Ussie

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Ussie

Woodland Walk We were geocaching here and it is a lovely walk. We were bitten by midges though. Further north the midge won&#039;t be around for a couple more weeks yet. — Woodland Walk Credit: Dorcas Sinclair

Ussie is a small village located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Highlands region of Scotland. It is situated about 5 miles northeast of the town of Alness and approximately 25 miles north of the city of Inverness. Ussie is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 500 residents. It has a close-knit community atmosphere, with a strong sense of local pride and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy a peaceful, rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities for amenities and services.

Ussie is well-connected to the wider region by road, with the A9 running nearby, providing convenient access to Inverness and the rest of Scotland. The village also benefits from regular bus services, linking it to neighboring towns and villages.

Although Ussie is a relatively small village, it offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. These include a community hall, a small convenience store, and a primary school. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the stunning natural surroundings, with opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing in the nearby rivers and lochs.

Overall, Ussie is a charming village in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

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Ussie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.579392/-4.4762812 or Grid Reference NH5257. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland Walk

We were geocaching here and it is a lovely walk. We were bitten by midges though. Further north the midge won't be around for a couple more weeks yet.

Dorcas Sinclair

Uncurling fern

I love seeing the ferns when they are uncurling - they remind me of ammonites.

Dorcas Sinclair

Jacob Sheep

This area had a lot of good, clean pasture. Jacob sheep are not a common sight in this area.

Dorcas Sinclair

Cows

I went to take a photograph of the view and thought it would be nice to have some cows in the foreground. I ended up taking photographs of cows!

Dorcas Sinclair

Looking toward the Cromarty Firth

After doing a geocache in the area we found some very inquisitive cows.

Dorcas Sinclair

Ploughed field

Arable farmland makes up most of this grid square.

David Maclennan

Footpath

public footpath to Dingwall (2 miles)

David Maclennan

Swans feeding on Loch Ussie

Legend has it that the Brahan Seer lived near Loch Ussie. Before being taken to Fortrose on the Black Isle to be tried for witchcraft, (and subsequently burnt alive), he threw his oracle stone into the loch and said it would one day be found in the belly of a fish. Whoever found this seeing-stone would gain his gift of the second sight.

David Maclennan

Loch Ussie

Loch Ussie is a haven rich in wildlife. Dominated by the historic hill fort of Knockfarrel, the loch is fringed by native woodland with typical highland land uses such as crofting, farming and forestry beyond.

David Maclennan

Stone Marker

This marker is inscribed with the Gaelic words; Thig an latha... Caoraich, an sin feidh. Agus an deidh nan uisgeachan dubha Tillidh an sluagh. Translated means; The day will come... first of sheep, then of deer. After the black rains.. People will return.

David Maclennan

Seaforth House, Maryburgh

Seaforth House overlooks the village of Maryburgh near Dingwall. It was built in 1907 by the Earl of Cromarty. It has been a sanatorium, an auxiliary hospital, a children’s home and a training centre. It is now a charitable non-profit making nursing and respite care home.

John Allan

Standing stone at Knockbain

I was going to transcribe the inscription but I notice somebody beat me to it, instead I shall upload supplemental pictures of the inscription for fellow Geographers to read.

Brian MacLennan