Castles · Scottish Highlands
Avernish
Also known as: Abhairnis
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Avernish in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 8.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Avernish 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.
From the Wikipedia article
Avernish (Scottish Gaelic: Abhairnis) is a small rural hamlet located in the Highlands of Scotland, specifically in Ross-shire. Nearby attractions include The Eilean Donan Castle and The Isle of Skye. The road to and through this community is single track only; livestock as well as domesticated animals are sometimes present on the road.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2700, -5.5800
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 8.1 km
Sources
Other places nearby

Glas Eilean
Islands · 0.4 km

Avernish Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km

Site of bunder fuel tank
Historic houses · 1.7 km

Auchtertyre
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.8 km

Ardintoul
Vineyards · 1.9 km

Lochalsh Parish Church, Kirkton of Lochalsh
Historic churches · 2.1 km

Fireach Ard
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km

Kirkton
Villages · 2.1 km

Gleann Udalain, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km

Nostie
Castles · 2.3 km

Ard Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km

Ard Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Nearby
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Avernish Hill
Avernish Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Site of bunder fuel tank
Site of bunder fuel tank — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Auchtertyre
Auchtertyre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Ardintoul
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Lochalsh Parish Church, Kirkton of Lochalsh
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Where to eat & stay near Avernish
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Avernish?
- Avernish is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8EQ).
- What is Avernish?
- Avernish in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Avernish?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8EQ.
- Does Avernish charge admission?
- Avernish typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Avernish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8EQ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.