Balnafoich

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Balnafoich
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Balnafoich
Location within the Inverness area
OS grid reference NH688358
Council area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Farr
Postcode district IV2 6
Police Scotland
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Ambulance Scottish
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°23′39″N4°11′04″W / 57.39416°N 4.18452°W / 57.39416; -4.18452 Coordinates: 57°23′39″N4°11′04″W / 57.39416°N 4.18452°W / 57.39416; -4.18452

Balnafoich (Scottish Gaelic : Baile na Faich meaning Township of the Green Field) was once only a small croft, but is now a little settlement lying 7 miles south of Inverness, in Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. [1]

Balnafoich lies on the River Nairn.

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References

  1. Microsoft; Nokia (1 April 2017). "Balnafoich" (Map). Bing Maps . Microsoft. Retrieved 1 April 2017.