Achnahuaigh Explained

Country:Scotland
Type:Hamlet
Other Language:Scottish Gaelic
Language:English
Local Name:Achadh na h-Uamha
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
Edinburgh Direction:South
Edinburgh Distance Km:184
Civil Parish:Tongue
London Distance Mi:514
London Direction:South
Os Grid Reference:NC57996419
Coordinates:58.5426°N -4.4414°W
Dial Code:01847
Postcode Area:IV
Postcode District:IV27
Post Town:LAIRG
Constituency Westminster:Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Lieutenancy Scotland:Sutherland
Official Name:Achnahuaigh
Other Language Name:Achinahuaigh

Achnahuaigh or Achinahuaigh (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na h-Uamha) is a crofting hamlet and neighbourhood in the Melness area of Sutherland in the Highland council area in Northern Scotland.[1] [2] The hamlet is located on the minor road which passes though most of Melness including Talmine. North of the settlement, the road divides in two with one road continuing to Achininver and the other going to Midfield. Further north the Midfield spur has another road junction to Portvasgo. The settlement is located adjacent a small stream, Allt Achadh na h-Uaighe and some of its smaller tributaries all of which get their water from nearby Cnoc na Gobhar and Loch Vasgo. Achnahuaigh is located 71 metres above sea level and is surrounded by a few rural, small hiking trails[3]

References

  1. Web site: Detailed maps & routes to explore across the UK OS Maps . 15 March 2022 . explore.osmaps.com.
  2. Web site: Way: Achinahuagh (330403783) . 15 March 2022 . OpenStreetMap .
  3. Web site: #GetOutside: do more in the British Outdoors . 15 March 2022 . OS GetOutside .