Farr, Strathnairn
Farr (Gaelic: Fàrr[1]) is a large area in Strathnairn,[2] about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Inverness, in the Highland of Scotland. Much of the area is spread along the B851 single track road. Its boundaries lie just north of Inverernie and Dalveallan, to the south of Socaich, in the west to the Biorraid, and in the east where the Monadhliath Mountains begin. Farr has a primary school,[3] several churches, shop, and a community hall.
Farr
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 Wintry scene at An Darach, Farr | |
  Farr Location within the Inverness area | |
| OS grid reference | NH683331 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode district | IV2 6 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Farr Wind Farm is found on the Sealbhanaich, an area located in the Monadhliath Mountains to the south east of Farr and Strathnairn.
References
- Iain Mac an Tàilleir (2003). "Placenames collected by Iain Mac an Tailleir". Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
- Forbes, William. "History of Strathnairn". Strathnairn Heritage Association. Archived from the original on 15 September 2011., 2008.
- "Farr Primary School". Highland Council. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
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