Achnashellach

Achnashellach

infobox UK place
country = Scotland
official_name= Achnashellach
scots_name=
gaelic_name=
population=
os_grid_reference= NH006470
map_type=Scotland
latitude=57.46933
longitude=-5.32631
unitary_scotland= Highland
lieutenancy_scotland=
constituency_westminster=
constituency_scottish_parliament=
post_town=
postcode_district = IV54 8
postcode_area= IV
dial_code=

Achnashellach (Gaelic: "Ach nan Seileach") is an area in Wester Ross (Scottish Highlands) at the eastern end of Loch Dùghaill. It is on the A890 road and benefits from a railway station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, and is within the Scottish council area of Highland.

The Battle of Achnashellach is said to have taken place in 1505.

See also

*Achnashellach Forest

External links

* [http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurefirst4769.html Its entry in the Gazetteer for Scotland]
* [http://www.hostel-scotland.co.uk/hostels/index.asp?ID=61 the Achnashellach Hostel]


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