History of achvarasdal

[Green_not_greed]

Just wondering if anyone can offer any info on the history of Acharasdal ? Not the nursing home and grounds - thats quite well documented - but the steading or farm which is clearly marked as "Achvarasdal" on maps just south of Creag Mhor. I hiked there yesterday morning and have done so many times before. It may well have been a sheep farm - its now surrounded by forest. Some pictures follow. Any info on its history would be welcome. Nothing jumps out from on-line searches.

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Thanks

GNG

[Duncansby]

Try searching oh her.highland.gov.uk there is a number of entries.

[Green_not_greed]

Brilliant, thanks ! Never heard of the site but its a goodie.

This is the farmstead record FYI

http://her.highland.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MHG2468

Thanks again

GNG

[Bill Fernie]

Another great web site to check historical places is Royal Commission On Ancient and Historical Monuments for Scotland.

See some Achvarasdal references at
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/search/?keyword=achvarasdal&submit=search

[Green_not_greed]

Thanks Bill. I had already found that one via the previous post, and have uploaded my photos to RCAHMS.