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Port Luinge

Bay in Ross-shire

Scotland

Port Luinge

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

Port Luinge is a small coastal village located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Luinge, it offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere that attracts tourists and locals alike.

The village is known for its picturesque harbor, which serves as a hub for fishing and boating activities. The bay itself is surrounded by rolling hills and cliffs, creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The crystal-clear waters of the bay also provide opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and other water-based recreational activities.

Port Luinge is a tight-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. The village is home to a few local businesses, including a small grocery store, a pub, and a café, providing essential amenities for both residents and visitors.

The area surrounding Port Luinge is rich in history and offers various archaeological sites worth exploring. The ruins of an ancient fort can be found atop a nearby hill, offering panoramic views of the bay and its surroundings.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, the village serves as a gateway to the stunning Scottish Highlands. Hiking trails, including the renowned West Highland Way, can be accessed from Port Luinge, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the region.

Overall, Port Luinge is a hidden gem on Scotland's west coast, offering natural beauty, tranquility, and a warm community atmosphere for visitors and residents to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.329506/-5.6820668 or Grid Reference NG7832. 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
Duirinish cottage Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn's House.
Duirinish cottage
Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn's House.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Coast near Drumbuie
Coast near Drumbuie
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 '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.
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.
Plockton Station Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.
Plockton Station
Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.
An arm of Loch Carron, Plockton The end of a narrow arm of the sea loch that bounds the peninsula on which Plockton stands.
An arm of Loch Carron, Plockton
The end of a narrow arm of the sea loch that bounds the peninsula on which Plockton stands.
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Port Luinge is located at Grid Ref: NG7832 (Lat: 57.329506, Lng: -5.6820668)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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