Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Islands
Acharacle
Also known as: Àth Tharracail
Acharacle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Acharacle is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Acharacle (; Scottish Gaelic: Àth Tharracail, "Torquil's ford") is a village on the landward end of the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, at the foot of Loch Shiel. The ford referred to in the name spans the River Shiel, and, according to legend, was the site of a battle between Somerled and a Norwegian warrior named Torquil.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7450, -5.7980
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH36 4JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acharacle?
- Acharacle is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.7450°, -5.7980°.
- Is Acharacle free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Acharacle is free.