, PA34 4AT

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a little gem of a shop and very helpful staff as well.

  • Ledaig Leisure - Benderloch, Oban

    Mobile Phone Repair Shop

    Barr Bheag, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1RT

    15.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThis shop has just about every thing the camper or caravanner could want ! I visit every year for fuel ...

 

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Top cinemas in Balvicar

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Top home improvement in Balvicar

  • MacLean D - Oban

    Central Heating Service

    7A Angus Terrace, Oban, PA34 4EG

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWouldnt let anyone else near my heating system.

 

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