Gleann Casail

Valley in Ross-shire

Scotland

Gleann Casail

Main street, Duirinish — Main street, Duirinish Credit: Alan Reid

Gleann Casail is a picturesque valley located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. Situated in the western part of the county, it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The valley is characterized by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and meandering streams that flow through the landscape. It is encompassed by towering mountains, with the peaks of Ben Wyvis and Slioch dominating the skyline. These mountains provide a dramatic backdrop and offer breathtaking views to visitors exploring the area.

Gleann Casail is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with the valley serving as a haven for wildlife. Red deer, golden eagles, and ptarmigans are just a few of the species that can be spotted here, making it a popular destination for birdwatching and animal spotting.

The valley also offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the landscape, allowing visitors to explore the stunning scenery at their own pace. Fishing is another popular activity, with the streams and lochs teeming with trout and salmon.

For those interested in history and culture, Gleann Casail is rich in archaeological sites and ancient ruins. The remains of Iron Age settlements and Bronze Age burial mounds can be found scattered throughout the valley, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Gleann Casail is a hidden gem in Ross-shire, offering a tranquil and beautiful setting for visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Scottish Highlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.31888/-5.6654488 or Grid Reference NG7931. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main street, Duirinish

Main street, Duirinish

Drumbuie from the road to Duirinish

Drumbuie from the road to Duirinish

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish cottage Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn&#039;s House.

Duirinish cottage

Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn's House.

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish over the stream Here are a row of Category C Listed cottages. Right to left the first two are mid 19th century and listed as Colonel and Mrs Walker&#039;s House (3/4 in view) and Mrs Nicolson&#039;s House. The next two are mid to late 19th century and listed as Dun Caan (Mrs Frost) and Sir Torquil and Lady Matheson.

Duirinish over the stream

Here are a row of Category C Listed cottages. Right to left the first two are mid 19th century and listed as Colonel and Mrs Walker's House (3/4 in view) and Mrs Nicolson's House. The next two are mid to late 19th century and listed as Dun Caan (Mrs Frost) and Sir Torquil and Lady Matheson.

Jo and Steve Turner

Bridge over Allt Duirinish on the road to Plockton Category C Listed bridge of 1826 by Thomas Telford.

Bridge over Allt Duirinish on the road to Plockton

Category C Listed bridge of 1826 by Thomas Telford.

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as &#039;the sheds&#039;) arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.

Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton

Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as &#039;the sheds&#039;) arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.

Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton

Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.

Jo and Steve Turner

Grid square NG 78 30 Taken at the trig pillar.
Village of Drumbuie at middle of near shore.
The far shore is the Applecross peninsula.

Grid square NG 78 30

Taken at the trig pillar. Village of Drumbuie at middle of near shore. The far shore is the Applecross peninsula.

Grid square NG 78 30 Taken at the trig pillar.
Plockton air strip &amp; high school (white building) just visible below middle of near shore line.

Grid square NG 78 30

Taken at the trig pillar. Plockton air strip & high school (white building) just visible below middle of near shore line.

Grid square NG 78 30 Taken at trig pillar.
Hamlet of Achnandarach below centre of horizon.

Grid square NG 78 30

Taken at trig pillar. Hamlet of Achnandarach below centre of horizon.

Grid square NG 78 30 Taken at the trig pillar.
Shows typical vegetation for the area.

Grid square NG 78 30

Taken at the trig pillar. Shows typical vegetation for the area.

Path along the shore, to Duncraig This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron.
This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places.

Path along the shore, to Duncraig

This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron. This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places.

Highland cattle, by the Duirinish road Looking along the minor road between Duirinish station and the main part of Duirinish township. This area is rough grazing, with a few Highland cattle wandering around.

Highland cattle, by the Duirinish road

Looking along the minor road between Duirinish station and the main part of Duirinish township. This area is rough grazing, with a few Highland cattle wandering around.

Duirinish station Duirinish station, or Diùranais in Gaelic, a minor stop on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. It is in a somewhat remote location, 1km west of the main Duirinish township.
It has quite a long platform, but only a small shelter for waiting. There is a level crossing at the east end of the station, for the minor road to Port an Eòrna.

Duirinish station

Duirinish station, or Diùranais in Gaelic, a minor stop on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. It is in a somewhat remote location, 1km west of the main Duirinish township. It has quite a long platform, but only a small shelter for waiting. There is a level crossing at the east end of the station, for the minor road to Port an Eòrna.

Plockton Station

Plockton Station

Sarah Charlesworth

Sheds and houses, Drumbuie Several red sheds and a number of houses, along the main street in Drumbuie.

Sheds and houses, Drumbuie

Several red sheds and a number of houses, along the main street in Drumbuie.

Train in the rain, at Plockton Station A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or &#039;Am Ploc&#039; in Gaelic.

The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.

Train in the rain, at Plockton Station

A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or 'Am Ploc' in Gaelic. The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.

An t-ob, Plocton A small tidal inlet.

An t-ob, Plocton

A small tidal inlet.

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Gleann Casail is located at Grid Ref: NG7931 (Lat: 57.31888, Lng: -5.6654488)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///along.incensed.cork. Near Kyleakin, Highland

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