The Old Shepherd's House (C) Richard Dorrell

NG4039 : The Old Shepherd's House

taken 6 years ago, 3 km from Glenmore, Highland, Great Britain

The Old Shepherd's House

As I set off to walk from Amer around Loch Duagrich one time, I spoke to an elderly farmer who was keen to give me directions. He told me I would pass 'The Old Shepherd's House' - and here it is. It is described in the Highland Council Historic Environment Record as a farmstead, and may have been occupied into the 20th century. It is in a very remote spot. The river in the foreground is the Luidaig Burn, which flows steeply down from Ben Duagrich. The water beyond is Loch Duagrich. The grassy ground all around the ruin is VERY boggy!
But in spite of the bog, it is such a silent and peaceful location, it would not have been a bad place to live - except maybe when the midges are biting...

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Grid Square: NG4039, 15 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Richard Dorrell (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 12 February, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 13 February, 2012
Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Housing, Dwellings Derelict, Disused
Place (from Tags): Isle of Skye Loch Duagrich
Subject Location: OSGB36: NG 4030 3982 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:22.4699N 6:19.3053W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NG 40288 39811
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)