Barbaraville

Settlement in Cromartyshire

Scotland

Barbaraville

Barbaraville Pond Ducks on a pond in Barbraville, near the shore.
Barbaraville Pond Credit: John MacKenzie

Barbaraville is a small village located in the county of Cromartyshire, in the northeastern part of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the Cromarty Firth, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby hills and sea.

With a population of around 500 residents, Barbaraville is known for its tight-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and newer houses. The architecture reflects the region's heritage, and some of the buildings date back several centuries.

Despite its small size, Barbaraville has a few essential amenities that cater to its residents' needs. These include a local grocery store, a post office, and a primary school, ensuring that basic services are easily accessible to the community.

The village's proximity to natural beauty makes it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby Cromarty Firth is also popular for water sports like sailing and kayaking.

Barbaraville's location in Cromartyshire makes it well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The larger town of Cromarty is just a short drive away, offering additional amenities and services. Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands, is approximately 20 miles to the west, providing further access to cultural, educational, and commercial opportunities.

Overall, Barbaraville is a charming village that offers a tranquil and picturesque lifestyle, perfect for those seeking a close-knit community in a beautiful natural setting.

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Barbaraville Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.722939/-4.101983 or Grid Reference NH7472. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barbaraville Pond Ducks on a pond in Barbraville, near the shore.
Barbaraville Pond
Ducks on a pond in Barbraville, near the shore.
Delny Railway Station Stationmaster's House and Station Building at the now closed Delny Station
Delny Railway Station
Stationmaster's House and Station Building at the now closed Delny Station
Old A9 by Kildary House
Old A9 by Kildary House
Former station at Delny, 1994 View SW, towards Dingwall and Inverness: ex-Highland Railway, Inverness - Dingwall - Thurso/Wick 'Far North' line. The station was to passengers 13/6/60, to goods 15/6/64, but the line flourishes. (Cf. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2191228">NH7472 : North Highland line near Delny</a>).
Former station at Delny, 1994
View SW, towards Dingwall and Inverness: ex-Highland Railway, Inverness - Dingwall - Thurso/Wick 'Far North' line. The station was to passengers 13/6/60, to goods 15/6/64, but the line flourishes. (Cf. NH7472 : North Highland line near Delny).
Coastal road, Pollo B817 heading north east.
Coastal road, Pollo
B817 heading north east.
Entering Barbaraville On the B817.
Entering Barbaraville
On the B817.
Bend in the B817, Barbaraville
Bend in the B817, Barbaraville
Towards Polnicol Heading north east on the B817.
Towards Polnicol
Heading north east on the B817.
Approaching Kilmuir North east on the B817.
Approaching Kilmuir
North east on the B817.
Harvest field by Kilmuir
Harvest field by Kilmuir
Delny railway station (site), Highland Opened in 1864 on the Highland Railway's line from Dingwall to Wick, this station closed to passengers in 1960 and completely in 1964.
View south west towards Invergordon and Dingwall. The former platform was to the left of the line.
Delny railway station (site), Highland
Opened in 1864 on the Highland Railway's line from Dingwall to Wick, this station closed to passengers in 1960 and completely in 1964. View south west towards Invergordon and Dingwall. The former platform was to the left of the line.
Auchoyle Very much a mixed landscape of pasture and woodland.
Auchoyle
Very much a mixed landscape of pasture and woodland.
Old B817, Gorty The road is now quiet with the new A9 Invergordon bypass nearby.
Old B817, Gorty
The road is now quiet with the new A9 Invergordon bypass nearby.
Drive end, Rhives
Drive end, Rhives
A9, Tullich The new A9 alignment in Easter Ross.
A9, Tullich
The new A9 alignment in Easter Ross.
Road triangle, Tullich Muir A road junction in the partly forested landscape of Easter Ross.
Road triangle, Tullich Muir
A road junction in the partly forested landscape of Easter Ross.
Upper Tullich A landscape of glacial deposits, with a mix of farmland and forest.
Upper Tullich
A landscape of glacial deposits, with a mix of farmland and forest.
Mistweave Lodge
Mistweave Lodge
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Barbaraville is located at Grid Ref: NH7472 (Lat: 57.722939, Lng: -4.101983)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Barbaraville
Name Gd: An Cladach
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2611366
Wikipedia: en:Barbaraville
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Parking
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The Green Welly Garden Centre
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Post Box
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Telephone
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Delny
End Date: 1960-06-13
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
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Start Date: 1864-06-01
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