Castles · Scottish Highlands
Invershin
Also known as: Inbhir Sin
Invershin in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Invershin · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Invershin Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Invershin, located just 0.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV27 4ET. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Invershin 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
Invershin (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Sin) is a scattered village in the Parish of Creich, 6 miles (10 km) south of Lairg and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Bonar Bridge in the south of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. Invershin is located close to the junction of the River Shin and the River Oykel. Lands of "Inverchyn" or "Inverchen" are mentioned in 13th century documents. The motte remains of Invershin Castle are located near Invershin. It is served by Invershin railway station, and is the location of the Shin Railway Viaduct which carries the Far North Line across the Kyle of Sutherland. In 2000, a footbridge was added to the northern side of the viaduct and is part of National Cycle Network Route 1.
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- Coordinates
- 57.9242, -4.4001
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Invershin — 0.1 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Shin Railway Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Invershin Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.1 km
Invershin railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.1 km
Kyle of Sutherland
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Carbisdale Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Culrain railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Invershin
Villages · 0.7 km
Culrain
Battlefields & battle sites · 0.7 km
Kyle of Sutherland
Lakes · 1.3 km
Invershin Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Invershin Farm,standing stone 220m ENE of
Windmills · 1.5 km
River Shin
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
Nearby
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Shin Railway Viaduct
Shin Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Invershin Bunkhouse
Invershin Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Invershin railway station
Invershin railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Kyle of Sutherland
Kyle of Sutherland in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Carbisdale Castle
Carbisdale Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Culrain railway station
Culrain railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Invershin
Places to stay
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Invershin Bunkhouse
Invershin Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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Falls of Shin
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Invershin?
- Invershin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4ET).
- What is Invershin?
- Invershin in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Invershin?
- The nearest railway station is Invershin, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV27 4ET.
- Does Invershin charge admission?
- Invershin typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Invershin?
- The nearest railway station is Invershin, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4ET.