Minard is a rural village on the western shore of Loch Fyne, situated between Inveraray and Lochgilphead.

Minard is 13+1⁄2 miles (21.7 km) southwest of Inveraray, and is located at the northwestern corner of Achagoyle Bay.

Along the A83 road to the south is a school, church, village hall and several older cottages which break up the linear aspect.

[3] The nearest large settlement is Inveraray to the north east, along the A83 road, passing Furnace and Auchindrain.

Minard is located on the northwest corner of the rocky shallow circle of Achagoyle Bay.