Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Auchtertyre
Also known as: Uachdar Thìre
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Auchtertyre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
John Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Auchtertyre reservoir in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Duncraig, located 6.5 km away. Entry to the reservoir is free. The postcode for sat-nav is IV40 8EG.
About
Auchtertyre is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — 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
Auchtertyre (Scottish Gaelic: Uachdar Thìre, "Upper Land") is a village, lying half a mile from the north shore of Loch Alsh near Kyle of Lochalsh, in the Highlands and in the Scottish council area of the Highland Council. Nearby Auchtertyre Hill, to the north of the village, has a height of 452 metres (1,483 ft). Auchtertyre Primary School serves the surrounding area, including Achmore, Balmacara and Dornie.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.2860, -5.5850
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4819478 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Auchtertyre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Auchtertyre Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Avernish
Castles · 1.8 km
Nostie
Castles · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchtertyre?
- Auchtertyre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8EG).
- What is Auchtertyre?
- Auchtertyre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchtertyre?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8EG.
- Is Auchtertyre free to visit?
- Yes, Auchtertyre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchtertyre?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8EG.