What County Am I In?

What County Is PA26 In?

PA26 is located in the county of

Argyll and Bute Council Area

Argyll and Bute · Scotland

CountyArgyll and Bute
DistrictArgyll and Bute
CountryScotland
OutcodePA26
Latitude56.2597
Longitude-4.9355

About Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute
Council Area
Population
86,260
Area
6,909 km²
Admin Centre
Lochgilphead
Population Density
12 per km²

Argyll and Bute is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Argyll and Bute. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PA26.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Argyll and Bute. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.

Postal Address

Royal Mail considers the county optional in postal addresses — the postcode is sufficient for delivery. However, many forms and databases still require a county. For PA26, use Argyll and Bute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PA26 in?

PA26 is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

What district is PA26 in?

PA26 is in Argyll and Bute.

What county should I put for PA26 on forms?

For postcode PA26, enter Argyll and Bute as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PA26?

Postcode PA26 is served by Argyll and Bute. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.

Is the county optional on UK postal addresses?

Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Argyll and Bute can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Argyll and Bute?

Argyll and Bute is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.