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Halkirk
Also known as: Hàcraig
Halkirk — village on the River Thurso in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Halkirk is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 923 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the River Thurso in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.5100°, -3.4900°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Halkirk (Scottish Gaelic: Hàcraig) is a village on the River Thurso in Caithness, in the Highland council area of Scotland. From Halkirk the B874 road runs towards Thurso in the north and towards Georgemas in the east. The village is within the parish of Halkirk, and is said by locals to be Scotland's first planned village.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5100, -3.4900
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 923
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011584 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Halkirk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Halkirk - geograph.org.uk - 243153.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halkirk?
- Halkirk is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6YE).
- Is Halkirk free to visit?
- Yes, Halkirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Halkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6YE.