Castles Β· Scottish Highlands
Achterneed
Also known as: Uachdar Niad
In or near Strathpeffer.
Achterneed in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall Β· 6.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Achterneed is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom β drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Achterneed (Scottish Gaelic: Uachdar Niad), also spelled Auchterneed, is a village in Highland, Scotland, lies within the environs of Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, 1-mile (1.6 km) north of Strathpeffer.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.6008, -4.5298
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV14 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall β 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.castleleod.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2717455 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Achterneed (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Achterneed railway station
Heritage railway stations Β· 0.3 km

Castle Leod
Castles Β· 0.4 km

Fodderty Standing Stones
Windmills Β· 1.0 km

Clach an Tiompain
Other places Β· 1.1 km

Bottacks
Other places Β· 1.1 km

Eagle Stone
Natural landmarks Β· 1.1 km

Strathpeffer railway station
Heritage railway stations Β· 1.2 km

Highland Museum of Childhood
Museums Β· 1.2 km

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer
Historic pubs Β· 1.3 km

Holly Lodge
B&Bs Β· 1.3 km

Strathpeffer Free Church of Scotland Church, Strathpeffer
Historic churches Β· 1.4 km

The Old Mill
Watermills Β· 1.5 km
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Achterneed railway station
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achterneed?
- Achterneed is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV14 9AA).
- What is Achterneed?
- Achterneed in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achterneed?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV14 9AA.
- Does Achterneed charge admission?
- Achterneed typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Achterneed?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV14 9AA.