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Location in Argyll and ButeBarran sits where the marker shows within the county.

10,565
Population
4,843
Households
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About Barran

Barran is a small settlement located in Argyll and Bute, on the west coast of Scotland. It lies within the PA34 postcode area and is situated near the western shore of Loch Fyne, offering views across the water to the Kintyre Peninsula. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern homes, and is known for its peaceful surroundings and proximity to the coast. There is a small community centre and a local shop serving the needs of residents. The area is popular with those who enjoy walking and coastal activities, and the nearby shoreline provides access to the sea. Barran is part of a wider rural community, with a strong sense of local identity and a connection to the maritime heritage of the region.

Local Data for Barran

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Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Oban Train Station 3.2 miles
Connel Ferry Train Station 5.7 miles
Taynuilt Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Kilmore 0 yards Cleigh 0.6 miles Lerags 1.9 miles Knipoch 2.2 miles Soroba 2.2 miles Dalintart 2.8 miles Pulpit Hill 3.1 miles Ardentallen 3.3 miles Oban 3.3 miles Dunollie 4.2 miles Kilninver 4.5 miles Dunbeg 5 miles

Local Government

District Argyll and Bute
Ward Oban South and the Isles
Constituency Argyll and Bute

Frequently Asked Questions about Barran

What is the population of Barran?
Barran has a population of approximately 10,565 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Barran?
Barran is covered by the PA34 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Barran?
The nearest railway station to Barran is Oban Train Station, about 3.2 miles away.

Streets in PA34 30 shown View all streets

A816 9 A85 1 Aird's Crescent 1 Aird's Place 1 Albany Street 12 Albert Lane 2 Albert Road 1 Alma Crescent 1 Angus Terrace 1 Aray Gardens 1 Ardconnel Road 5 Ardconnel Terrace 1 Argyll Square 5 Argyll Street 2 Aros Close 1 B8003 2 B8045 2 B844 13 Balvicar Road 2 Bayview Road 2 Ben Cruachan View 1 Benvoulin Lane 1 Benvoullin Gardens 2 Breadalbane Mews 1 Breadalbane Street 5 Breda Drive 1 Burnside Place 1 Campbell Crescent 1 Campbell Street 1 Castle Road 3

Postcodes in PA34 50 shown View all postcodes

PA34 4AA PA34 4AB PA34 4AE PA34 4AF PA34 4AG PA34 4AJ PA34 4AL PA34 4AR PA34 4AT PA34 4AU PA34 4AW PA34 4AX PA34 4AY PA34 4AZ PA34 4BD PA34 4BE PA34 4BF PA34 4BG PA34 4BH PA34 4BJ PA34 4BL PA34 4BN PA34 4BQ PA34 4BT PA34 4BW PA34 4BX PA34 4BY PA34 4DB PA34 4DD PA34 4DE PA34 4DG PA34 4DH PA34 4DJ PA34 4DL PA34 4DN PA34 4DP PA34 4DQ PA34 4DR PA34 4DW PA34 4DX PA34 4DY PA34 4EB PA34 4ED PA34 4EE PA34 4EF PA34 4EG PA34 4EH PA34 4EJ PA34 4EL PA34 4EN