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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA29 postcode district.

County or areaArgyll and Bute
Postcode districtPA29
Telephone code01880
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 34 min4:36 am – 10:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 0 min8:49 am – 3:49 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,540 residentsin the Knapdale census areaMedian age 54.41,313 households69% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright15% social rented, 11% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 1,292 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 12%, health and social work 12%, public administration and defence 9%Getting to work: 37% work from home, 50% go by car, 2% take public transport, 10% walk or cycle44% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages38% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 17°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,771 mm of rain a year, 60 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December23 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 7°CFMarch: 3 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 7 to 12°CONovember: 4 to 9°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksSkipness Baybay · under a milePort Banbay · under a mileCrow Glenglen · under a mileMeall Donnmountain · 2.5 miPort an Leinibhtidal water · under a mileCnoc na Sgrathahill · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes83 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197010 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199926 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 5 Dec 202541 mi away, Annat, Argyll & ButeSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.0 · PM2.5 3.7 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband2.0% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband67% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)5.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,675 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation7 m23 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 155 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalVictoria Hospital12 miGP surgeryTarbert Medical Practice7.2 miPharmacyTarbert Pharmacy LTD7.2 miDentistTarbert Dental7.1 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportCampbeltown Airport CAL26 miMajor airportGlasgow Prestwick Airport PIK35 miRailway stationLargs19 miFerryClaonaig Ferry Terminal1.8 miBus stops3 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA29 postcode district.


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Banks

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Hotels

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18 Shops in Skipness in 6 categories

 

 

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8 Takeaways in Skipness in 4 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Skipness

 

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1 Health and beauty in Skipness in 1 category

 

 

16 Home improvement in Skipness in 3 categories

 

 

14 Attractions in Skipness in 6 categories

 

 

7 Property services in Skipness in 2 categories

 

 

3 Education in Skipness in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Skipness

  • Mac's Bar - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    Bar

    14-18 Castlehill Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat pub! Beer, sport and banter with the locals. Will definately be our first stop when we return to Rothesay.

  • Criterion Bar - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    27 Gallowgate, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0HR

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewfriendly hosts and great ale ,especially mcewans ..lovely pint

  • Taverna Lounge Bar - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    Bar

    5 Watergate, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AB

    12.5 miles away

    4 star reviewJust back from Rothesay today, visited the Taverna a couple of times and was delighted with the staff, service, prices, ...

 

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  • West End Cafe - Rothesay

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    1-3 Gallowgate, Rothesay, PA20 0HR

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGood chipshop. Nice food , newly refurbished and always spotless!

 

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  • Castle Gallery - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    Art Gallery

    13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful Gallery, very friendly staff, well aoppointed. Amazing painting and very varied with world wide artist great assit to Bute

 

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