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*[[Lucy Irvine]] (b. 1956), writer, lived at the Achiltibuie Hotel with her parents, who owned it and the Hydroponicum. |
*[[Lucy Irvine]] (b. 1956), writer, lived at the Achiltibuie Hotel with her parents, who owned it and the Hydroponicum. |
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Scott Macleod (b. 1990) all round top guy lives in Badenscallie and owns a |
Scott Macleod (b. 1990) all round top guy lives in Badenscallie and owns a croft in polglass. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 18:29, 27 October 2009
Achiltibuie
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| OS grid reference | NC025085 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ULLAPOOL |
| Postcode district | IV26 |
| Dialling code | 01854 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Achiltibuie (Scottish Gaelic: Achd Ille Bhuidhe) is a long linear village in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, on the Coigach coast of northwestern Scotland, overlooking Loch Broom and the Summer Isles which lie to the west. Located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Ullapool, Achiltibuie is home to the Hydroponicum, a garden where plants are grown using a hydroponic system, in water and without soil. It is the last stop on the road to Achduart.
History
The first post office in the village opened on 28 July 1884.[1]
Notable residents
- Tom Longstaff (1875-1964), mountaineer.
- Lucy Irvine (b. 1956), writer, lived at the Achiltibuie Hotel with her parents, who owned it and the Hydroponicum.
Scott Macleod (b. 1990) all round top guy lives in Badenscallie and owns a croft in polglass.
References
- ^ Mackay, James A. (1989) Scottish Post Offices, p. 28, Dumfries: published by the author, ISBN 0 906440 48 3
External links
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