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About Achnabat

Achnabat is a tiny Highland settlement on Scotland's far north coast, reached via the scenic A99 coastal road. Most visitors drive the 40km from Thurso through Melvich, though the route from Lairg via the A836 and Bettyhill offers stunning inland scenery. The name means "field of the boats" in Gaelic, hinting at its maritime heritage.

Where is Achnabat on the map?

Achnabat is in Scotland, at 58.532, -4.299 - about 35 km north of Achness.

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The closest airport to Achnabat is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 101 km (about 1 h 38 min by car).

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