Invershin

Invershin (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Sin) is a scattered village in the Parish of Creich, 6 miles (10 km) south of Lairg[1] and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Bonar Bridge in the south of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[2]

Invershin

Ruined cottage in Invershin
Invershin
Location within the Sutherland area
OS grid referenceNH579952
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townlairg
Postcode districtIV27
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Invershin is located close to the junction of the River Shin and the River Oykel.[1] Lands of "Inverchyn" or "Inverchen" are mentioned in 13th century documents. The motte remains of Invershin Castle are located near Invershin.[3]

It is served by Invershin railway station, and is the location of the Shin Railway Viaduct which carries the Far North Line across the Kyle of Sutherland. In 2000, a footbridge was added to the northern side of the viaduct and is part of National Cycle Network Route 1.

The Kyle of Sutherland from Invershin

References
  1. "Invershin: Overview". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  2. Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Invershin". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  3. Historic Environment Scotland (8 May 2015). "Invershin Castle (13001)". Canmore. Retrieved 14 April 2018.


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