Port Macdonell

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Port Macdonell

Course of the Old Railway above Loch Oich (1) Now adopted by the Great Glen Way National Trail - a new lease of life for the former railway that ran between Spean Bridge and Fort Augustus — Course of the Old Railway above Loch Oich (1) Credit: Chris Heaton

Port Macdonell is a small coastal village located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the shores of a bay, the village is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and the clear blue waters of the bay. The village is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Port Macdonell is a historic fishing village, with a long tradition of fishing and maritime activities. The village is home to a small harbor where fishing boats can be seen coming and going throughout the day. Visitors can experience the local fishing culture by visiting the harbor and watching the fishermen at work.

In addition to its fishing industry, Port Macdonell is also known for its seafood restaurants, where visitors can sample fresh seafood caught right off the coast. The village also has a number of charming bed and breakfasts, making it a popular destination for those looking to experience the peaceful charm of a Scottish coastal village.

Overall, Port Macdonell is a quaint and picturesque village with a rich history and stunning natural beauty. It is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Scottish Highlands.

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Port Macdonell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.074044/-4.7679935 or Grid Reference NH3201. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Course of the Old Railway above Loch Oich (1)

Now adopted by the Great Glen Way National Trail - a new lease of life for the former railway that ran between Spean Bridge and Fort Augustus

Chris Heaton

'Health and Safety' gone mad?

I count eleven pairs of railings visible in this picture of part of the restored trackbed of the Invergarry to Fort Augustus railway. The railings align with concrete drainage culverts. But the likelihood of injury from falling off the track at these points is surely no greater than at any other (non-railinged) part of the track.

Tim Heaton

Junction of the A87 and A82 at Invergarry

Steven Brown

A87, Invergarry

The A87 runs 99 miles from Invergarry to Uig on the Isle of Skye NG3863 : End of the A87, Uig. Link

N Chadwick

A82 The A82 is a trunk road in Scotland. It is the principal route from Lowland Scotland to the western Scottish Highlands, running from Glasgow to Inverness, going by Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Fort William and the Great Glen. It is 167 miles long.
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A82

The A82 is a trunk road in Scotland. It is the principal route from Lowland Scotland to the western Scottish Highlands, running from Glasgow to Inverness, going by Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Fort William and the Great Glen. It is 167 miles long. Link

N Chadwick

River Garry

The River Garry is one half of the River Tummel system, joining the upper Tummel to become Loch Faskally just upstream of Pitlochry.

Eirian Evans

Path under the A82, Invergarry

The path on the north bank of the River Garry.

Jim Barton

Path by the River Garry

A riverside path through woodland on the north bank.

Jim Barton

Turbulent water on the River Garry

Jim Barton

Invergarry War Memorial

A massive boulder surmounts the plaque listing names from both World wars.

Jim Barton

Severely damaged bridge, Invergarry

No arguing with the 'road closed' sign here. Steven Brown's photograph NH3101 : Bridge and estate building at Invergarry shows the bridge as it was in 2013.

Jim Barton

Looking North from Leitir Fhearna Grouse Moor 410m

The views were extensive but due to low summer sun I could not get many photos with good camera and had to use pocket camera.

Sarah McGuire

Looking NW from Leitir Fhearna Grouse Moor 410m

Sarah McGuire

A82 near Loch Oich

Steven Brown

Former Railway Tunnel, adj to Loch Oich

The Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway opened in 1903 and closed in 1943. It was intended as the first stage of a rail link between Fort William and Inverness, however the second phase was never built leaving an unprofitable spur line to Fort Augustus. The former trackbed is being surveyed by sustrans for improvement work.

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