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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA31 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA31
Telephone code01546
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 40 min4:33 am – 10:12 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 55 min8:51 am – 3:46 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°C2,625 mm of rain a year, 93 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December56 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 10°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 8 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)
Earthquakes136 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197018 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 29 Sep 198627 mi away, Oban, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 16 Apr 202639 mi away, Pubil, Perth & KinrossSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.5 · PM10 5.8 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
Elevation190 m623 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 148 to 299 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalArgyll And Bute Hospital8.3 miGP surgeryArgyll & Bute Addiction Team8.3 miPharmacyTruhealth Pharmacy8.9 miDentistUnion Street Dental8.9 miPolice stationInveraray Police Station11 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportOban Airport OBN22 miMajor airportGlasgow Airport GLA39 miRailway stationFalls of Cruachan19 miFerryArdrishaig Pier11 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA31 postcode district.


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7 Attractions in Carron in 4 categories

 

 

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  • Christmas Dove - Inveraray

    Christmas Store

    1 Main Street West, Inveraray, PA32 8TU

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBought some very elegant Christmas ornaments here a couple of years ago. They stock some Krebs glass ornaments which are ...

  • Clock Tower Sale Room - Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead

    Discount Store

    31 Lochnell Street Union Street, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, PA30 8DZ

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways an adventure when you visit.so many bargains to be had.a fantastic range of things to view.vicki an bill always ...

  • Sandbank Post Office & General Store - Sandbank, Dunoon

    Convenience Store

    1 Oakfield Pl, Sandbank, Dunoon, PA23 8PA

    17.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat little shop. Stocks a huge range of goods from newspapers etc sweets to fresh foods and frozen foods and ...

  • Morrisons - Dunoon

    Christmas Store

    40 John Street, Dunoon, PA23 8BJ

    19.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI was delighted to observe today at Dunoon store the supervisor Debbie and checkout assistant Karen deal with an elderly ...

  • West Highland Garage - Dunoon

    Auto Body Shop

    80 Auchamore Road, Dunoon, PA23 7JL

    20 miles away

    5 star reviewI found West Highland Garage through google when I needed repairs done to my 07 VW Jetta due to a ...

 

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  • Lorenzos - Dunoon

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    32 Church Street, Dunoon, PA23 8BG

    20 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant food, perfect fish. The batter was perfect. Cooked fresh. Chips good too. Will definitely go again!

  • Anselmos - Dunoon

    36 Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DT

    20.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI was a regular patron when I lived in Dunoon in the early 80's. They were the best place in ...

 

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