Poolewe
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Poolewe (Scottish Gaelic: Poll Iù) is a small village in Wester Ross in the North West Highlands of Scotland, about 75 miles (120 kilometres) northwest of Inverness, by Loch Ewe. The River Ewe, one of the shortest in Scotland, joins the sea less than one mile (1.5 kilometres) from Inverewe Garden, renowned for its subtropical plants. The village is surrounded by mountains and the sea.
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Poolewe
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View over Poolewe from Cliff Hill | |
Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
Population | 230 |
OS grid reference | NG8580 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ACHNASHEEN |
Postcode district | IV22 |
Dialling code | 01445 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
57.765°N 5.604°W / 57.765; -5.604 |
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The village has an indoor heated swimming pool, a coffee shop, a hotel and a shop. Most of the arts events in the area take place in the village hall, as do the village markets.