Isle Maree. Loch Maree. Loch Maree (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Ma-ruibhe) is a loch in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland.
At 20 km (12 mi) long and with a maximum width of 4 km (2.5 mi), it is the fourth largest freshwater loch in Scotland; it is the largest north of Loch Ness. Its surface area is 28.6 km2 (11.0 sq mi). Loch Maree contains five large wooded islands and over 25 smaller ones, many of which have their own lakelets. Isle Maree has the remains of a chapel, graveyard, holy well, and holy tree on it, believed to be the 8th century hermitage of Saint Máel Ruba (d. 722), who founded the monastery of Applecross in 672. The same island also contains ancient stands of oak and holly which have been linked with ancient Scottish druids. Loch Maree etc. ~ Loch Maree, Badachro, Loch Gairloch ~ ~ Loch Maree & Slioch ~ Loch Maree is one of the finest of Scotland's fresh water lochs.
In 1877, Queen Victoria stayed at the Loch Maree Hotel, finding the area to be a wild uncivilised spot, like the end of the world. She noted in her diary that "hardly anyone ever comes here". She allowed a nearby waterfall to be named Victoria Falls. Loch Maree and Ben Slioch. This is one of five views from a letter card of Gairloch.
Fáilte Gairloch & Loch Ewe - Visitor Homepage. An Teallach.
Torridon Mountains, Kinlochewe,Achnasheen,Loch Maree, information and history. Loch Maree. Loch Maree Slioch in background taken from inlet on W side of Eilean Subhainn Loch Maree must be the gem of highland lochs for the canoeist.
It contains many small islands which, to explore them all, would take a considerable time. Loch Maree Islands - Loch Maree to Loch Broom is an area in the Scotish Highlands. Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH) Loch Maree Complex - Special Area of Conservation - SAC - Habitats Directive. Loch Maree Islands - Scotland's National Nature Reserves. We have recently merged this reserve with Beinn Eighe to create the Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands NNR.
We are in the process of updating the website to reflect this and the entry for Loch Maree Islands will be removed once the work is complete. More than sixty scattered islands carry the nearest thing to natural woodland left in Britain, a fragment of the original Caledonian Pine Forest. The wet climate of this area has resulted in blanket bog filling the damp hollows, where occasional stunted pines have taken hold. Black-throated divers, take advantage of the tranquillity of one of Britain's least polluted freshwater lochs to breed here. Isle Maree has a rich history, back as far as an 8th Century Irish monk, St Maelrubha, after whom the loch is named. Visiting Find out how to get here and about visiting and exploring this reserve. Loch Maree and Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve. Amazon Books - US Amazon Books & Online Shopping - Amazon Canada - Amazon.fr - Amazon.de Pictures and web links on Loch Maree and the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve.
Cottages in Wester Ross Wester Ross For more pictures of Poolewe and the surrounding area. Accommodation at Dundonnell. Scotland's Landscape : Loch Maree. Loch Maree, Highland. BBC One - Grand Tours of Scotland, Series 2, Episode 2, Loch Maree and Beinn Eighe. Loch Maree (By The Gordon Highlanders) A wee Trip around Loch Maree. So inspired by the Cairngorms thread the other day I thought I'd show some pics of our latest adventure.
The plan was to do a three day loop of Loch Maree not only around but across too. The long range forecast was rubbish but as we got closer to Monday it seemed that we might get a weather window. well oh my we had wall to wall sunshine. bloomin lovely. [img] PA150037 by Backcountrybiking, on Flickr[/img] The short cycle out of Poolewe was well, short this was the start of the Tollie path. [img] PA150044 by Backcountrybiking, on Flickr[/img] The tollie path is a great warm up. PA150047 by Backcountrybiking, on Flickr[/img] About 95% cleanable on a loaded bike it was a great start to the trip.
PA150057 by Backcountrybiking, on Flickr[/img] Up on reaching the top we we're greeted with this amazing view. PA150072 by Backcountrybiking, on Flickr[/img] The Road North: (46) Loch Maree. ‘O restless heart and fevered brain,Unquiet and unstable,That holy well of Loch MareeIs more than idle fable!’
– John Greenleaf Whittier, ‘The Well of Loch Maree’ Our Yamanka is Isle Maree Our hot springs is the legendary well on Isle Maree Our already become legend is the ‘Gairloch bard’ Uilleam Ros (William Ross) who, like Kemenosuke’s father, also died young. Loch Maree - Tigh Brachen. Set amidst some of the most stunning scenery to be found in the Scottish Highlands, Tigh Brachen provides comfortable and modern self catering accommodation for up to 8 people, nestled in the village of Diabaig, near Torridon, on the West Coast of Scotland.
For those wishing to find peace and tranquility, this is an idyllic place; for those looking for some of the most stunning walking in Scotland, you couldn't find a better place to come and stay. Offering challenging climbing, scrambling, kayaking and mountain biking experiences in the Scottish Highlands, Torridon and the West Coast of Scotland has something for everyone. Add to this the opportunities for sea and loch fishing, the abundance of wildlife and photography opportunities you will be spoilt for choice. Set within an enclosed grass garden, Tigh Brachen has wonderful views across the loch, looking out to the Minch, Applecross Peninsula and the Isle of Skye beyond.
So why not treat yourself and come and stay! Happy holidays! Slattadale - Tollie Path. Tollie to Slattadale on Loch Maree. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation A good walk on a clear path with great views over Loch Maree's islands and the mountains beyond. The terrain is a mixture of open moorland and both mixed and pine woodland nearer the loch. Terrain Good clear path with some short uphill sections and a long descent to Loch Maree with one small rocky part. Public Transport There is an infrequent bus service joining both ends of the walk. Start.
Slattadale - Letterewe Estate - Ardlair Lodge. Ardlair Lodge is situated on the north shore of Loch Maree with its stunning views over the loch towards the Torridon Mountains. Ardlair Lodge has huge windows to look at the breathtaking views or watch the deer grazing the fields in the evenings. The open plan kitchen and sitting room with its huge log fire and gas lights create a wonderful atmosphere. Ardlair is also convenient to visit Inverewe Gardens with its world famous collection of botanical treasures.
The nearest village is Poolewe (7 miles), which has a small grocery store, café, hotel and the local swimming pool. A further six miles is the village of Gairloch with its beautiful sandy beach, various shops, hotels, restaurants and a nine holes golf course. Pets are to be only by arrangement or with permission. Open plan kitchen and sitting room and a separate storeroom. Stalking in season. GCR_v06_C06_Site2748 - GCRsiteaccount2748.pdf. Land of the Fae: Loch Maree - The Queen of Fairies Island. In the remote North West corner of Scotland there is a large loch, which nowadays goes by the name of Loch Maree.
It is said that on that loch there is an island, and within that island there is another small hidden loch, and on that loch there is yet another island. An island within an island within an island! Muc-sheilch (Loch Maree Monster) Loch Maree isn't the gloomiest place in Britain.. it's beautiful, say locals. Boffins who’ve branded a Scots beauty spot the gloomiest place in Britain have been told by proud locals – there’s surely sun mistake? BOFFINS who’ve branded a Scots beauty spot the gloomiest place in Britain have been told by proud locals – there’s surely sun mistake? Academics in England say Loch Maree in Wester Ross, received the least sunshine in the UK in 2011. The team at Sheffield University found the UK as a whole was 10per cent brighter this year than 2010 – except for Scotland, where it’s becoming less sunny.
They found Loch Maree to be the most sunshine-free location – but fans of the area, led by button accordionist Fergie MacDonald, yesterday dismissed the claims. Fergie, 73, who topped the Scottish pop charts in 1966 with Loch Maree Islands, which pays tribute to the loch, said: “It is the very opposite of gloomy – it’s beautiful. “The area is full of beautiful mountains and islands. Locals agreed with Fergie’s opinion.
“It’s sometimes wet – but it’s a happy part of the world.”