Talmine,_Sutherland

Talmine, Sutherland

Talmine, Sutherland

Human settlement in Scotland


Talmine is a crofting and fishing township, overlooking Talmine Bay, an inlet on the western shore of Tongue Bay[1] in northern Sutherland, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. The Shamrock, a 19th-century sloop located within the bay, is protected by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.[2] She can be seen in the photo to the right, on the beach, underneath/between the stone building and blue car roughly centre image.

Quick Facts OS grid reference, Council area ...

The township is located 2 miles from the nearest main road, the A838 and is about 4 miles from Tongue, the nearest decently sized town. It is located directly north of Midtown and Directly South of Midfield and Achininver.[3]


References

  1. Microsoft; Nokia (26 February 2017). "Talmine" (Map). Bing Maps. Microsoft. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  2. "Shamrock: Talmine Bay, Tongue Bay, Atlantic NC56SE 8002". rcahms.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  3. "Talmine · Lairg IV27 4YS, UK". Talmine · Lairg IV27 4YS, UK. Retrieved 18 August 2021.



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