Achmelvich
Achmelvich is a settlement situated in the Highland region of Scotland. The name comes from the Gaelic "Achadh" - a plain or meadow and "mealbhaich" - sandy dunes.
- Village
- …lies at an elevation of around 20 feet (10 metres)
- …is also known as “Achadh Mhealbhaich”
- Description: village in Assynt, Highland, Scotland
Places of Interest
Highlights include Soyea Island and Clachtoll Broch.
Soyea Island
Soyea Island or Soyea is an uninhabited rocky island… Soyea Island is situated 2 miles south of Achmelvich.
Clachtoll Broch
Clachtoll Broch is a ruins, which is situated 2½ miles northwest of Achmelvich.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Clachtoll and Lochinver.
Achmelvich
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Latitude
58.16874° or 58° 10′ 8″ north
Longitude
-5.30034° or 5° 18′ 1″ west
Open location code
9CCP5M9X+FV
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Welsh—“Achmelvich” goes by many names.
AchmelvichBasque
Achadh MhealbhaichBreton
Achadh MhealbhaichCornish
AchmelvichDutch
Achadh MhealbhaichIrish
Achadh MhealbhaichManx
Achadh MhealbhaichScottish Gaelic
AchmelvichScottish Gaelic
Achadh MhealbhaichWelsh
AchmelvichWelsh
Achmelvich - Achadh Mhealbhaich
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ardroe and Feadan.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel and Machair.
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