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Applecross coast road
The road connecting Applecross to Shieldaig was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, partly to give access to the BUTEC military site at Sand, and partly to sustain the dwindling crofting communities scattered along the coast. Prior to its construction, access was by sea or footpath only, and the postman had a 20-mile walk three times a week.
The western part is much straighter and smoother than the northern part which goes across the grain of the sandstone, and also through an area of rough igneous rock.
The section between Shieldaig junction and Kenmore was opened on 11 May 1970 by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon.
The western part is much straighter and smoother than the northern part which goes across the grain of the sandstone, and also through an area of rough igneous rock.
The section between Shieldaig junction and Kenmore was opened on 11 May 1970 by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon.
by Toby Speight
Created: Tue, 22 Mar 2011, Updated: Tue, 22 Mar 2011
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