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Bellochantuy (/ˈbɛloʊxænti/; Scottish Gaelic: Bealach an t-Suidhe, [pjalˠ̪əx ənˠ̪ t̪ʰɯjə]) is a small coastal hamlet located on the A83 in Argyll, Scotland around 10 miles north of Campbeltown.
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Map of Bellochantuy, Campbeltown, UK
Argyll Hotel Bellochanty became the first mainland building in Britain damaged by enemy action when strafed by a German aircraft.
Etymology
The origin of the place name Bellochantuy is Bealach an t-Suidhe, Scottish Gaelic for "the pass of the seat". Local folk etymology alleges the meaning of "fairy grove".
References
Bellochantuy Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA