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About Altnaharra

Altnaharra occupies a remote spot in Sutherland's Flow Country, reached via the A836 from Lairg to Tongue. This Highland village sits amongst vast peat bogs and scattered lochs, serving long-distance routes to Thurso and Inverness whilst connecting local crofting communities. The settlement famously recorded Britain's coldest-ever temperature at -27.2°C in 1995.

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Altnaharra is in Scotland, at 58.283, -4.444 - about 11 km west of Achness.

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The closest airport to Altnaharra is Inverness Airport, 122 km (about 1 h 40 min by car).

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