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About Portskerra

Portskerra is a tiny coastal village in Sutherland, perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking Melvich Bay. Reached via the A99 coastal road or the scenic A897 from Helmsdale, it's become a popular North Coast 500 stop. The village name means "harbor of the rocky reef" in Gaelic, after the distinctive sandstone sea stacks protecting the bay.

Where is Portskerra on the map?

Portskerra is in Scotland, at 58.563, -3.936 - about 25 km west of Achnavast.

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The closest airport to Portskerra is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 65 km (about 1 h 5 min by car).

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