Pristine Achmelvich
A stunning white beach, clear colourful waters, sunny skies. This is typical of what can be found in sheltered coves all along Scotland's north-western coastline. A truly glorious October morning!
This is the main beach at Achmelvich (Gaelic: Achadh Mhealbhaich) in Sutherland. The name comes from the Gaelic "Achadh" - a plain or meadow and "mealvaich" - sandy dunes. It is a (very) small settlement at the far end of a single-track road with a Youth Hostel, campground, caravan park, laundrette, shop and take-away.
Dogs are banned from the beach during the main tourist season and are also not permitted at the campground and caravan park. However, an out-of-season dog walker can be seen at the far end of the beach above.
Pristine Achmelvich
A stunning white beach, clear colourful waters, sunny skies. This is typical of what can be found in sheltered coves all along Scotland's north-western coastline. A truly glorious October morning!
This is the main beach at Achmelvich (Gaelic: Achadh Mhealbhaich) in Sutherland. The name comes from the Gaelic "Achadh" - a plain or meadow and "mealvaich" - sandy dunes. It is a (very) small settlement at the far end of a single-track road with a Youth Hostel, campground, caravan park, laundrette, shop and take-away.
Dogs are banned from the beach during the main tourist season and are also not permitted at the campground and caravan park. However, an out-of-season dog walker can be seen at the far end of the beach above.