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About Balloan

Balloan lies 3km from Lairg along the A836 in Sutherland, surrounded by typical Highland moorland and scattered crofts. The A836 runs north to Tongue or south via Bonar Bridge to the A9, whilst the A839 heads west from Lairg towards Lochinver. About 4 EV charging points serve the area. The settlement's traditional stone buildings weather naturally to blend with the surrounding Highland landscape.

Where is Balloan on the map?

Balloan is in Scotland, at 58.016, -4.384 - about 24 km north of Culrain.

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What is the closest airport to Balloan?

The closest airport to Balloan is Inverness Airport, 87 km (about 1 h 12 min by car).

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