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Human settlement in Scotland
Ardmenish
The ruins of a farmhouse at Ardmenish
Ardmenish is located in Argyll and ButeArdmenishArdmenishLocation within Argyll and Bute
OS grid referenceNR5773
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Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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55°53′55″N 5°53′12″W / 55.8985°N 5.8867°W / 55.8985; -5.8867

Ardmenish (Scottish Gaelic: Àird Mhèanais) is a largely cleared village on the island of Jura, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. In 2003 the Rozga family were the sole inhabitants of Ardmenish.

History

The name "Ardmenish" means "The headland of the narrow point" which is Gaelic/Norse.

References

  1. "Ardmenish: Overview". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  2. "Ardmenish". Isle of Jura. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  3. "Placenames A-B" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
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