Clynder

by Alun ap Rhisiart — last modified Aug 28, 2010 05:59 PM

: Clynder

The name of the village of Clynder may derive from the Gaelic Cluan Dearg, meaning Red Meadow, presumably a reference to the colour or tint of the vegetation once found there. At the heart of the village, on the main road leading north to Garelochhead and south to the villages of Rosneath and Kilcreggan, is the block known as Victoria Buildings. Here are located the village store and post office. On the north side of Victoria Buildings is situated

: Clynder

Old Manse Gallery, specialising in fine prints and picture-framing. Moving south from Victoria Buildings are several villas, full of character, but hidden behind tall hedges. For example, there is Gareloch Villa (1817) and Stroul Lodge (1829).

Clynder shore

: Clynder

The first Clynder Pier was opened in 1866, with a rival pier built 12 years later a mere 600 yards to the north. This pier was erected by Robert Thom, who owned the nearby Barremman Estate. In providing a pier, his aim was to make his estate more attractive to potential house-builders. In the event, captains of the paddle steamers which then plied the Gareloch, found the approach to the new pier preferable to that of the old, and by 1893 the original structure had been demolished.The new pier continued in use till 1942, when along with Rosneath Pier it was closed, being finally demolished in 1967. The lane running uphill by the Bowling Club at Barremman is called Pier Road.

: Clynder

Although Clynder no longer boasts a pier, the whole area of the sweeping bay that dominates the landscape is a mecca for yachts and other craft. There is excellent access to and from the shore, with plenty of good anchorages and on-shore services.

Photographs

Personal tools

Sections

Clynder

Clynder shore