Villages · Scottish Highlands
Elphin
Elphin — a village in scotland highlands.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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Place summary
Elphin is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its remote setting and traditional Highland architecture. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views typical of the region, making it a quiet spot for those looking to experience rural Scotland. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere with opportunities for outdoor activities in the nearby countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 58.0606, -5.0265
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650065 (CC BY 4.0)
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Elphin ROC Post
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Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
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Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
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Cnoc an Ruadhlaich
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
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Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Elphin ROC Post
Elphin ROC Post — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc Breac
Cnoc Breac — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil
Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Eilean an Tighe
Eilean an Tighe — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc an Ruadhlaich
Cnoc an Ruadhlaich — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Elphin
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Ardmair Point Touring Park
Ardmair Point Touring Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Acheninver Hostel
Acheninver Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Ullapool Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Ullapool Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Broomfield Holiday Park
Broomfield Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elphin?
- Elphin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4HH).
- What is Elphin?
- Elphin — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Elphin?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4HH.
- How do I get to Elphin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4HH. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.