Achavandra Muir Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Achavandra Muir
Gaelic Name:Achadh Anndra
Static Image:Achavandra Muir2.jpg
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Os Grid Reference:NH7793
Map Type:Sutherland
Coordinates:57.91°N -4.07°W
Unitary Scotland:Highland

Achavandra Muir (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh Anndra - Andrew's Field) is a hamlet in the Scottish Highlands in northeastern Scotland, about 7 kilometres from the coast. It lies just off the A9 between Dornoch and Loch Fleet.[1] [2] The land in the area is dominated by bog and crofting.[3]

Historically, Achavandra Muir was occupied by Father John Sutherland, who died on 23 January 1910.[4] In 1812 there were a reported twenty settlers in Achavandra Muir.[5]

Notes and References

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  3. Book: Scottish Gaelic studies, Volumes 14–15. University of Aberdeen. Celtic Dept, H. Milford, Oxford University Press. 1983. 114.
  4. Book: Papers by command, Volume 19. Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, HMSO. 17. 1913.
  5. Book: Papers on Sutherland estate management, 1802–1816. Adam, Robert James. 1972. Volumes 8–9 of Scottish History Society, printed for the Scottish History Society by T. and A. Constable, 1972. 9780950026046.