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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PH21 postcode district.

County or areaHighland
Postcode districtPH21
Telephone code01540
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 55 min4:20 am – 10:15 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 42 min8:53 am – 3:34 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,541 residentsin the Badenoch and Strathspey South census areaMedian age 52.31,685 households71% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright15% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.2% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 1,790 in work, 31% retiredMain industries: hospitality 13%, health and social work 12%, other services 11%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 51% go by car, 3% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle51% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages40% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month February: highs 5°C, lows -2°C1,041 mm of rain a year, 26 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January113 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -2 to 4°CJFebruary: -2 to 5°CFMarch: -1 to 7°CMApril: 1 to 10°CAMay: 4 to 13°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 8 to 17°CASeptember: 7 to 14°CSOctober: 4 to 10°CONovember: 1 to 7°CNDecember: -2 to 5°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Parks and green spacesGynack Parkpark · 2.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes73 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197016 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 27 Nov 197537 mi away, KintailMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 202637 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.8 · PM2.5 3.4 · PM10 5.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband75% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband83% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)5.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,071 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation359 m1,178 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 218 to 427 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryKingussie Medical Practice2.6 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportInverness Airport INV30 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ68 miRailway stationKingussie2.7 miFerryInverness Loch Ness Ferry LandingLochend25 miBus stops3 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PH21 postcode district.


11 Pubs in Balavil in 2 categories

 

 

15 Restaurants in Balavil in 7 categories

 

 

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7 Shops in Balavil in 2 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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17 Takeaways in Balavil in 3 categories

 

 

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Cinemas in Balavil

 

 

31 Health and beauty in Balavil in 7 categories

 

 

8 Home improvement in Balavil in 4 categories

 

 

21 Attractions in Balavil in 8 categories

 

 

11 Property services in Balavil in 3 categories

 

 

8 Education in Balavil in 3 categories

 

 

1 Leisure in Balavil in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Balavil

  • Skiing Doo - Aviemore

    Bar

    9 Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RH

    8.8 miles away

    4 star reviewJust had the best lunch there. I couldn’t manage desert but my friend went into ecstasies over the waffle.

 

Top restaurants in Balavil

  • Papa Rock Restaurant - Aviemore

    Vegan Restaurant

    111 Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RH

    8.8 miles away

    5 star reviewvery nice meals excellent service top class

  • Revack Estate - Grantown on Spey

    Grantown on Spey, PH26 3NH

    18.8 miles away

    5 star reviewA true Highland welcome here, amazing food and a classy shop. Wonderful place for bird and red squirrel watching whilst ...

 

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  • Mikes Bikes - Aviemore

    Sports Shop

    5A Myrtlefield, Aviemore, PH22 1SB

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFabulous service, a great group of keen enthusistic staff. The shop caters for all levels of biking and seems to ...

 

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