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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Avernish

Also known as: Abhairnis

In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Avernish in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Avernish, castles in Scottish Highlands

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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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
57.2700, -5.5800
District
Highland
Postcode
IV40 8EQ
Parliamentary constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Nearest railway station
Kyle of Lochalsh8.1 km

Sources

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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.