Georgemas
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For other uses, see Georgemas (disambiguation).
Georgemas is an area in the county of Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Thurso and about two kilometres (one mile) east of the village of Halkirk.
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Georgemas | |
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Location within the Caithness area | |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HALKIRK |
Postcode district | KW12 |
Dialling code | 01847 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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58.52°N 3.45°W / 58.52; -3.45 |
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The area is served also by the A9, A882 and B874 roads. The A9 has a junction with the A882 in the area and forms a crossroads with the B874.
The name Georgemas is that of a now historic St George's Day agricultural fair which was held in the area, on Sordale Hill. Georgemas Junction, the station name, dates from 1874.