Invergarry
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.jpg) Invergarry Castle | |
  Invergarry Location within theLochaber area | |
| Population | 438 |
| OS grid reference | NH302010 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Invergarry |
| Postcode district | PH35 4 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
| 57°04′08″N4°48′03″W / 57.06892°N 4.80086°W /57.06892; -4.80086 | |
Invergarry (Scottish Gaelic:Inbhir Garadh) is a village in theHighlands ofScotland, located about 25 miles (40 km) north-east ofFort William. It is in theGreat Glen, near where theRiver Garry flows intoLoch Oich.[1]
Near the centre of the village is the junction between theA82 road (fromInverness to Fort William) and theA87 road which branches off to the west towardsSkye. The ruinedInvergarry Castle is situated near the village on Creagan an Fhithich (the Raven's Rock), overlooking Loch Oich. As well as playing host to the local shinty club,Glengarry Shinty Club, it is the home town ofshinty player,James Clark.
Invergarry Church (Church of Scotland) is situated on the hillside above the A87 road.[2] The village has a primary school with a roll of 33.[citation needed]