Amatnatua

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Amatnatua

Amatnatua is a small village located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Highlands of Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles northwest of the town of Tain, Amatnatua is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is characterized by its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and the meandering River Amatnatua that runs through it. The landscape surrounding Amatnatua is dotted with charming cottages and traditional Scottish houses, adding to the village's rustic charm.

Despite its modest size, Amatnatua has a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving its heritage and traditions. The village is home to a small but welcoming population, known for their warm hospitality and friendly demeanor. The residents often engage in community activities and events, fostering a strong sense of belonging and togetherness.

Amatnatua offers limited amenities, with a local convenience store providing essential supplies to residents. For more extensive shopping and leisure options, the nearby town of Tain offers a wider range of services and facilities.

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers are drawn to Amatnatua for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking, cycling, and fishing, with several walking trails and fishing spots in close proximity.

In summary, Amatnatua is a charming village in Ross-shire, Scotland, known for its natural beauty, close-knit community, and recreational pursuits. It offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it an appealing destination for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Amatnatua Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.887173/-4.553726 or Grid Reference NH4891. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carron rapids

Peter Moore

River Carron

Near Sgodachail.

sylvia duckworth

River Carron near Sgodachail

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Mission hall and Phonebox

Forget trying to make a call though, the telephone is long gone and it is used as a notice board

Peter Moore

Trees at Craig - Upper Strath Carron

Peter Moore

Farm building in Upper Strath Carron

Peter Moore

Tree beside the road in Upper Strath Carron

Peter Moore

Looking Towards Sgodachail

Looking towards Sgodachail from the Road.

Donald H Bain

Disturbed water on River Carron

The River Carron in Strathcarron east of Sgodachail looking downstream where its water, already agitated by rocks in its flow is disturbed further by a very strong westerly wind.

Trevor Littlewood

Mountain slope with birch trees

The slope rises on the north side of Strathcarron away from the minor road there.

Trevor Littlewood

Cascade on River Carron

The cascade on the River Carron just below the bridge where the roads on the north and south sides of Strathcarron meet.

Trevor Littlewood

Flat ground beside River Carron

This land beside the River Carron between The Craigs and Croick can at best be described as rough grazing but in reality it's little more than moorland

Trevor Littlewood

Road between Croick and The Craigs

The road is in Strathcarron and is seen heading eastwards towards The Craigs.

Trevor Littlewood

Minor road with building at The Craigs

The Craigs is a location in Strathcarron. The road here is passing the cottage which is set back from it; the building is presumably a farm out-building.

Trevor Littlewood

Field near Amatnatua

The exact location of Amatnatua isn't positively ascertained from OS maps - but it's in this vicinity! The name of the river beyond the field is equally unclear though it's obviously at this point the main flow of what becomes the River Carron. The trees along the field boundary appear to have been originally a hedge; one that has now run wild.

Trevor Littlewood

Bridge at East Amat

The River Carron has the advantage of being runnable (for kayakers) in low water when other rivers just are too much of a bump and scrape. It was barely worth driving all the way from Fort William, but such were the drought conditions at Easter 2013 that we had been doing a lot of travelling looking for water all week ! The worthwhile section starts at a put-in river left, from a layby just above the bridge seen here and bumps down one cascade before passing under the road. The view is from part way down the next set of technical rapids where the map marks "waterfall". The waterfall itself is a vertical drop into a boily rockmill that paddlers shy away from (well, at this level, certainly) and known as "Granny's hole". There are much safer ways down, leading to a fine gorge, but it would have been nicer to have at least a bit more water than shown here.

Andy Waddington

River Carron, rapid 550m below East Amat bridge

One of the more challenging bits of the River Carron in low water, the flow is funnelled into a narrow slot which is, in itself, not too difficult. The problem lies just below where the flow comes up against the left bank in a big boil, where the paddler has not yet had enough space to get a paddle stroke in. Sad to say, this one had me, and with a further GoPro camera on a pole stuck up behind my head, I failed to roll up - a definite warning against taking photography more seriously than survival ! It's not a particularly bad place to swim, just annoying, and as it was the second such failure in less than half a mile, I felt I had to remove the third camera before continuing (a ploy that worked, as I didn't swim again that day despite the odd capsize).

Andy Waddington

Beach above the Carron gorge

Following on from rocky rapids below East Amat, the River Carron flattens out for a kilometre before the start of its gorge. This beach, river right, provided a handy landing spot for a quick inspection of the rather more exciting bit of river which continues for the next 400 metres to a footbridge below the Old Schoolhouse. There's a rocky shelf river left which is just as good for a quick nip out to the bank, but trees make getting a view ahead a little awkward that side, so a longer walk is needed.

Andy Waddington

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Amatnatua is located at Grid Ref: NH4891 (Lat: 57.887173, Lng: -4.553726)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands