IV40 8AD postcode in Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland

IV40 8AD is a postcode in Kyle of Lochalsh, in the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward of Highland. It is in the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at IV40 8AD can get it Across Highland: 63% Nearest station Kyle of Lochalsh 350 m in a straight line MP Mr Angus MacDonald Liberal Democrat, Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire Council Highland Bins, council tax and planning

Where IV40 8AD is, and what is near it

Map of IV40 8AD and what is near it Map of IV40 8AD: its centre point, with the 123 other postcodes in the IV40 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 2 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 bus stops and 3 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. IV40 8AA: also in IV40 8IV40 8AB: also in IV40 8IV40 8AE: also in IV40 8IV40 8AF: also in IV40 8IV40 8AG: also in IV40 8IV40 8AH: also in IV40 8IV40 8AJ: also in IV40 8IV40 8AL: also in IV40 8IV40 8AN: also in IV40 8IV40 8AQ: also in IV40 8IV40 8AS: also in IV40 8IV40 8AT: also in IV40 8IV40 8AU: also in IV40 8IV40 8AW: also in IV40 8IV40 8AX: also in IV40 8IV40 8AY: also in IV40 8IV40 8BF: also in IV40 8IV40 8BH: also in IV40 8IV40 8BL: also in IV40 8IV40 8BN: also in IV40 8IV40 8BP: also in IV40 8IV40 8BQ: also in IV40 8IV40 8BS: also in IV40 8IV40 8BT: also in IV40 8IV40 8BU: also in IV40 8IV40 8BW: also in IV40 8IV40 8BX: also in IV40 8IV40 8BY: also in IV40 8IV40 8DD: also in IV40 8IV40 8DF: also in IV40 8IV40 8DG: also in IV40 8IV40 8FF: also in IV40 8 Duirinish station 4.5 kmWester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh IV40 8AD Map of IV40 8AD and what is near it Map of IV40 8AD: its centre point, with the 123 other postcodes in the IV40 8 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 2 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 bus stops and 3 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Duirinish station 4.5 kmWester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh IV40 8AD
  • IV40 8AD
  • Other postcodes in IV40 8: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 2 GP practices
  • 3 bus stops
  • 3 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 57.2824, longitude -5.7169)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after IV40 8AD?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at IV40 8AD?

Every home and business at IV40 8AD can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

IV40 8AD 0% Highland 63%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

IV40 8AD 100% Highland 86%
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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at IV40 8AD?

BinDayBuddy has not read The Highland Council's days for IV40 8AD today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

Check the bin days for IV40 8AD on BinDayBuddy

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to IV40 8AD?

The nearest railway station to the centre of IV40 8AD is Kyle of Lochalsh Rail Station, 350 metres away in a straight line.

  • Kyle of Lochalsh Rail Station Railway station 350 mWalk
  • Duirinish Rail Station Railway station 4.5 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

3 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Post Office, 132 m away.

More stations near IV40 8AD, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near IV40 8AD?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of IV40 8AD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near IV40 8AD?

3 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of IV40 8AD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 100 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 100 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 100 mWalk

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

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Which dentists are near IV40 8AD?

The nearest to the centre of IV40 8AD, in a straight line.

  • Ros An Iar Dental Practice 200 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near IV40 8AD?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IV40 8AD, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near IV40 8AD?

The nearest vets to the centre of IV40 8AD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for IV40 8AD

Ward
Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Kyle of Lochalsh
Rural or urban
Remote Rural
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

IV40 8BL70 mIV40 8AT90 mIV40 8AB100 mIV40 8AU100 mIV40 8AY150 mIV40 8BW160 m
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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