Arisaig
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For the Canadian village, see Arisaig, Nova Scotia.
Arisaig /ˈærɪseɪɡ/ (Scottish Gaelic: Àrasaig) is a village in Lochaber, Inverness-shire. It lies 7 miles (11 kilometres) south of Mallaig on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, within the Rough Bounds.[2] Arisaig is also the traditional name for part of the surrounding peninsula south of Loch Morar, extending east to Moidart. Etymologically, Arisaig means "safe bay". It lies in the Scottish council area of Highland and has a population of about 300.[3]
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Arisaig
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Location within the Lochaber area | |
Population | 300 [1] |
OS grid reference | NM661865 |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ARISAIG |
Postcode district | PH39 |
Dialling code | 01687 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
56.910°N 5.843°W / 56.910; -5.843 |
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