Place:Altnaharra, Sutherland, Scotland

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NameAltnaharra
TypeHamlet
Coordinates58.267°N 4.433°W
Located inSutherland, Scotland     ( - 1975)
Also located inHighland Region, Scotland     (1975 - 1996)
Highland (council area), Scotland     (1996 - )
See alsoFarr, Sutherland, Scotlandparish in which it is located
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Altnaharra is a small hamlet in Sutherland in the Highland region of northern Scotland. The hamlet is on the A836 road, close to its junction with the B873. The nearest villages are Lairg and Tongue. Lochs in the area include Loch Naver and Loch Eriboll.

The name Altnaharra is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Allt na h-Eirbhe, meaning Stream at the boundary wall. This is named after a stream that flows through the hamlet.

Altnaharra is one of only two British locations where the String sedge plant can be found. The area north of the hamlet has been designated a site of special scientific interest for its 'internationally important range of wetland vegetation'.

For more information see the parish of Farr.

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