Cannich
Cannich | |
Scottish Gaelic: Canaich | |
Cannich |
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Population | n/a |
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OS grid reference | NH337315 |
Council area | Highland |
Lieutenancy area | Inverness |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BEAULY |
Postcode district | IV4 |
Dialling code | 01456 |
Police | Scottish |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | Ross, Skye and Lochaber |
Scottish Parliament | Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch |
Coordinates: 57°20′37″N 4°45′54″W / 57.34357°N 4.76507°W
Cannich (Gaelic: Canaich) is a village at the southern end of Strathglass, in the Highlands of Scotland, about 26 miles (42 km) west of the city of Inverness. It is at the furthest point of the A831 that loops around the Aird from Beauly to Drumnadrochit.
It is home to Strathglass Shinty Club, considered to be the oldest organised Shinty Club in the world.
For visitors, there is a Caravan Park, with Bog cotton cafe onsite, Chalet Park, The Slaters Arms (Dining and Luxury Cabins) and a grocery shop. There are many opportunities for Hill and Glen walking in the local area.