Unapool
Unapool | |
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Location within the Highland council area | |
Area | 68 km2 (26 sq mi) |
Population | 57 (2011) |
• Density | 1/km2 (2.6/sq mi) |
Civil parish | |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
Unapool is a small settlement in the Assynt district of Sutherland in the Highland council area of Scotland.[1][2] It is located on the A894 between Durness and Ullapool. Ullapool and the A835 are located nearly 30 miles away. The nearest settlements to Unapool are Kylesku and Newton. Loch Unapool is nearby and the village is sandwiched between Loch a Chairn Bhain, Loch Gleann Dubh and Loch Glencoul.[2]
The settlement is not home to many permanent residents. However, Unapool and neighbouring Kylesku have a few holiday cottages.[3] In 2011 it had a population of 57.[4] The Nearby Kylesku Bridge is the nearest attraction other than the lochs.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Where is Unapool in Scotland?". geotargit.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Unapool · Lairg IV27 4HW, UK". Unapool · Lairg IV27 4HW, UK. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Unapool House Cottages, Kylesku – Self Catering". www.visitscotland.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Highland Council 2011 census profile for Settlement Zones
- ^ "#GetOutside: do more in the British Outdoors". OS GetOutside. Retrieved 6 August 2021.