Achies Highland

We have Pubs (6), Restaurants (14), Banks (0), Hotels (11), Shops (12), Supermarkets (5), Takeaways (17), Cinemas (0), Home improvement (25), Health and beauty (34), Attractions (8), Property services (16) and Education (18)

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The nearest train stations to Achies are

Scotscalder (2.27 miles)

Georgemas Junction (2.97 miles)

Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW12 postcode district.

County or areaHighland
Postcode districtKW12
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 20 min4:05 am – 10:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 20 min9:02 am – 3:22 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,940 residentsin the Caithness North West census areaMedian age 49.32,312 households76% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright12% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.2% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 2,556 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: health and social work 10%, water and waste 9%, retail and wholesale 8%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 58% go by car, 3% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle44% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages26% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows -1°C932 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October87 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 6°CJFebruary: -1 to 6°CFMarch: 0 to 8°CMApril: 2 to 11°CAMay: 3 to 13°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 17°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 9°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBetween the Mires Poollake · 1.1 miTail of Reabeg Poollake · 1.1 miIsland Stream Poolriver · 1.4 miDale Damwater · 1.0 miDale Stream Poolriver · 1.8 miAchanarras Hillhill · 1.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names





Pubs

Pubs in Achies

 

 

14 Restaurants in Achies in 5 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Achies

 

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Hotels

Hotels in Achies

 

 

12 Shops in Achies in 2 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Achies

 

 

17 Takeaways in Achies in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Achies

 

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25 Home improvement in Achies in 8 categories

 

 

34 Health and beauty in Achies in 6 categories

 

 

8 Attractions in Achies in 4 categories

 

 

16 Property services in Achies in 4 categories

 

 

18 Education in Achies in 7 categories

 

 

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Top restaurants in Achies

  • Le Bistro - Thurso

    English Restaurant

    2 Traill St, Thurso, KW14 8EJ

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewCharming Restaurant where you receive a very friendly welcome. The food is excellent and the service is swift but ...

 

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Top shops in Achies

  • Eye Candy - Thurso

    Gift Shop

    15 High Street, Thurso, KW14 8AG

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat gift shop has a bit of everything. Really good customer service. Would recommend Eye Candy to any ...

 

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Top takeaways in Achies

  • Castletown Fish and Chip Shop - Thurso

    Thurso, KW14 8UQ

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent nice crispy batter 3 sizes of fish to choose from the large is the size of a whale staff ...

  • Harbour Chip Shop - Wick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Harbour Quay, Wick, KW1 5EN

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewHad fish and chips tonight on our way back home to Orkney. I can honestly say, they were the best ...

  • Shelina Spice - Thurso

    Provost Sinclair Road, Thurso, KW14 7AS

    8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Food which is Freshly Cooked with Fresh Ingredients. Very reasonable Price as well. Home Delivery if Required. ...

  • Spice Tandoori - Wick

    2 Shore, Wick, KW1 4LU

    14.7 miles away

    4 star reviewReally tasty fresh food, reasonably priced, friendly and attentive staff.

 

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