Villages · Scottish Highlands
Shinness
Shinness — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lairg · 9.9 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
Shinness is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. This remote settlement is characterised by its stunning natural surroundings, typical of the region's rugged landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for exploring the nearby Highlands and enjoying outdoor activities. The village serves as a quiet retreat amid Scotland's scenic beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 58.0833, -4.4667
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Lairg — 9.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637964 (CC BY 4.0)
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Murray Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Murray Memorial, Shinness
Forts · 0.9 km
Achnairn
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.0 km
Woodend Caravan and Camping Site
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Achfrish
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Loch Bhanabhaidh
Lakes · 2.7 km
Feith Osdail Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Pondside Camping & Accommodation
Campsites · 3.2 km
Strath Tirry
Gorges · 3.7 km
Cnoc a' Choire
Mountains & hills · 3.7 km
Rhian
Villages · 3.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Other places · Scottish Highlands
Caithness and Sutherland
Caithness and Sutherland in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Murray Memorial
Murray Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forts · Scottish Highlands
Murray Memorial, Shinness
Murray Memorial, Shinness — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Woodend Caravan and Camping Site
Woodend Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Shinness
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Woodend Caravan and Camping Site
Woodend Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Pondside Camping & Accommodation
Pondside Camping & Accommodation — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lairg Caravan Park
Lairg Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Lairg Glamping Pods
Lairg Glamping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Falls of Shin
Falls of Shin — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shinness?
- Shinness is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4DN).
- What is Shinness?
- Shinness — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Shinness?
- The nearest railway station is Lairg, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV27 4DN.
- How do I get to Shinness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4DN. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.