Loch Brora
Brora.The river was in great fettle and although I’d never previously fished the Loch during August’s, “Scarecrow Festival”, I fully expected to be eaten alive by midgies. As you can hear on the video, the whole environment was serenely quiet and as usual, the scenery is simply stunning. A few gleaming bars of silver showed themselves in the usual spots and it was really encouraging to see so many other anglers out fishing on the Loch. Plenty small but perfectly formed troots and I had a brief encounter with a stunning silver tourist around the 10lb mark. After an explosive run, it released the fly during a spectacular rolling swirl on the surface but it is on days like this that you appreciate how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful country, that is Scotland.Especially when the midgies aren’t as bad as you thought they’d be! Happy days ????
Places to see in ( Brora - UK )
Places to see in ( Brora - UK )
Brora is a village in the east of Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland. The name Brora is derived from ancient Norse, meaning 'river with a bridge. A small industrial village having at one time a coal pit, boat building, salt pans, fish curing, lemonade factory, the new Clynelish Distillery (as well as the old Clynelish distillery which is now called the Brora distillery ), wool mill, bricks and a stone quarry. The white sandstone in the Clynelish quarry belongs to the Brora Formation, of the Callovian and Oxfordian stages (formerly Middle Oolite) of the Mid-Late Jurassic. Stone from the quarry was used in the construction of London Bridge, Liverpool Cathedral and Dunrobin Castle.
When in operation, the coalmine was the most northerly coalmine in the UK. Brora was the first place in the north of Scotland to have electricity thanks to its wool industry. This distinction gave rise to the local nickname of Electric City at the time. Brora also houses a baronial style clock tower which is a war memorial.
The village is situated where the A9 road and the Far North Line bridge the River Brora. The village is served by a railway station. Buses operate about every two hours Mondays-Saturdays and infrequently on Sundays from Brora to Golspie, Dornoch, Tain and Inverness in the south and Helmsdale, Berriedale, Dunbeath, Halkirk, Thurso and Scrabster in the north. These are on route X99 and are operated by Stagecoach in the Highlands.
An education is available for primary school children in Brora Primary School in Johnstone Place. The building was formerly Brora High School, that included the primary department. Although the school opened in 1962, the secondary department closed in 1985. Includes a playgroup, nursery and Primaries 1 to 7. Pupils are taken by school transportation to the near by Golspie High School.
( Brora - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Brora . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Brora - UK
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Good Morning Brora!
A short film about a one day mission to the Upper Brora in the Scottish Highlands in pursuit of wild Atlantic Salmon. Epic skies and landscapes make the Scottish Highlands such a pleasure to fish for the king of fish.
Brora, Sutherland, Scotland - by car
In this video we drive north through Brora in Sutherland by car on the A9. Part of the Scotland by car series.
37025 37421 The Far North Explorer Mega Clag At Brora
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Brora Club Site
This small seaside site sits adjacent to picturesque Brora Golf Club and is less than 300 yards from the beach. Site staff members, Carl and Dawn Kockelbergh, tells us just some of the reasons why members enjoy visiting this great location. For further information visit camc.com or download the Club's UK Sites App.
BRORA, Scotland
A leisurely walk from The Royal Marine Hotel round to Brora Harbour... So much more to Brora, not in this clip... it's local Football Team and Highland League Cup Winners Brora Rangers. Beautiful walks, well kown Golf Course. Friendly Locals... The main part of the Village. Come and visit us one day.
Golspie to Dornoch
Golspie lies on the east coast of Sutherland, mid way between Loch Fleet and Brora on the main road north. Originally a small fishing hamlet Golspie was, like many villages on the east Sutherland coast, expanded in the early nineteenth century to house some of those evicted from the inland straths and glens during the clearances. Fishing was the main industry, but the opening of the railway in 1868 brought the first tourists to the area
Dornoch is a town and seaside resort, and former Royal burgh in the county of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies on the north shore of the Dornoch Firth, near to where it opens into the Moray Firth to the east
Twelve pounder in upper Fannick, River Brora
Trek Scotland Brora to Melvich 16 8
LEJOG Day 12 Brora to (nearly) John O Groats
Decided to stop short of John O Groats (Castletown) rather than ride past my B&B. Final celebration ride on day 13 to come!
Beach - Brora, Scotland - 2011 April
BRORA Beach
Beautiful Autumnal Day in October, sitting watching the waves in Brora.
NC500
Recorded at Watercolour Music, Ardgour
Engineered and Mixed by Nick Turner
Vocals by Alan McLeod and Mary Ann Kennedy
Guitars by Finlay Wells
Bass by Euan Burton
Drums by John Lowrie
Horn arrangement by Nick Turner
Video footage by Billy Manson
Film editing by Nick Turner
Photography by Luing Boy
Words and Music by Alan McLeod
Copyright Alan McLeod, Brora 2015, 2016
Lyrics and info at alanmcleod.co.uk
Available on iTunes
Behind the Scenes Scottish Highlands AW12
View behind the scenes footage of the Brora 2012 autumn photoshoot, filmed in the Scottish Highlands.
Dornoch to Embo
The little village of Embo lies just a few miles north of Dornoch on the road to Loch Fleet. There has been a settlement at this location since at least the Bronze Age - a fine example of a burial cairn can be seen in the centre of the village at the entrance to the caravan park.
Embo was formerly a fishing village, as can be seen from the lanes and rows of little cottages that run in parallel down to the beach. However, nowadays the village is a centre for tourism with families attracted by the long, clean, sandy beaches.
A832, to Badavanich, Loch a Chroisg, Highlands, Scotland
Loch Fleet Nature Reserve
Do you have a passion for plants or a fascination for birds? Or maybe you want to see seals and otters? You’ll find them all at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (NNR). In many ways you get three reserves for the price of one.
Loch Fleet is worth visiting at any time of year. Linger at the edge of the tidal basin at low tide, and watch hungry waders as they feed over the soft mud. Harbour seals bask on exposed sand banks.
Walk along informal sand dune paths at Littleferry to enjoy wild flowers, bumblebees, butterflies and moths. Or wander along the old woodland path among pockets of rare pinewood plants such as one-flowered wintergreen.
Alternatively, relax on the reserve’s fabulous beach at Littleferry to experience the peace and solitude.
Find out more about visiting Loch Fleet NNR.
Top attractions
• Watch osprey soar over the estuary and dive for fish.
• See groups of seals hauled out on the sandbanks at low tide.
• Wander our trail through the pinewoods, listen to the birds and look out for special flowers.
• Visit in winter to see hundreds of waders and waterfowl feeding and roosting in the estuary.
• Take a walk through the dunes to enjoy butterflies and moths that feed on the carpet of wildflowers.
• If you’re lucky and keep a look out, you might spot an otter.