Achterneed

Achterneed, also spelled Auchterneed, is a village in Highland, Scotland, lies within the environs of Castle Leod, seat of the Earl of Cromartie, two miles northeast of Strathpeffer.

Geography

Achterneed lies on the slopes above Strath Peffer. Achterneed Burn and Peffery Burn flow through the village. The surrounding hillside also plays host to the crofting settlements of Bottacks, the Heights of Inchvannie and the Heights of Keppoch.

Landmarks

While there are few amenities in the village itself, there is a public phone box and post box.
Achterneed railway station, which lies next to a level crossing, used to serve the Dingwall and Skye Railway, but was closed in 1965 and all-but demolished. The station house, while remaining, is now a private residence.
The Heights of Achterneed, lying to the north, is a small dispersed crofting settlement, which, today, is often considered to be part of Achterneed itself.