Latest Images by Richard Haworth http://www.geograph.org.uk/ 2013-05-18T18:59:22GMT text/html 2011-06-12T21:56:30GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 56.654361 -4.932224 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2457216 From the carpark text/html 2011-06-12T21:45:08GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 56.661362 -4.996749 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2457190 Taken from the roadside text/html 2011-06-12T21:35:18GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 56.686036 -5.133622 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2457157 Looking south from the north road text/html 2010-06-30T16:09:33GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 51.846541 -2.063245 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1940138 Summer 2010 text/html 2010-06-30T16:03:35GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 51.845639 -2.069776 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1940125 Summer 2010 text/html 2005-08-31T15:49:42GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.304523 -4.483187 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/46917 Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, as you drive towards the end of the road and the small car park for those who decide to climb this rewarding Graham. From the top you can see the Moray Firth to the east and to the west, Ben Nevis and beyond, effectively the entire width of Scotland at this point. Well worth the short 3-4 hour hike! text/html 2005-08-31T15:33:39GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.295220 -4.499159 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/46902 In 1895 the North British Aluminium Company started to make use of the River Foyers to generate electricity needed to process aluminium at a plant on the shore of Loch Ness. Production ceased in 1967 and the plant was then used briefly to build narrow boats for English canals. In 1973 the power generation equipment was enlarged and upgraded to produce hydro electric power feeding the national grid. Water comes from Loch Mhor, located just beyond the hills via a 3km, 7 metre wide tunnel with a 112.8 metre drop at the end to generate the power required for the 2 turbines. During the night, water is pumped back up to Loch Mhor, ready to produce electricity for the next day. This causes the level of Loch Ness to rise and fall by several inches every day, creating a mini tide! text/html 2005-08-31T14:21:19GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.286246 -4.498551 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/46854 Taken from the far end of the Bunloit Road, close to the car park and start point of the marked walk up Meall Fuar-mhonaidh (Mealfuarvonie). text/html 2005-08-31T13:31:06GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.322472 -4.484398 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/46830 Craig Monie from near the top of Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit. At the foot of the hill runs the driveway to one of the old Seafield Estate houses which was demolished in the 1970's. A number of Giant Redwoods can be seen along the drive. text/html 2005-08-31T13:06:15GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.331773 -4.468411 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/46818 The Lewiston Arms Hotel was once the social focal point for the local men (and a few women) of Drumnadrochit and the surrounding area. A place where you had to throw yourself out if you wanted to see your bed that night. The sadly missed proprietor, Nicky Quinn, once appeared on Bruce Forsyth's 'Play Your Cards Right' and was said to be the only one ever to extract a 'wee shot' from the Green Room BEFORE the show started. Not surprisingly Nicky wore a kilt that day, 'give us a twirl, give us a twirl' said Brucey, he obliged of course! Saved from demolition, the Lewiston has re-opened as the Loch Ness Inn, comprising of the Lewiston Restaurant and the Brewery Bar. Lewiston Road, stretching into the distance, once only had houses on the right hand side, apart from the Lewiston Arms. Now many have sprung up on the left, next to the River Coiltee, against the judgement of my grandfather, who remembered a great flood that engulfed the road back in 1933. Thanks Jimmy for the correction of your brother's surname. text/html 2005-08-31T12:37:26GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.322798 -4.467809 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/46815 Creag Nay (376 metres) from above Lewiston, just up the road to Bunloit. Achtuie and Drumbuie can be seen to the left of Greag Nay. The views of Urquhart Bay from the hills south west crag, Balnacraig, are quite stunning. text/html 2005-08-19T21:29:21GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.269497 -4.862364 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/40074 Frozen! Photo dedicated to my late brother, Ian. text/html 2005-08-19T11:03:39GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 51.729997 -2.225827 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/39797 Taken from somewhat undulating Gastrells School playing fields looking due west. This ridge is very popular with paragliders, hangliders, gliders and model gliders, can get a bit busy up there! text/html 2005-08-19T10:18:15GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 51.573026 -4.288565 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/39768 Taken from the pub beer garden. text/html 2005-08-19T09:47:38GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1722 Richard Haworth 57.266963 -4.563590 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/39744 At 2,293 feet (699 metres) it is no Munro but a wonderfully rewarding hill to climb. This is looking east with the northern end of Loch Ness visible. From the south side of the hill you can see the entire length of the loch. Ben Nevis can also be seen 40 miles to the west on a clear day. Photo dedicated to my late brother, Ian.