Villages · Scottish Highlands
Portgower
Portgower — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale · 2.7 km
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
Portgower is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It features traditional architecture and a coastal setting. The area is known for its scenic views and proximity to the North Sea, making it a quiet spot for those interested in rural Scottish life.
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- Coordinates
- 58.0984, -3.6880
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW8 6HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640057 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Portgower, Broch site
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Dun Phail, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Shore of Gartymore
Beaches · 1.6 km
Helmsdale Land League Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Creag an Taghain
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Land League Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Creag a' Choire
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Creag Marail
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
The Emigrants
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Helmsdale Castle Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
War Memorial, Helmsdale
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Kildonan and Helmsdale War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Portgower, Broch site
Portgower, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Phail, Broch
Dun Phail, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Shore of Gartymore
Shore of Gartymore is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Helmsdale Land League Memorial
Helmsdale Land League Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Creag an Taghain
Creag an Taghain — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 323 m.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Land League Cairn
Land League Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Portgower
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Helmsdale Hostel
Helmsdale Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Dalchalm Caravan Club Site
Dalchalm Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dunbeath Harbour Camping
Dunbeath Harbour Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Inver Caravan Park & BB
Inver Caravan Park & BB — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Golspie Links Caravan Park
Golspie Links Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portgower?
- Portgower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW8 6HL).
- What is Portgower?
- Portgower — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Portgower?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW8 6HL.
- How do I get to Portgower?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW8 6HL.