Easter Mandally

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Easter Mandally

The Well of the Seven Heads Credit: Tim Glover

Easter Mandally is a small village located in the county of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, the village is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green landscapes, Easter Mandally offers visitors a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is dotted with charming cottages and traditional stone buildings, adding to its rustic charm.

One of the main attractions of Easter Mandally is its close proximity to the iconic Loch Ness, famous for its mythical creature, the Loch Ness Monster. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the loch or even embark on a boat trip to try and catch a glimpse of the elusive creature.

Outdoor enthusiasts will also find plenty to do in Easter Mandally, with numerous hiking and cycling trails in the area. The nearby Cairngorms National Park offers breathtaking views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and wildlife spotting.

For those interested in history and culture, the village is within reach of several historic sites and castles, including Urquhart Castle and Cawdor Castle. These landmarks provide a glimpse into Scotland's rich heritage and offer visitors a chance to step back in time.

Overall, Easter Mandally is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature, explore historic sites, and experience the warm hospitality of the local community.

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Easter Mandally Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.067045/-4.7974171 or Grid Reference NH3000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Well of the Seven Heads

Tim Glover

Old railway line, by Loch Oich

This was the route of the Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway. The line closed in 1947, and since then it had been largely disused and overgrown. It has now been cleared and resurfaced - it opened earlier this year as part of National Cycle Network Route 78 and the Great Glen Way. It is a fairly smooth, compacted gravel path, so easy to cycle along. This part is in a bit of a cutting, with steep rocks to the right. Also some mixed woodland on either side.

Craig Wallace

Highland cattle beside Loch Oich

View southward on A82 just south of Invergarry.

Ben Brooksbank

Tobar nan Ceann

Well of The Seven Heads Monument (Tobar nan Ceann) Link

Chris McAuley

Resting Kayaks

Kayaks on the banks of Loch Oich.

Chris McAuley

Former railway route by Loch Oich

The Great Glen Way now follows much of the former railway as far as Aberchalder. Quite a bit of work has been done to stabilise the cutting sides in places.

Jim Barton

On the Great Glen Way by Loch Oich

Easy walking on the old railway route on the E side of the loch.

Jim Barton

Railway Trackbed above Loch Oich

Section of the course of the former railway between Fort Augustus and Spean Bridge. It has been recently upgraded and refurbished to accommodate the Great Glen Way National Trail.

Chris Heaton

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

Course of the Old Railway above Loch Oich (2)

Chris Heaton

Landslide protection from stone-filled gabions

Alongside the old Invergarry to Fort Augustus railway track, and the route of the Great Glen Way

Tim 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

Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway

The trackbed along the shores of Loch Oich. Here gabions are being used to protect the trackbed from landslides on the steep slopes above. The trackbed has recently been cleared and used as the Great Glen Way.

Richard Webb

Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway

The railway, over engineered in an area of limited population was a financial disaster. More over engineering is apparent in the conversion to a path - every culvert has railings, yet you are just as likely to come to grief on any other part of the track. The rails to trails conversion is very welcome, taking out a long stretch of hostile A82.

Richard Webb

Loch Oich

View from the Great Glen Way on the trackbed of the Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway.

Richard Webb

Well of the Seven Heads

A Category B listed monument [Link

], dating from 1812, which commemorates the murder of two sons of the 12th MacDonald of Keppoch in 1663. The murderers (seven in total) were found and executed in 1665 and their heads washed in the spring here before being shown to the clan chief. The monument sits beside the A82 on the shore of Loch Oich.

Richard Sutcliffe

Monument at Well of the Seven Heads

Named on OS maps as Tobar nan Ceann the monument is above an actual well which lies below the retaining wall. It's not obvious in the image from the distance at which it was recorded that the finial to the obelisk is a cluster of seven heads carved in stone, held by a hand which also holds a knife. The actual heads belonged to the (supposed?) murderers of two MacDonald brothers who were put to death in a revenge attack.

Trevor Littlewood