Loanreoch

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Loanreoch

Looking towards Nover Credit: Peter Moore

Loanreoch is a small rural village located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated in a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Loanreoch is home to a close-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and its traditional way of life. The village has a few amenities, including a local pub, a small convenience store, and a post office. There are also several walking trails and outdoor recreational areas nearby, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Loanreoch has a rich history that dates back centuries. Visitors can explore historic landmarks such as the village church and old stone buildings, which provide a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Loanreoch offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Loanreoch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.746794/-4.3160395 or Grid Reference NH6275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Nover

Peter Moore

Bales at Easter Ardross

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More bales at Easter Ardross

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Towards the west from the road from Ardross to Strathy

A good view into the remote glens to the north of Glen Glass.

Julian Paren

Loch dubh

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Ardross Castle

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Loch Dubh

There are three small islands in Loch Dubh, only the nearest one being within NH6175. The Scots Pine would make a fine nest site for an Osprey but the only occupant on the island was a single Greylag Goose.

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Burial ground at Ardross Castle

The secluded Matheson family graveyard is situated above the steeply wooded banks of the River Averon. The obelisk commemorates Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet, who bought Ardross Castle in 1845.

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Dublin - Ross-shire

Dublin, Ross-shire viewed from Cnoc Duaig. According to Stan Link Dublin was built to house Irish workers brought in to upgrade Ardross Castle.

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Trig Pillar Cnoc Duaig

Looking NE through the fire break.

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Trig Pillar Cnoc Duaig

Looking SW, the OS maps suggest there is a footpath over the summit of Cnoc Duag down to the Ardross road. In effect, it's just a fire break, and the path becomes ill-defined at the base of the hill where the forest has been clear felled some years ago.

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Cnoc Duaig

The OS maps show a path here, but it's become ill-defined and just a series of faint deer tracks below this point down to the Ardross road where the forest has been clear felled some considerable time ago

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No Footbridge Here

All that remains of the footbridge over the Toillie Burn are the support girders. They appear to have been made out of old bullhead rails, on the central support on the big rock the rails have been bolted together in the same manner as railway track with fishplates and bolts. The Ordnance Survey can't have been up here for some time as the bridge looks like it disappeared years ago. The boardwalk path leads up to a waterfall on the Toillie Burn NH6174 : Waterfall on the Toillie Burn

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Waterfall on the Toillie Burn

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No Footbridge Here

Just like the footbridge further upstream on the Toillie Burn, this one has long since fallen out of use. Again it appears to have been made from old bullhead railway track, joined in the middle by railway fishplates.

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Central support for former footbridge

Ornate wrought iron support for the former footbridge over the Toillie Burn. General view of the bridge here NH6174 : No Footbridge Here

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Electrical supply box, Ardross Church

The church was built on 1899 by the estate owner of Ardross Castle and he was an enthusiast for electricity - even running an electric car. He generated his own electricity on the estate and gave Ardross Church the state-of-the-art electrical supply. This has been preserved despite renovation of the church.

Julian Paren

Victorian greenhouses in the walled garden, Ardross Castle

Proudly looked after, the greenhouses and walled garden produce more fruit and vegetables than the estate owners require. The grapes were in perfect picking condition on October 6.

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Loanreoch is located at Grid Ref: NH6275 (Lat: 57.746794, Lng: -4.3160395)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands