Sutherland
historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland
Sutherland is a historic county in northern Scotland. Today, Sutherland is a part of the Highland Council Area.
Sutherland
Cataibh (Scottish Gaelic) | |
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Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
County town | Dornoch |
Area | |
• Total | 2,028 sq mi (5,252 km2) |
Ranked 5th of 34 | |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 12,650 |
• Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
Chapman code | SUT |