Braes am Bràighe

Downs, Moorland in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Braes am Bràighe

Southern end of Ben Tianavaig ridge The steep ground gives an excellent view over Tianavaig Bay to the red hills. — Southern end of Ben Tianavaig ridge Credit: Ian Taylor

Braes am Bràighe is a rugged and picturesque area located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is characterized by rolling hills, moorland, and open grassy fields, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The terrain is dotted with patches of heather, gorse, and scattered trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The expansive moorland provides ample opportunities for exploration and discovery, with numerous walking trails and paths crisscrossing the landscape. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and other native species.

Braes am Bràighe is also steeped in history, with traces of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. The rugged beauty of the landscape, combined with its rich cultural heritage, makes it a truly unique and captivating destination for visitors looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Braes am Bràighe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.357626/-6.1352658 or Grid Reference NG5137. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southern end of Ben Tianavaig ridge

The steep ground gives an excellent view over Tianavaig Bay to the red hills.

Ian Taylor

River Osglan

This river cuts incisively into the rocky ridge and exposes a rather interesting craggy face.

Glen Breaden

Hill Top

A view of the heathery top looking north including Loch Fada and ahead Cnoc na h-Airgh Duibhe.

Glen Breaden

Ravine of the Allt Osglan

A dramatic cleft in the rocky cliffs carries the Allt Osglan from its source at the northern end of Loch Fada to the plain below. These crags are small by the standards of Skye but the effect is impressive. The stream can be forded nearby.

Anthony O'Neil

Bleak moorland above Loch Fada

With a distant view of the Black Cuillin.

Anthony O'Neil

Lumpy moorland

It doesn't matter much which way you face here - all you see in every direction is flattish moorland, which quickly becomes boggy in wet weather.

Richard Dorrell

Odd rock

This unusual feature stands all alone amid acres of otherwise largely featureless moorland. Another view: NG4935 : Remarkable erratic.

Richard Dorrell

Crags above Camastianavaig

The gorge of the Allt Osglan can be seen breaching the crags on the left.

John Allan

Camastianavaig with the slopes of Ben Tianavaig behind

Looking across this small village from the nearby shore. Only 5 or 10 minutes from the bustle of Portree this is a beautiful and peaceful place.

peter thackeray

Marker buoy on McMillan's Rock

McMillan's Rock is a small low-water rock situate near the narrow channel between Raasay and An Aird on Skye. It can only be seen at extreme low tides, and is marked by this buoy.

John Allan

Old and new houses in Ollach

The ruin of a Braes croft house in the foreground, and a modern red roofed house further back.

John Allan

Entering Conordon

Power lines cross the Braes road on the edge of the township.

Richard Dorrell

Moorland north of Conordon

With The Storr and Trotternish Ridge in the far distance. The grassy bank in the foreground is the overgrown remains of a stone wall which would once have been a township boundary. The land is grazed by a few wandering sheep and cattle.

Richard Dorrell

Barn and house in Achnahanaid

The modern large house operates as Bed and Breakfast accommodation.

Richard Dorrell

Old house and barn

Standing at the roadside in Achnahanaid, the large building was almost certainly once a dwelling, though unusually, has no chimneys - which would normally be in the both gable ends.

Richard Dorrell

Braes road in Achnahanaid

Looking south east. Braes is a district made up of a number of small townships. Ahead are Lower and Upper Ollach.

Richard Dorrell

Braesburn Hall, revised

Building work is currently underway which will convert the original Braesburn Hall into a domestic dwelling. The new-build will have two en-suite bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one in the roof. The original doorway is to be filled-in, and one arched window becomes rectangular. A new extension on the southern side of the building will provide a sun-lounge. Former images of the hall: NG5136 : Braesburn Hall NG5136 : Building work at the church hall

Richard Dorrell

Braesburn Hall, revised

Building work is currently underway which will convert the original Braesburn Hall into a domestic dwelling. The new-build will have two en-suite bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one in the roof, with roof-lights. The original doorway is to be filled-in, and one arched window becomes rectangular. A new extension on the southern side of the building will provide a sun-lounge. Former images of the hall: NG5136 : Braesburn Hall NG5136 : Building work at the church hall

Richard Dorrell

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Braes am Bràighe is located at Grid Ref: NG5137 (Lat: 57.357626, Lng: -6.1352658)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands