Tournaig Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Tournaig
Os Grid Reference:NG880835
Map Type:Scotland
Coordinates:57.7912°N -5.5671°W
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Post Town:Poolewe
Postcode District:IV22 2
Postcode Area:IV

Tournaig is a remote scattered crofting and fishing hamlet, that sits on the confluence of the sea loch, Loch Thùrnaig to the west, and Loch Nan Dailthean to the south in Achnasheen, Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.

During World War II a Balloon Barrage called the Loch Ewe defences was stationed near Tournaig farmstead. Several of the structures are still there including the watertower and several huts.[1]

The fishing village of Poolewe is situated less than 2 miles south along the A832 road.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tournaig Farm, Balloon Station. Guy. John. British Government. 1. 21 July 2010.