About Upper Dounreay

Upper Dounreay is a small settlement located in the Highland region of Scotland, specifically within the KW14 postcode area. It is situated near the coast, offering views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea. The area is primarily residential, with a few local amenities available for residents and visitors. The settlement is close to the Dounreay nuclear power development, which has played a significant role in the local economy. The nearby village of Thurso, just a short drive away, provides additional facilities, including shops, schools, and healthcare services. Upper Dounreay serves as a quiet base for those exploring the rugged beauty of the Highland landscape and the coastal areas of northern Scotland.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Thurso Train Station 6.8 miles
Scotscalder Train Station 8.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Achreamie 0.9 miles Balmore 1.2 miles Lower Dounreay 1.4 miles Buldoo 1.4 miles Shebster 1.4 miles Isauld 1.9 miles Crosskirk 3.1 miles Westfield 3.2 miles Reay 3.2 miles Knockglass 3.3 miles Broubster 3.6 miles Brackrevach 3.9 miles

Local Government

District Highland
Ward Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Constituency Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Streets in KW14 30 shown View all streets

A836 19 A9 4 Angus Court 1 B855 1 B870 2 B874 1 B876 2 Balimore Place 1 Bank Place 1 Bardnaclavan Place 1 Barrock Street 2 Battery Road 1 Bay View Terrace 1 Bayview Avenue 1 Beach Court 1 Beach Road 1 Beinn Ratha Court 1 Bordan House Road 1 Brabster Street 1 Brilon Court 1 Brims Road 1 Brownhill Road 2 Burn Road 2 Burnett Place 2 Burnside 1 Butcher's Lane 1 Cairnfield Houses 1 Cairnmore Place 1 Calder Drive 1 Calder Square 1

Postcodes in KW14 50 shown View all postcodes

KW14 7AA KW14 7AB KW14 7AD KW14 7AE KW14 7AF KW14 7AG KW14 7AH KW14 7AJ KW14 7AL KW14 7AN KW14 7AP KW14 7AQ KW14 7AR KW14 7AS KW14 7AT KW14 7AU KW14 7AW KW14 7AX KW14 7AZ KW14 7BE KW14 7BG KW14 7BJ KW14 7BL KW14 7BQ KW14 7BY KW14 7BZ KW14 7DB KW14 7DD KW14 7DE KW14 7DF KW14 7DG KW14 7DH KW14 7DJ KW14 7DL KW14 7DN KW14 7DP KW14 7DQ KW14 7DR KW14 7DS KW14 7DT KW14 7DU KW14 7DW KW14 7DX KW14 7DY KW14 7DZ KW14 7EA KW14 7EB KW14 7EE KW14 7EF KW14 7EG