Villages · Scottish Highlands
Shieldaig
In or near Gairloch.
Shieldaig — a village in scotland highlands.
Russel Wills — 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
Shieldaig is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its scenic coastal setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a base for exploring the surrounding natural landscapes, including mountains and lochs. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of rural Highland communities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6888, -5.6817
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV21 2AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637993 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loch Shieldaig
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Torr nan Damhan
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
USAAF Liberator Crash Memorial Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Fairy Lochs
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Creagan Fhamhair, Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Creagan Fhamhair
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Broadford Beds Formation
Other places · 1.7 km
Kerrysdale
Villages · 2.0 km
An Torr
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Kerry Falls Hydro-Electric Scheme
Other places · 2.3 km
Loch Bràigh Horrisdale
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.3 km
An Dunain, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Shieldaig
Loch Shieldaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Torr nan Damhan
Torr nan Damhan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
USAAF Liberator Crash Memorial Plaque
USAAF Liberator Crash Memorial Plaque — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Fairy Lochs
Fairy Lochs in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Creagan Fhamhair, Fort
Creagan Fhamhair, Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Creagan Fhamhair
Creagan Fhamhair — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Shieldaig
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Myrtle Bank Hotel
Myrtle Bank Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Caravan & Camp Site
Gairloch Caravan & Camp Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel
Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Sands Caravan and Camping
Sands Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Poolewe Caravan & Camping Club
Poolewe Caravan & Camping Club — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shieldaig?
- Shieldaig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV21 2AW).
- What is Shieldaig?
- Shieldaig — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Shieldaig?
- Drivers can use postcode IV21 2AW.
- How do I get to Shieldaig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV21 2AW. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.