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Strathellen Wood

Wood, Forest in Ross-shire

Scotland

Strathellen Wood

Main street, Duirinish
Main street, Duirinish Credit: Alan Reid

Strathellen Wood is a beautiful forest located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 500 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is dominated by native Scottish tree species such as oak, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem.

Visitors to Strathellen Wood can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, perfect for walking, hiking, and birdwatching. The woodland paths wind through the trees, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby River Conon.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, and a wide range of bird species. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the opportunity to spot rare and endangered species in their natural habitat.

Strathellen Wood is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, this enchanting forest has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.324954/-5.6560157 or Grid Reference NG7931. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main street, Duirinish
Main street, Duirinish
Duirinish cottage Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn's House.
Duirinish cottage
Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn's House.
Duirinish over the stream Here are a row of Category C Listed cottages. Right to left the first two are mid 19th century and listed as Colonel and Mrs Walker's House (3/4 in view) and Mrs Nicolson's House. The next two are mid to late 19th century and listed as Dun Caan (Mrs Frost) and Sir Torquil and Lady Matheson.
Duirinish over the stream
Here are a row of Category C Listed cottages. Right to left the first two are mid 19th century and listed as Colonel and Mrs Walker's House (3/4 in view) and Mrs Nicolson's House. The next two are mid to late 19th century and listed as Dun Caan (Mrs Frost) and Sir Torquil and Lady Matheson.
Bridge over Allt Duirinish on the road to Plockton Category C Listed bridge of 1826 by Thomas Telford.
Bridge over Allt Duirinish on the road to Plockton
Category C Listed bridge of 1826 by Thomas Telford.
Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.
Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton
Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.
Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.
Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton
Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.
Grid square NG 78 30 Taken at trig pillar. Hamlet of Achnandarach below centre of horizon.
Grid square NG 78 30
Taken at trig pillar. Hamlet of Achnandarach below centre of horizon.
Path along the shore, to Duncraig This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron. This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places.
Path along the shore, to Duncraig
This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron. This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places.
Highland cattle, by the Duirinish road Looking along the minor road between Duirinish station and the main part of Duirinish township. This area is rough grazing, with a few Highland cattle wandering around.
Highland cattle, by the Duirinish road
Looking along the minor road between Duirinish station and the main part of Duirinish township. This area is rough grazing, with a few Highland cattle wandering around.
Plockton Station
Plockton Station
Train in the rain, at Plockton Station A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or 'Am Ploc' in Gaelic. The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.
Train in the rain, at Plockton Station
A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or 'Am Ploc' in Gaelic. The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.
An t-ob, Plocton A small tidal inlet.
An t-ob, Plocton
A small tidal inlet.
Plockton Station Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.
Plockton Station
Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.
An arm of Loch Carron, Plockton The end of a narrow arm of the sea loch that bounds the peninsula on which Plockton stands.
An arm of Loch Carron, Plockton
The end of a narrow arm of the sea loch that bounds the peninsula on which Plockton stands.
Royal Scotsman hauled by 66746 arriving at Plockton
Royal Scotsman hauled by 66746 arriving at Plockton
Duirinish Bridge A tall stone arch bridge, carrying a minor road over the Allt Dhuirinis. It was designed by Thomas Telford, and built in 1826. It is a Category C listed building. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7003" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7003">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Duirinish Bridge
A tall stone arch bridge, carrying a minor road over the Allt Dhuirinis. It was designed by Thomas Telford, and built in 1826. It is a Category C listed building. LinkExternal link
Bàgh an t-Srathaidh As seen from a window seat on the train from Kyle to Inverness.
Bàgh an t-Srathaidh
As seen from a window seat on the train from Kyle to Inverness.
Plockton Railway Station The station building is now used as self catering accommodation.
Plockton Railway Station
The station building is now used as self catering accommodation.
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Strathellen Wood is located at Grid Ref: NG7931 (Lat: 57.324954, Lng: -5.6560157)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///towers.obstinate.ribs. Near Kyleakin, Highland

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