Invershin
Invershin
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![]() Ruined cottage in Invershin | |
![]() ![]() Invershin Location within the Sutherland area | |
OS grid reference | NH579952 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | lairg |
Postcode district | IV27 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Invershin (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Sin) is a scattered village in the Parish of Creich, 6 miles (10 km) south of Lairg[1] and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Bonar Bridge in the south of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[2]
Invershin is located close to the junction of the River Shin and the River Oykel.[1] Lands of "Inverchyn" or "Inverchen" are mentioned in 13th century documents. The motte remains of Invershin Castle are located near Invershin.[3]
It is served by Invershin railway station, and is the location of the Shin Railway Viaduct which carries the Far North Line across the Kyle of Sutherland. In 2000, a footbridge was added to the northern side of the viaduct and is part of National Cycle Network Route 1.
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References[]
- ^ a b "Invershin: Overview". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Invershin". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland (8 May 2015). "Invershin Castle (13001)". Canmore. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- Populated places in Sutherland
- Highland geography stubs