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Location in HighlandAchnasheen/Achadh na Sine sits where the marker shows within the county.

1,265
Population
683
Households
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About Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine

Achnasheen, known in Gaelic as Achadh na Sine, is a small settlement in the Highland region of Scotland, located within the IV22 postcode area. Situated near the western shore of Loch Carron, the village offers views of the surrounding hills and is close to the A87 road, which connects the area to other parts of the Highlands. The community is served by a local shop and a post office, providing essential services to residents and visitors. The area is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, with trails leading through nearby woodlands and along the loch’s edge. The name Achnasheen derives from the Gaelic for "field of the heather," reflecting the natural landscape that surrounds the village. It is a quiet place with a strong sense of local identity and a connection to the region’s Gaelic heritage.

Local Data for Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine

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Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Achnasheen Train Station 0.5 miles
Achanalt Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 9 found

Heights of Kinlochewe 7.2 miles Inverchoran 7.9 miles Incheril 8.4 miles Kinlochewe 8.9 miles Milton 8.9 miles Grudie 9 miles Anancaun 9.2 miles Craig 9.8 miles Coulin Lodge 10 miles

Local Government

District Highland
Ward Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Constituency Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Frequently Asked Questions about Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine

What is the population of Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine?
Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine has a population of approximately 1,265 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine?
Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine is covered by the IV22 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine?
The nearest railway station to Achnasheen/Achadh na Sine is Achnasheen Train Station, about 0.5 miles away.

Streets in IV22 26 shown View all streets

A832 19 A890 1 A896 7 Achgarve Road 1 Arthur's Terrace 1 B8057 9 Balnaluib Road 1 Clapper Bridge 2 Cliffton 1 Columba Court 1 Darroch Park 1 Drumchork Road 1 Fuaran 1 Hickman Park 1 Inveralligin Road 1 Londubh Road 2 Mackenzie Square 1 Pier Road 1 Riverside Road 1 Sand Road 1 Slioch Terrace 2 St Maelrubha's Close 1 Sydneys Way 1 Tignafilne Road 2 Tollie Pier Road 2 West Alligin Road 1

Postcodes in IV22 50 shown View all postcodes

IV22 2AA IV22 2AG IV22 2EE IV22 2EG IV22 2EH IV22 2EJ IV22 2EN IV22 2EQ IV22 2ES IV22 2ET IV22 2EU IV22 2EW IV22 2EX IV22 2EY IV22 2EZ IV22 2HA IV22 2HB IV22 2HD IV22 2HE IV22 2HH IV22 2HJ IV22 2HL IV22 2HP IV22 2HU IV22 2HW IV22 2HX IV22 2HZ IV22 2JA IV22 2JB IV22 2JD IV22 2JE IV22 2JF IV22 2JH IV22 2JJ IV22 2JL IV22 2JN IV22 2JP IV22 2JQ IV22 2JR IV22 2JS IV22 2JU IV22 2JW IV22 2JX IV22 2JY IV22 2JZ IV22 2LA IV22 2LB IV22 2LD IV22 2LF IV22 2LG