Dalavich
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Dalavich is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies on the western bank of Loch Awe. "Dalavich" is gaelic in origin and means "meadows/valley of the River Avich". The village was established by the Forestry Commission around 1952 to facilitate timber operations in the surrounding forests. In those days this was labour-intensive and horses were used to pull the timber out of the forest. Nowadays few villagers earn their living directly from timber operations. There are nature trails and walks maintained by the Forestry Commission nearby and houses or cabins are available for tourists. There is also a village shop/cafe and a social club. There is boat hire and fishing permits can be bought locally. Some of the largest trout ever taken in Europe have come from Loch Awe.
Isolated and remote this small village boasts some of the most beautiful forests and scenery in Scotland, over looking Loch Awe and with a population of close to 70.
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