Duirinish, Lochalsh

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Duirinish (Template:Langx) is a hamlet in Lochalsh near Plockton in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.

The hamlet is largely formed around the Allt Dhiuirnis river, which flows westward into the Inner Sound.[1] Nearby is the hamlet of Drumbuie.

Duirinish is served by the Duirinish railway station which is located Script error: No such module "convert". to the west.[2] The addition of this railway service in 1897 brought a boost to the local economy.[1]

In 1891, the population was over 107, and had three butchers, two grocery stores, an undertaker and a shirtmaker.[3] However, after the First World War, it saw rapid decline.[1]

Within the community lies a stone bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1826.[3][1] It is now grade C listed.[4]

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