Garelochhead

Garelochhead (Scots:Garelochheid, Scottish Gaelic:Ceann a' Gheàrr-loch) is a small village on the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the nearest village to the HMNB Clyde naval base.

Garelochhead lies at the head of the Gare Loch, 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Helensburgh. Loch Lomond is a few miles to the east, and Loch Long to the west. To some the scenic beauty of the loch is only slightly marred by the presence of the HMNB Clyde submarine base and the associated semi-permanent 'peace camp'. In addition to the few local shops, pub and churche, it has a bowling club and two community buildings - the Gibson Hall and Centre 81, which is home to Route 81 youth project, gym, café, computer suite and meeting rooms.[4] There is also a gallery featuring work by Scottish artists.