Talmine, Sutherland Explained

Country:Scotland
Static Image:Talmine Bay - geograph.org.uk - 164336.jpg
Official Name:Talmine
Gaelic Name:Tealamainn
Os Grid Reference:NC585627
Map Type:Sutherland
Coordinates:58.5298°N -4.4303°W
Postcode District:IV27 4
Postcode Area:IV

Talmine is a crofting and fishing township, overlooking Talmine Bay, an inlet on the western shore of Tongue Bay in northern Sutherland, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. The Shamrock, a 19th-century sloop located within the bay, is protected by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.[1] She can be seen in the photo to the right, on the beach, underneath/between the stone building and blue car roughly centre image.

The township is located 2 miles from the nearest main road, the A838 and is about 4 miles from Tongue, the nearest decently sized town. It is located directly north of Midtown and Directly South of Midfield and Achininver.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shamrock: Talmine Bay, Tongue Bay, Atlantic NC56SE 8002 . rcahms.gov.uk. 28 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Talmine · Lairg IV27 4YS, UK. 2021-08-18. Talmine · Lairg IV27 4YS, UK. en.