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Golspie is a village and parish in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, which lies on the North Sea coast in the shadow of Ben Bhraggie.The name derives from the Norse for "gully village".
Centred on Loch Fleet, 3 miles (5 km) south of Golspie, is a national nature reserve with wading birds, wildfowl and seals. Osprey, terns and swallows frequent the loch in summer. Rare wild flowers and plants can be seen in nearby Balblair Wood.
Golspie railway station, on the Far North Line, opened in 1874. The converted station building is now a holiday let.
Golspie was issued with the 167 Scottish numeral by the Post Office in 1844.
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 On cover Golspie to The Inspector of Poor, Canongate, Edinburgh dated 22 July 1863 |
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