Clyne, West

Settlement in Sutherland

Scotland

Clyne, West

Level Crossing, Saltre, Brora Credit: Bill Henderson

Clyne, West, Sutherland is a small rural area located in the Highlands of Scotland. Situated in the county of Sutherland, it is part of the larger region of West Sutherland. The region is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, picturesque lochs, and breathtaking landscapes.

Clyne is a close-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. Its main settlement, also called Clyne, is a charming village with a few local amenities, including a small grocery store, a post office, and a primary school. The village is surrounded by vast open spaces, providing its residents with a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle.

The area is renowned for its outdoor recreational activities, attracting visitors from far and wide. The nearby Loch Shin is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and water sports, while the surrounding hills and moorlands offer excellent opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The region is also home to several nature reserves, such as the Forsinard Flows, which provide habitats for a variety of bird species and other wildlife.

Clyne is rich in history and heritage, with several ancient sites and landmarks scattered throughout the area. The nearby ruins of Carbisdale Castle, a former hunting lodge, are a testament to the region's past. In addition, the surrounding countryside is dotted with traditional crofts and farmsteads, adding to the area's rustic charm.

Overall, Clyne, West, Sutherland is a picturesque and idyllic location, offering a peaceful retreat for both residents and visitors seeking a taste of rural Scottish life.

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Clyne, West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.027959/-3.8824234 or Grid Reference NC8805. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Level Crossing, Saltre, Brora

Bill Henderson

Glashbuie Level Crossing

A crossing on the northern line near Brora.

Mary and Angus Hogg

A9, northbound

The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh. Link

N Chadwick

Brora Fuel Express

Gulf filling station on Victoria Road (A9), Brora.

David Dixon

A9 north of Brora

The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. Running for 273 miles, it is the longest road in Scotland and the fifth-longest A-road in the United Kingdom. Historically it was the main road between Edinburgh and John o' Groats but its importance has been eclipsed somewhat in the south by the A90 across the Forth Road Bridge and the M90 motorway, which now links Edinburgh more directly with Perth, and the M9, which is now the main road between Edinburgh and Bridge of Allan.

David Dixon

Cattle Grazing near East Clyne

View from the A9

David Dixon

Building at Brora Cemetery

Likely used for storage.

David Bremner

Crossroads just outside Brora

Dave Thompson

On the way to the Clynelish Distillery

Dave Thompson

Postbox at Brora

KW9 64. Royal Mail list this box as 'Clynelish Brora'.

David Bremner

Dry stone wall beside the A9

In the distance is Clynelish Distillery

Eirian Evans

Clyne Parish School

Listed Category C and built c 1863. A new school was built in 1903 and this building has remained unoccupied since at least 2003. A project to transform the school into a community heritage centre and visitor destination received a grant from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant fund of £450,000 in April 2022.

Eirian Evans

Road to Achrimsdale

Dave Thompson

Study of a Gasoline Station

Derelict, Brora. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.

David Bremner

Study of a Gasoline Station

Gulf, Brora. This photograph is part of a series taken in homage to the American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 publication of 'Twentysix Gasoline Stations'. More properly known as filling stations in the UK, I am attempting to photograph as many as possible to mark the sixty year anniversary.

David Bremner

Junction for Achrimsdale and East Clyne

A view looking along the A9 at the junction with the minor road to Achrimsdale and East Clyne. Note that some wag has altered the roadsign to "Fast Clyne".

Phil Williams

Railside campsite

A view looking to the northeast over the railway line towards one of the two campsites at Dalchalm. The other, a Caravan Club site, is out of view behind the trees at right.

Phil Williams