Invershin

Invershin
Scottish Gaelic: *Inbhir Sin*
Invershin Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Sin;
	Ruined cottage in Invershin
	Invershin Location within the Sutherland area
OS grid reference	NH579952
Council area	Highland;
Lieutenancy area	Sutherland;
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	lairg
Postcode district	IV27
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross;
Scottish Parliament	Caithness, Sutherland and Ross;

Invershin (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Sin) is a scattered village in the Parish of Creich, 6 miles (10 km) south of Lairg and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Bonar Bridge in the south of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.

Invershin is located close to the junction of the River Shin and the River Oykel. Lands of "Inverchyn" or "Inverchen" are mentioned in 13th century documents. The motte remains of Invershin Castle are located near Invershin.

It is served by Invershin railway station, and is the location of the Shin Railway Viaduct which carries the Far North Line across the Kyle of Sutherland. In 2000, a footbridge was added to the northern side of the viaduct and is part of National Cycle Network Route 1.

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