Once home to seven crofting families, the village was cleared in 1819 during the Highland Clearances, when tenants were evicted to make way for sheep farming on the Sutherland Estates.

Today, visitors can explore the faint remains of homes, barns, and corn kilns, with interpretation boards offering insight into the lives once lived here. Though much of the site is covered in bracken, springtime reveals the layout more clearly. Achanlochy offers a quiet, reflective experience and a powerful connection to Scotland’s rural past.

Good to Know

• Access: From the east end of Naver Bridge, follow signs and park at the disused quarry; site is a short uphill walk
• Walking: 150m gravel track to a 250m circular route over rough grazing; walking boots recommended
• Facilities: No facilities on site; nearest amenities in Bettyhill
• Photo Tip: Best views in spring before bracken grows; look for the white house of Achaboorin nearby
• Trail Info: Part of the Strathnaver Trail; maps available from Strathnaver Museum