Syre, Scotland

Syre
The 19th century church in Syre
Syre
Location within the Sutherland area
OS grid referenceNC693439
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Postcode districtKW11 6

Syre (Scottish Gaelic: Saghair) is a small settlement, located within Strath Naver, Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands.[1]

Notable buildings in Syre include a tin church built in the late 19th century and a farmhouse known as "Patrick Sellar's House".[2][3] Closeby are the ruins of the clearance village of Rosal.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Syre Church". Undiscovered Scotland.
  2. ^ "Syre Church (Church of Scotland)". Historic Environment Scotland.
  3. ^ "Strathnaver Parish Church". Scotland Churches Trust.
  4. ^ "Rosal". Forestry and Land Scotland.