Building record MHG52871 - Building south west of The Cottage, Achnasheen

Before 1870 the only buildings in Achnasheen (the field of the rain) were four cottage owned by the estate known as Strathbran. The oldest of these is thought to be the tiny building just in front of and west of The Cottage. It was formerly used as a shop by "Murdo the Merchant" and after changing hands it also incorporated Post Office facilities. The attached building was reroofed and converted into a double garage. <1>

Photographs of this building and the attached bothy were submitted to the HER in July 2008 in connection with a grant of planning consent for conversion to holiday lets. <2>