Achaphubuil Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Achaphubuil
Gaelic Name:Achadh a' Phùbaill
Static Image Name:On the Shore, Achaphubuil - geograph.org.uk - 52773.jpg
Os Grid Reference:NN085760
Map Type:Lochaber
Coordinates:56.8362°N -5.1404°W
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Constituency Westminster:Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch
Postcode District:PH33 7
Postcode Area:PH

Achaphubuil (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh a' Phùbaill- the field of the tent or pavilion) is a small settlement to the north of Ardgour in Lochaber, in the Highlands of Scotland.Achaphubuil lies to the south of The Narrows, which link Loch Linnhe to Loch Eil. The village of Corpach is on the opposite shore, with Fort William across Loch Linnhe to the north-east.

Achaphubuil is spread out along the A861 road, which runs along the shore of the loch.[1] [2]

There was a foot ferry between Achaphubuil and Corpach across Loch Eil.

Achaphubuil had a small primary school, which closed in 2010.

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 scale Landranger map sheet 41 Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
  2. Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer