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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Achterneed

Also known as: Uachdar Niad

In or near Strathpeffer.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Achterneed in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Wooded seclusion at Achterneed - geograph.org.uk - 8167728

Alan Reid β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 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

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Enigmatic sign beside the road to the Heights - geograph.org.uk - 5250593πŸ“· 3

Heritage railway stations Β· Scottish Highlands

Achterneed railway station

Achterneed railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Free
Castle Leod - Seat of Clan Mackenzie - geograph.org.uk - 7981238πŸ“· 4

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Castle Leod

Castle Leod in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— castleleod.org.uk
Blairninich (Fodderty Standing Stones) - Western Stone - geograph.org.uk - 7981457πŸ“· 5

Windmills Β· Scottish Highlands

Fodderty Standing Stones

Fodderty Standing Stones β€” a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Eagle Stone - Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 7953517πŸ“· 4

Other places Β· Scottish Highlands

Clach an Tiompain

Clach an Tiompain in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— highlandmuseumofchildhood.org.uk
Old fence post, by Blairninich - geograph.org.uk - 7097479πŸ“· 3

Other places Β· Scottish Highlands

Bottacks

Bottacks in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Eagle Stone - Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 7953517πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Highlands

Eagle Stone

Eagle Stone β€” a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— highlandmuseumofchildhood.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Achterneed

Places to stay

Snowy morning in Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 6031283πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Scottish Highlands

Holly Lodge

Holly Lodge β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland highlands.

β†— holly-lodge.scotlandeo.co.uk
The entrance to Five Acre Wood, Contin - geograph.org.uk - 5411608πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands

Riverside Campsite

Riverside Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

Derelict site, Conon Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6647488πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Conon Bridge Hotel

Conon Bridge Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

Pedestrian level crossing, Dingwall - geograph.org.uk - 6935742πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Highlands

Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club

Dingwall Camping and Caravanning Club β€” a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Butler's Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 7805959πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

Fairburn Activity Centre

Fairburn Activity Centre β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Combine harvester, by Muir of Ord - geograph.org.uk - 6903066πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Ord House Hotel

Ord House Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

Places to eat & drink

Snowy morning in Strathpeffer - geograph.org.uk - 6031283πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer

Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Blackfriars pub, Academy St, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5919805πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Fraser Street, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5853233πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

67 Church Street, Inverness

67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Inverness Victorian Market - geograph.org.uk - 8294620πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

β†— her.highland.gov.uk
Entrance plaza, Inverness railway station - geograph.org.uk - 4526785πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Invergordon - High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5201191πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon

Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

β†— her.highland.gov.uk

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Aberdeen Castle β€” castle in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— breakneckcomedy.co.uk
Road to Braemar - geograph.org.uk - 94850πŸ“· 3

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Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

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Aboyne Castle

Aboyne Castle β€” castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— scotland.org.uk

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.