Falls of Glomach Waterfall, Inverinate, Scotland
A Spectacular Scottish Waterfall - The Falls of Glomach
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Tucked away in the North West Highlands are the Falls of Glomach. At nearly 400ft in height they are an amazing spectacle. The route taken here utilised the mountain bike for 9km up Glen Elchaig and started at Killilan. Once on foot the narrow path makes its way up the impressive Gorge of the Allt a' Ghlomaich.
This path is not for the inexperienced and is very exposed in places and has some scrambling sections. In total height gained on the walk is around 550-600 metres.
Hiking Scotland: Plockton to Kyle of Lochalsh
Plockton to Kyle of Lochalsh via Duncraig, Balmacara & Loch Scalpaidh.
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Common Skate
28lb Common Skate. Caught by Valdez. on board the Spirit of Adventure, Kyle of Lochalsh, NW Scotland, 9th July 2010.
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Plodda Falls near Loch Ness and Inverness 3rd June 2011
Plodda Falls by Inverness is a dramatic sheer drop of over 100ft (30m) in the spectacular surroundings of well-established broadleaf and pine forest. Scottish Forestry have put an excellent viewing platform so you can look over the 100 foot falls.
Property For Sale in the UK: Isle of Skye 70000 GBP Land/Plot
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This UK property has the following features
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+Isle of Skye
+70000 GBP
+Land/Plot
+0 bedroom(s)
+stunning views
Overall the land for sale extends to approximately 0.5 acre or thereby
(to be confirmed with title), and is split by the quiet township road,
with both sections offering fantastic scope and with planning
permission in principle for a single or 1 ½ storey property. Located
adjacent to the quiet township road the area designated for build is
elevated and therefore well positioned to take advantage of the
stunning views afforded by the area. The lower part of the plot
provides several opportunities and flexibility of use such as erection
of boat/summer house, boat mooring and possible jetty with a small
inlet into the headland allowing easy access, all being subject to the
usual planning permissions. Sites in this area do not become available
very often and this is a rare opportunity to acquire a plot that is
ideally positioned to take advantage of the amenities that this
beautiful area has to offer LOCATION The area in general provides a
wealth of activity with the challenging hills and mountains in Glenelg,
5 Sisters of Kintail and the pretty Falls of Glomach all close by, it
is a paradise for walkers and climbers alike. Letterfearn is right on
the shore line of Loch Duich and is ideally positioned for water sports
enthusiasts. For those who prefer to just relax, the ever changing
views are breathtaking and it would not be unusual to spot wildlife and
birdlife which is in abundance including deer and eagles plus many
more. Nearest local facilities are in Shiel Bridge 5 miles away where
there is a small shop, garage and restaurant, and with Inverinate some
8 miles away offering a petrol station with well a stocked shop. The
nearest main village is Kyle of Lochalsh some 21 miles away and here
you will find excellent amenities that the larger settlement has to
offer, including a supermarket, shops, garage, Post office,
hairdressers and with facilities of a leisure centre, modern medical
practice and dentists. Primary schooling is available in Inverinate
with secondary schooling in Plockton. A regular train service operates
out of Kyle to Inverness the capital of the Highlands and Kyle is also
home to the Skye Bridge that provides access onto the Isle of Skye and
all the visitor attractions it has to offer. PLANNING PERMISSION IN
PRINCIPLE Planning permission in principle has been granted for the
erection of a single or 1 ½ storey dwelling house dated 22/06/2010 and
is valid for 3 years from that date. The planning reference number is
10/02069/PIP and copies can be made available from this agency.
Interested parties may wish to contact the planning office:-Highland
council Planning Department, Council Offices, 84 High Street, Dingwall.
Telephone number is 01349 868600. Details can also be viewed on their
website highland.gov.uk SERVICES Mains water and electricity are
believed to be close by. Drainage will be by way of septic tank. It
will be the responsibility of the prospective purchaser to seek and
install all services required to the site. TRAVEL DIRECTIONS Take the
road towards Glenelg directly off the A87, follow the road for about 1
mile and take the right turn signposted to Letterfearn. Continue on the
road for approximately 4 miles, passing the fish farm on the right.
After you will then see a stone byre with a pull in immediately after,
and with a small copse and headland on the right. The site is located
just above the road on the left and includes the copse area of wooded
ground towards the Loch.
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Balmacara crofting
Our bull, Roy, and his ladies enjoying an al fresco snack. The lovely wee coo who keeps wanting a scratch is Bonnie. All our cows have names....yeah, I know.....and they're very docile and affectionate.
They love being made a fuss of!
Dolphins in Loch Duich
Whilst fishing for mackerel along the rocks near Eilean Donan Castle a pod of dolphins splashed past to the excitement of my son and his pal. (July 2009)
Across the loch from Eilean Donan Castle - a visit to Caisteal Grugaig (Castle of the Witch)
Caisteal Grugaig (The Witch's Castle), also known as Totaig Broch, stands on a rocky knoll overlooking Eilean Donan Castle at the head of Loch Alsh, Loch Duich and Loch Long in the Scottish Highlands. It is an example of an iron age broch tower, structures unique to Scotland which date from the last century BC to first century AD. Remains of these mysterious dry-stane buildings can be found from the Borders to the Shetland Isles. Caisteal Grugaig is one of my personal favourites, a place of incredible atmosphere, rugged beauty and sublime views. The original building stood three, possibly four stories high and was undoubtably a dwelling place of great status in its day. Much of the original stone work has been removed for other buiding purposes over the centuries, including the original construction of nearby Eilean Donan Castle in the 13th Century. The name of the hill on which the broch stands is 'Watchplace of the Tower' or in Gaelic 'Faire an Duine' which, legend has it, was the domicile of the witch Grugaig. The story goes she bore two sons, Telve and Trodden, whose names are given to the perhaps more famous brochs Dun Telve and Dun Trodden over the hill in Glen Beag, Glenelg. The walk to the broch begins at the old white ferry house at Totaig. Please note cars should be parked in the car park in nearby Letterfearn. The track can be muddy but is fairy straightforward and easy. It is also possible to follow the trail a few hundred yards beyond the broch, past a decent Forestry Commission information board, to the top of a rise where spectacular views can be had of the mountains of Skye and Lochalsh. A treck to the top of 'Faire an Duine' is also possible, offering a superb overhead view of the broch. However, this is slighly more arduous and potentially dangerous so care should be taken.
Special thanks to the Forestry Commission for permission to use footage from a 3D laser scan of the broch undertaken on their behalf by AOC Archaeology Group.
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Weekend trip to Inverness, Isle of Skye day trip
My wife and I visited Inverness and the Scottish Highlands. We took a day trip to the Ilse of Skye through Viator.
The trip was amazing. The highlights can be seen in this video.
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Cape Wrath Trail Pt.1 - Kirk Yetholm to Strathcarron
Video slideshow of my trek from Kirk Yetholm to Strathcarron in May 2016. After my hike along the Pennine Way in 2015, I decided I wanted to hike the The Cape Wrath Trail but decided to walk to the start at Fort William from Kirk Yetholm. Ultimately, the CWT formed the last and toughest section of my 310 mile, 22 day trek from Kirk Yetholm, at the northern terminus of the Pennine Way to Strathcarron, where I stopped my hike. I returned in 2017 to continue the CWT, which can be seen in Part Two here