Melvich, Highland

(Mealabhaich)

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Melvich is a settlement in Highland

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Melvich within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Melvich in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Melvich, vil. with inn, Reay par., NE. Sutherland, on left side of mouth of river Halladale, 17 miles W. of Thurso, pop. 259; P.O., T.O.; the inn is a favourite resort of sportsmen; Melvich forms part of the conjoint vil. of Portskerra and Melvich. See PORTSKERRA.

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