Balmacara Square Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Balmacara Square
Gaelic Name:Ceàrnag Bhaile Mac Carra
Os Grid Reference:NG816272
Map Type:Scotland
Coordinates:57.2839°N -5.6246°W
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Postcode District:IV40 8
Postcode Area:IV

Balmacara Square (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Ceàrnag Bhaile Mac Carra) is a small village, close to Balmacara, in Lochlash, Scottish Highlands and is in the council area of Highland.

Balmacara Square was traditionally the centre of the Balmacara Estate, some 6400acres in size, with a number of crofts, farmhouses and a steading being built, until it gradually developed to over 40 households. In 1946, the village was bequeathed to the National Trust for Scotland. It recently underwent extensive renovation which is still continuing.