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3About Achavar
Achavar lies in Scotland's remote Caithness region, reached via the A99 coastal route from Wick or the longer A9 journey from Inverness. The village sits among scattered Highland communities, with Wick John O'Groats Airport nearby and about 8 EV charging points in the area. It's perfectly positioned just 4 kilometres from the remarkable Grey Cairns of Camster, two superbly preserved Neolithic burial chambers over 5,000 years old.
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Achavar is in Scotland, at 58.316, -3.260 - about 24 km north-east of Berriedale.
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What is the closest airport to Achavar?
The closest airport to Achavar is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 26 km (about 26 min by car).