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Location in HighlandBlackfold sits where the marker shows within the county.

18,637
Population
9,205
Households
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About Blackfold

Blackfold is a small settlement located in the Highland region of Scotland, within the IV3 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the country, surrounded by open countryside and typical Scottish landscapes. The area is known for its quiet, peaceful environment and is situated near the coast, offering views of the sea and nearby hills. The community is small, with a limited number of homes and local amenities. The surrounding area is popular for walking and enjoying the natural scenery. The name Blackfold likely derives from older Scottish Gaelic or Scots language roots, though the exact origin is not widely documented. The region is part of the broader Scottish Highlands, known for its rugged terrain and rich cultural heritage.

Local Data for Blackfold

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Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Beauly Train Station 5.3 miles
Inverness Train Station 6.2 miles
Muir Of Ord Train Station 6.8 miles
Conon Bridge Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Dochgarroch 1.9 miles South Clunes 2 miles Lochend 2 miles Newtonhill 2 miles Lentran 3.1 miles Inchmore 3.2 miles Purlie Lodge 3.3 miles Cabrich 3.6 miles Balchraggan 3.6 miles Abriachan 3.6 miles Kirkhill 3.6 miles Bunchrew 3.6 miles

Local Government

District Highland
Ward Inverness Central
Constituency Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackfold

What is the population of Blackfold?
Blackfold has a population of approximately 18,637 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Blackfold?
Blackfold is covered by the IV3 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Blackfold?
The nearest railway station to Blackfold is Beauly Train Station, about 5.3 miles away.

Streets in IV3 30 shown View all streets

A82 7 A862 5 Abban Place 2 Abban Street 2 Abbey Court 1 Achmore Court 1 Alexander Place 2 Anderson Street 7 Ardross Place 3 Ardross Street 2 Ardross Terrace 1 Assynt Road 2 Attadale Road 1 Balachlan Drive 1 Ballifeary Lane 2 Ballifeary Road 4 Balnacraig Court 1 Balnacraig Road 1 Balnafettack Crescent 1 Balnafettack Place 1 Balnafettack Road 1 Balnain Street 1 Benula Road 4 Birnie Terrace 1 Bishop's View 1 Bishops Road 3 Blackpark Terrace 1 Blarmore Avenue 2 Bowmore View 1 Bridgeview Drive 1

Postcodes in IV3 50 shown View all postcodes

IV3 5AB IV3 5AD IV3 5AE IV3 5AF IV3 5AG IV3 5AH IV3 5AJ IV3 5AL IV3 5AN IV3 5AP IV3 5AQ IV3 5AR IV3 5AS IV3 5AT IV3 5AU IV3 5AW IV3 5AX IV3 5AY IV3 5AZ IV3 5BA IV3 5BB IV3 5BD IV3 5BE IV3 5BF IV3 5BG IV3 5BL IV3 5BN IV3 5BP IV3 5BT IV3 5BU IV3 5BX IV3 5BY IV3 5BZ IV3 5DA IV3 5DD IV3 5DE IV3 5DF IV3 5DG IV3 5DH IV3 5DJ IV3 5DL IV3 5DN IV3 5DP IV3 5DQ IV3 5DR IV3 5DS IV3 5DT IV3 5DU IV3 5DW IV3 5DX