River Kirkaig

Places of Interest

Falls of Kirkaig

Waterfall

Photo: Dorcas Sinclair, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Falls of Kirkaig are a waterfall in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland in the county of Sutherland. The fall is located on the River Kirkaig, south by southeast of the village of Lochinver, on the main approach footpath to Suilven mountain. Falls of Kirkaig is situated 2½ miles east of River Kirkaig.

Places in the Area

Lochinver

Photo: Phillip Capper, CC BY 2.0.

Lochinver is a small fishing village in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 651 in 2011. It's about 30 miles north of Ullapool. Lochinver starkly illustrates the plight of Scotland's fishing industry: many foreign trawlers land their catch here, but hardly any Scottish boats still operate.

North West Highlands Geopark

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

North West Highlands Geopark is a UNESCO Geopark in Caithness and Sutherland in the north-west Scottish Highlands. The 2,000 km2 Geopark has coastal cliffs, beaches, mountains caves and waterfalls and a variety of unique geological features.

Achnahaird

Hamlet

Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Achnahaird is a small settlement on Achnahaird Bay in Ross and Cromarty, in the Scottish council area of Highland. The beach at Achnahaird Bay was used in the filming of 'The Eagle'. Achnahaird is situated 5 miles southwest of River Kirkaig.

River Kirkaig

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Localities in the Area

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