Villages · Scottish Islands
Melness
Melness — a village in scotland islands.
Peter Aikman — 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.
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Place summary
Melness is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its scenic coastal views and proximity to the surrounding natural landscapes. The village serves as a quiet settlement, offering a glimpse into rural life in this part of Scotland. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of island communities.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5167, -4.4333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4YR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642771 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Melness House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Dun Buidhe
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Talmine,corn mill
Watermills · 1.2 km
Bayview campsite
Campsites · 1.4 km
Talmine
Beaches · 1.5 km
Tongue Bay
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Talmine Bay
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Melness War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Melness
Other places · 2.4 km
Rabbit Islands
Islands · 2.4 km
Pier, Tongue
Piers · 2.5 km
Achnahuaigh
Other places · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Buidhe
Dun Buidhe — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Islands
Talmine,corn mill
Talmine,corn mill — scheduled monument-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Bayview campsite
Bayview campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Tongue Bay
Tongue Bay — bay in northwest Highland, Scotland, in the western part of the former county of Sutherland.
Where to eat & stay near Melness
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Bayview campsite
Bayview campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Kyle of Tongue Hostel and Holiday Park
Kyle of Tongue Hostel and Holiday Park — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Craig'Dhu Caravan & Camping Site
Craig'Dhu Caravan & Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Choraidh Croft
Choraidh Croft — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Durness Youth Hostel
Durness Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melness?
- Melness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4YR).
- What is Melness?
- Melness — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Melness?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4YR.
- How do I get to Melness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4YR. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.