Melvich
Located in Highland, Scotland Coordinates: 58°33′15″ N 3°55′04″ W
- Elevation
- 31 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/London · UTC+00:00
About Melvich
Melvich is a village. Location: Highland, Scotland. Elevation: 31 m.
Melvich (from Norse Mel Vik – "sand dune bay" – rendered into Scottish Gaelic: A' Mhealbhaich) is a village in the county of Sutherland on the north coast of Scotland. It is situated on the A836 road, near the mouth of the River Halladale. It has a successful Gaelic choir. The A897 road which runs from Helmsdale, through the Strath of Kildonan and past Kinbrace, terminates at Melvich.
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In comparison
- Nearest larger town: Aultivullin, 8 km NW
- 46 sights and natural places within 10 km Halladale River, Melvich Bay
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Halladale River River, Highland0.5 km S
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Melvich Bay Natural site, Highland1.7 km NE
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Baligill Head Natural site, Highland4.1 km W
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Rubha na Cloiche Natural site, Highland2.3 km NW
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Stac Geodh' Eisgiadh Mountain, Highland3.5 km E
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Strathy Point Lighthouse Landmark, Highland7.7 km NW
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