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About Polbain

Polbain perches on Scotland's remote northwest coast, a tiny crofting settlement overlooking the Summer Isles. Reaching it means commitment - take the A835 north from Inverness, then brave 25km of single-track roads from Drumrunie. Most visitors come via Ullapool, 40km southeast, making this a proper Highland expedition rather than a local jaunt. The small harbor still shelters traditional fishing boats against its weathered stone pier.

Where is Polbain on the map?

Polbain is in Scotland, at 58.033, -5.383 - about 4 km south-east of Altandhu.

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The closest airport to Polbain is Inverness Airport, 141 km (about 1 h 56 min by car).

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