Scoval

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Scoval

Prehistoric cairn at Glendale <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10580/skye-hamaramore" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10580/skye-hamaramore">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Prehistoric cairn at Glendale Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Scoval is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the picturesque countryside, known for its stunning natural beauty and rugged terrain. Standing at an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,640 feet), Scoval offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is composed primarily of granite, creating a distinctive rocky appearance that adds to its charm. It is covered in heather and grass, which provide a vibrant green hue during the warmer months. Scoval is also home to various species of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various bird species.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers due to its accessibility and the rewarding views it offers. There are several well-maintained trails that lead to the summit, ranging in difficulty to accommodate different skill levels. The ascent can be challenging in some sections, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Scoval is particularly popular during the summer months when the weather is generally mild and the days are longer. However, it can be visited throughout the year, with each season offering its own unique beauty. Winter brings a blanket of snow, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland, while autumn paints the hillside with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold.

Overall, Scoval in Inverness-shire is a captivating hill that offers nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning Scottish countryside and witness the beauty of the region from a unique vantage point.

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Scoval Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.465179/-6.7021033 or Grid Reference NG1851. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Prehistoric cairn at Glendale

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A' Glas PheighinnâA hillside harmony of white houses with a splash of red

Mick Garratt

Scenic serenityâGlendale township and Loch Pooltiel in the distance

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Postbox IV55 52

The roadside box at Totaig, like many in the district. has a flap to protect letters from the elements. For its surroundings see NG1950 : Postbox and hay stooks.

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Entrance to Husabost House

A summer view of the beginning of the avenue leading to the enigmatic home of the Martins. "Husabost House" as listed in the local directory is a tautology since the Norse name Husabost means "settlement where there is a house".

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Husabost cottage

The masonry and roof timbers of Richard Dorrell's NG1951 : Derelict cottage at Husabost are still relatively sound but the slipped and missing slates have let in water so that the earth floor at the nearer end, beneath the rising ground of the hillside, is now flooded. For interior views see NG1951 : Rural dereliction at Husabost and NG1951 : Inside Husabost cottage.

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Cnoc na Cille

Or "Church Hill"; there is a row of derelict cottages on the left and higher up, on the right, the NG1951 : Barns at Husabost and NG1951 : The former church of Cnoc na Cille.

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Inside Husabost cottage

The masonry and roof timbers of the abandoned building remain in reasonable state but the missing slates are letting in some rain. At the southern end of the building the earth floor is above the level of the surrounding ground and has stays fairly dry but it is a different story at the other end NG1951 : Rural dereliction at Husabost.

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Rural dereliction at Husabost

The cottage is built into the rising hillside and at the north end the earth floor is below ground and has become a quagmire as the crumbling roof lets in the rain; ferns have sprouted and a variety of refuse has been dumped. For the exterior see NG1951 : Husabost cottage.

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Inside the ruined chapel at Cnoc na Cille

Ragwort and other weeds flourish in the roofless building. The wall dividing the nave longitudinally must date from the time after the church was abandoned for worship, when it was used as a mill and storehouse.

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Impromptu drinking fountain

Beside the minor road at Glasphein / A' Ghlas Pheighinn, and perhaps catering mainly for wandering animals, it is fed by a small burn running off the hillside.

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Former museum, Borreraig

The building used to house Borreraig Park Museum and Croft Shop. This is probably not the best location to operate a museum - the location is rather remote with no passing trade.

Richard Dorrell

Mist over the moor

It was a bleak day on the moor - not a day for scenic photography. The location here is the eastern flank of Scoval.

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Descending into Glendale

Coming down off the moor, with mist thick over the hills on the far side of the valley.

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Recently resurfaced road

The condition of nearly all of the roads in Glendale had become very poor in the last year or so. The council have recently resurfaced some of the roads, and topped them with a generous coating of small stone chippings.

Richard Dorrell

Isle of Skye flag / Bratach an Eilein

The new island flag flies at the entrance to a croft in Totaig. Unveiled in August 2020, the winning design by 9-year-old Calum Alasdair Munro was chosen by public vote from 369 entries. A Nordic cross (with the vertical component shifted towards the hoist as in the flags of all the Scandinavian countries) is intertwined with a circle to represent the island's historic blend of Norse and Celtic cultures. The five oars of the birlinn (or galley) in the canton stand for the five wings or peninsulas which make up An t-Eilean Sgiathanach, the "winged isle". The colours recall the yellow of the MacLeods, whose clan lands lie in the west of the island, and the blue of the MacDonalds and Mackinnons in the north, south and east.

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