Achnahuaigh

Settlement in Sutherland

Scotland

Achnahuaigh

Grazing Cow and Talmine Bay A lovely spot.
Grazing Cow and Talmine Bay Credit: David Bremner

Achnahuaigh is a small village located in the county of Sutherland, in the northernmost part of Scotland. It is situated amidst the rugged and picturesque landscape of the Scottish Highlands. The village is nestled between the towering peaks of the Ben Hope and Ben Loyal mountains, offering breathtaking views to its residents and visitors alike.

Achnahuaigh is a remote and sparsely populated village, with a population of approximately 200 inhabitants. The village is known for its tranquility and unspoiled natural beauty. It is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and fishing.

The village itself consists of a small cluster of traditional stone houses, giving it a charming and rustic ambiance. There is a local pub, serving as a gathering place for the community, where locals and visitors can enjoy a pint of ale and engage in friendly conversations.

Achnahuaigh is also home to a small primary school, providing education to the village's children. However, due to its remote location, secondary education requires commuting to nearby towns.

Despite its seclusion, Achnahuaigh is not entirely isolated. The village is connected to neighboring towns and cities by a network of country roads, although they can be challenging to navigate during the winter months.

Overall, Achnahuaigh offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, with its stunning landscapes and a strong sense of community.

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Achnahuaigh Images

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Grazing Cow and Talmine Bay A lovely spot.
Grazing Cow and Talmine Bay
A lovely spot.
Sand castles, Tallmine
Sand castles, Tallmine
Talmine Bay Looking past the end of Eilean Creagach towards the Rabbit Islands.
Talmine Bay
Looking past the end of Eilean Creagach towards the Rabbit Islands.
Talmine Beach
Talmine Beach
Talmine Bay On the Kyle of Tongue.
Talmine Bay
On the Kyle of Tongue.
Talmine Harbour Using a breakwater between the mainland and Eilean Creagach.
Talmine Harbour
Using a breakwater between the mainland and Eilean Creagach.
Talmine Stores Shop and post office.
Talmine Stores
Shop and post office.
Old croft-house at West Strathan
Old croft-house at West Strathan
View over Strath Melness, Sutherland Strath Melness is a small valley on the north coast of Scotland.  The peaks of Ben Loyal are in the background.
View over Strath Melness, Sutherland
Strath Melness is a small valley on the north coast of Scotland. The peaks of Ben Loyal are in the background.
Disused Postbox at Dalnafree, Strath Melness, Sutherland An old postbox painted black and covered with a metal plate to prevent usage.
Disused Postbox at Dalnafree, Strath Melness, Sutherland
An old postbox painted black and covered with a metal plate to prevent usage.
Strath Melness from West Strathan, A' Mhòine, Sutherland View down the valley Strath Melness on the north coast of Scotland.
Strath Melness from West Strathan, A' Mhòine, Sutherland
View down the valley Strath Melness on the north coast of Scotland.
Roses at Talmine A fine perfume from these roses.
Roses at Talmine
A fine perfume from these roses.
Cow and Talmine Bay
Cow and Talmine Bay
Wintry road in Melness A collection of photographs (just one from each contributor) taken on New Year's Day 2023 by Geographers from all over Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.

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Wintry road in Melness
A collection of photographs (just one from each contributor) taken on New Year's Day 2023 by Geographers from all over Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man. View all the photos on a map here: Link
Talmine Bay and beach Not exactly crowded with sun worshippers or bathers, but with the temperature around 8C it wouldn't be too tempting.
Talmine Bay and beach
Not exactly crowded with sun worshippers or bathers, but with the temperature around 8C it wouldn't be too tempting.
Sands at Talmine Sandy beach backed by angled Moinian rocks.
Sands at Talmine
Sandy beach backed by angled Moinian rocks.
Pier to Eilean Creagach The concrete pier helps to shield a tiny harbour from the ravages of the North Atlantic and links the tiny island to the mainland. The translation is 'Rocky Island', which seems appropriate.
Pier to Eilean Creagach
The concrete pier helps to shield a tiny harbour from the ravages of the North Atlantic and links the tiny island to the mainland. The translation is 'Rocky Island', which seems appropriate.
Talmine Pier and two islands The pier connects the mainland to the tiny Eilean Creagach [Rocky Island], whilst further out is one of the two Rabbit Islands, so named as they were populated with rabbits by the chief of the Mackay clan in the 18th century as a supply of meat for the table.
Talmine Pier and two islands
The pier connects the mainland to the tiny Eilean Creagach [Rocky Island], whilst further out is one of the two Rabbit Islands, so named as they were populated with rabbits by the chief of the Mackay clan in the 18th century as a supply of meat for the table.
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Achnahuaigh is located at Grid Ref: NC5764 (Lat: 58.542549, Lng: -4.4413648)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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