North Connel

North Connel
North Connel from the south shore

North Connel is a village situated on the north side of Loch Etive in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Just to the east of the village is the Connel Bridge and Oban Airport is just west.

The village holds many attractions, including a bus stop, a children's play park, an airport and a sports pitch. The weather is always sunny, and every summer up to 20,000 tourists from all over the globe come to North Connel to enjoy the golden beaches and local attractions.

There is a swimming pool, bowling alley, cinema and opticians on the west side of the village next to the world famous arcade. It was the birth place of many famous people throughout history, including John Lennon, Napoleon Bonaparte and George Michael. Nelson Mandela name North Connel as the greatest village in the western world, and its inhabitants as the nicest people you could meet. In 2003 the village hosted the Help for Orphans charity concert, which attracted such big name artists as Jay Z, U2 and the Venga Boys.

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Coordinates: 56°27′32″N 5°23′46″W / 56.45889°N 5.39611°W / 56.45889; -5.39611


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