Country: | Scotland |
Official Name: | Achavandra Muir |
Gaelic Name: | Achadh Anndra |
Static Image: | Achavandra Muir2.jpg |
Static Image Width: | 250px |
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]