Appin is a coastal district of the Scottish West Highlands bounded to the west by Loch Linnhe, to the south by Loch Creran, to the east by the districts of Benderloch and also Lorne, as well as to the north by Loch Leven. It exists north-east to south-west, and measures 14 miles (23 km) in size by 7 miles (11 km) in breadth. The name, meaning 'abbey land', of Ligmore Abbey, is originated from the Middle Irish apdaine. The district is generally in Argyll as well as Bute, with a seaside strip to the north, along Loch Leven, within the Argyll and also Bute council area. The surroundings of the area is a mix of seascapes with tough and hilly country inland. Appin forms part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, among 40 in Scotland. The major hills are double optimals of Beinn a' Bheithir - 3,362 feet (1,025 m) and also 3,284 feet (1,001 m) - and Creag Ghorm - 2,372 feet (723 m) - in the north, and also Fraochaidh 2,883 feet (879 m), Meall Bàn 2,148 feet (655 m) as well as Beinn Mhic na Céisich 2,093 feet (638 m) near the western flank of Glen Creran. The primary rivers are the Coe and also Laroch, flowing into Loch Leven, the Duror as well as Salachan streaming right into Loch Linnhe, and the Iola and also Creran flowing right into Loch Creran. The leading industries are forestry and tourist, with lead mining as well as slate quarrying being of previous importance, however the Glensanda superquarry, in Morvern on the contrary bank of Loch Linnhe likewise offers regional employment. Ballachulish, Duror, Portnacroish, Appin Village as well as Port Appin are the primary towns. Appin was the country of a branch of the Stewarts. The A828 roadway leaves the coast of Appin. A passenger-only ferry to the island of Lismore ranges from Port Appin. The area formerly had a train, but the Caledonian Train business's branch line from Connel to Ballachulish was closed in 1966.