Balvicar is a small village on the island of Seil, situated about seven miles southwest of Oban in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It has a historic background as a slate‑mining settlement that operated from the 16th century until the mid‑20th century.
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Balvicar is a village on the island of Seil, a small island seven miles southwest of Oban, Scotland. It is one of three villages on the island along with Ellenabeich and Clachan‑Seil. The locality has a historic background as a former slate‑mining village beginning in the 16th century, and eventually ceased mining after sporadic operation between the 1940s and 60s. The village’s description identifies it as a settlement in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, and the summary notes its position on Seil island and its proximity to Oban. The historical slate‑mining activity is the primary notable attribute of Balvicar, indicating a community that developed around that industry and later transitioned to a quieter residential setting.