Ardfernal () is a hamlet on the island of
Jura in
Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute (; , ) is one of 32 unitary authority, unitary council areas of Scotland, council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy areas of Scotland, lieutenancy area. The current lord-lieutenant for Argyll and Bute is Jane Margaret MacLeod ...
, Scotland. The township had 16 buildings in 1882 and 9 buildings in 1982. In 1841 it had a population of 128. There remain 8 occupied buildings.
History
The name "Ardfernal" could mean "alder headland" if the entire name is Gaelic but if the 2nd part is Norse meaning "far hill" it could mean "headland of
the far hill".
References
Hamlets in Argyll and Bute
Villages on Jura, Scotland
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