Achnasheen is a tiny village in Wester-Ross, in the centre of the Northern Highlands of Scotland, situated 42 miles north-west of Inverness. Achnasheen lies at a junction between Skye and Gairloch. The village was historically an important drover stop for the cattle-trade in the Highlands on their way to the markets at Dingwall and Inverness. The ‘Old Drovers Road’ can be seen on the north-side of Loch Rosque at 100ft above the main road. Achnasheen translated from Gaelic means ‘field of storms’ this is probably an accurate description of the area during winter weather, as it sits at a height of 500ft at the foot of Ben Fionn, with little shelter in the wide valley of Strathbran. Achnasheen has a railway station, a post-office and shop and The Studio gallery and café. On the road to Lochcarron there is a hotel with bunkhouse; other accommodation includes a cottage and a B&B. The village is ideally located as a base for touring the Highlands; attractions include the glacial outwash deltas, known as the Achnasheen Terraces; formed 10,000 years ago when the movement of the ice cut into the stone and gravel leaving artificial-looking flat-topped terraces. There are beautiful beaches on the east and west coasts and various mountains nearby.
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Places to Stay near Achnasheen
Ledgowan Lodge Hotel (0.62 miles)
Garve Hotel (14.35 miles)
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Craigdarroch Lodge Hotel (17.20 miles)
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The Torridon (17.35 miles)
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Achilty Hotel (17.47 miles)
Dating from the XVIIIth century, this former Drover's Inn provides excellent food and accommodation. The owners, Ethel and Christopher Slater, are passionate about looking after their guests.
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Coul House Hotel (18.30 miles)
The ancient Mackenzies of Coul picked a wonderful situation for this secluded country mansion. The hotel's emphasis is on personal service and high standards, both of food and accommodation. The ... More | visit website
Fairburn Lodge (18.92 miles)
Set in marvellous woodland, Fairburn Lodge (and Activity Centre) overlooks the beautiful and tranquil Strathconon Glen, only 30 minutes from Inverness. Located within the grounds of Fairburn House, Fairburn Lodge (and Activity ... More
Highland Hotel (19.67 miles)
MacKay's Hotel (19.81 miles)
McKay’s Hotel and Spa Lodge, Strathpeffer had an idyllic setting in the middle of the picturesque highland village of Strathpeffer. The hotel comprises of 57 rooms set across four accommodation ... More
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