A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Achany, a mansion in Lairg parish, S Sutherlandshire,beautifully situated on the right bank of the Shin, 4 miles NNW of Invershin station. Purchased in 1840, its estate was greatly improved by the late Sir James Matheson, Bart. of the Lews and Achany (1796-1878),owner of 424,560 acres, valued at £19,489 per annum. Hugh Miller speaks of ' the woods of Achany, famous for their nuts. '
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Administrative units: | Lairg ScoP Sutherland ScoCnty |
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