Armadale also has a Doctor's Surgery and the south end, which is the main surgery for places as far out west as Skerray and east as Melvich. Reismeave At the north end of Armadale there is a point called Reismeave, which is a good local fishing spot and great for seeing the coastal birds such as the oystercatcher, rock dove and the famous puffin. This point is home to the famous and extremely rare Primula scotica, the Scottish primrose, although often very hard to find. Armadale beach is a half kilometre stretch of golden sands, offering good tanning and picnic spots during the summer months and two burns flowing either side of the beach, splitting it into three sections. The beach is at its best during the summer, which attracts surfers and body boarders, but the best time to go surfing is from late August to October. The rocks surrounding the bay are excellent for rock pooling and climbing. The beach is accessible by either Armadale itself, or parking near the eastern bridge, and heading down a small track. Other places of the same name Unlike Armadale, Skye, both the town of Armadale, West Lothian and the suburb of Armadale, Victoria in Australia are named after the village of Armadale in Sutherland. There are the ruins of an old inn, in the centre of Armadale which was open in the early 19th century and was run by one Alexander Munro who was a boat builder and house carpenter and his wife Barbara Mackay. Their grandson was James Munro who was born in the village of Armadale, Sutherland and also went to school there. He moved to Australia and it was thanks to him that the Armadale in Victoria, Australia takes its name. At the north end of the village is Armadale Salmon Fishery, owned by James "Jukesy" Mackay. Further down is the red bus shelter, which is no longer in service due to Highland Council erecting a new one at the A836 end of the village. There is a new path down to Armadale Beach that was courtesy of the Allt Beag Armadale Trust, built and finished in mid-2005. References External links Caithness.org - Armadale, Sutherland images Populated places in Sutherland Armadale Armadale