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Muir of Ord
Also known as: Am Blàr Dubh
Muir of Ord — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Muir of Ord · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Muir of Ord is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,690 people. Address: IV6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5200°, -4.4600°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Muir of Ord (Scottish Gaelic: Am Blàr Dubh) is a village in Easter Ross, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is situated near the western end of the Black Isle, about 9 miles (14 km) west of the city of Inverness and 5+1⁄2 miles (9 km) south of Dingwall. The village had a population of 2,840 in 2020 and sits 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level. The Scottish geologist Sir Roderick Murchison was born in the village in 1792.
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Background
History
Named Tarradale until 1862, historically access to the village was limited by the natural obstacles of the River Beauly and the River Conon. This changed in 1814 with the construction of the Conon Bridge. Cattle drivers used the new routes to transport livestock and markets were set up in 1820 close to where the village now lies.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5200, -4.4600
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 2,690
- Nearest railway station
- Muir of Ord — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.muiroford.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011555 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Muir of Ord (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Muir of Ord.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muir of Ord?
- Muir of Ord is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV6).
- Is Muir of Ord free to visit?
- Yes, Muir of Ord is free to enter.
- How do I get to Muir of Ord?
- The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV6.