2009

NG8077 : Gairloch : Looking towards Strath

taken 15 years ago, near to Strath, Highland, Scotland

Gairloch : Looking towards Strath
Gairloch : Looking towards Strath
The lands around Gairloch have been mostly in the ownership of the Mackenzies of Gairloch since the 15th century, when they were acquired by Hector Roy Mackenzie (died 1528), with a family house in the sheltered Glen of Flowerdale. The Mackenzies were clan leaders in the traditional sense and were known for their attachment to their tenants. During the 19th century, Sir Hector Mackenzie and his sons Sir Francis and Dr John Mackenzie refused to evict a single tenant during the clearances, despite the estate running at a loss. As a result, evicted Highlanders from other communities came to live in the area and has caused Gairloch to maintain a thriving community even today.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Looking towards Strath [8] · House [3] Title Clusters: · Gairloch : Looking towards Strath [3] ·
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NG8077, 57 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Ken Bagnall   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 12 June, 2009   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 10 January, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 8012 7742 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:43.9509N 5:41.7035W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 8046 7746
View Direction
WEST (about 270 degrees)
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