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58°03′17″N5°24′34″W / 58.05468°N 5.40955°W / 58.05468; -5.40955 Coordinates: 58°03′17″N5°24′34″W / 58.05468°N 5.40955°W / 58.05468; -5.40955

Altandhu is a small hamlet, overlooking the sea loch, Loch an Alltain Duibh to the west, on the western shore of the Rubha Mor Peninsula, in the Achiltibuie area, in Ullapool, [1] Ross-shire, Scotland, within the Scottish council area of Highland.

Altandhu lies 3 miles (5 kilometres) southeast of Reiff, 2 miles (3 kilometres) northwest of Polbain and about 6 miles (10 kilometres) from the main village of Achiltibuie along the coast road to the east.

Despite its relatively small size, there are a number of interesting local attractions, including the Am Fuaran bar, [2] and Port Beag Chalets. [3] 2011 film The Eagle filmed on location amongst the landscapes surrounding Alandhu, including Achnahaird Bay. [4]

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References

  1. Microsoft; Nokia (27 February 2017). "Altandhu" (Map). Bing Maps . Microsoft. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  2. "The Am Fuaran Bar". amfuaran.co.uk/.
  3. "Port Beag Chalets". Portbeag.co.uk.
  4. "7 MOVIES FILMED ALONG THE NORTH COAST 500". northcoast500.com. Retrieved 30 April 2020.

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