Waterfalls of Scotland
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Much of Scotland
is mountainous, western areas of the Highlands
enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular are home to countless waterfall
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’ is found throughout southern and eastern Scotland
(and in the northern English county of Northumberland
). Confusingly linn can denote either a fall or the plunge pool or indeed a confined stretch of water. ‘Spout’ is another common word found throughout England and Scotland for particular types of fall though it is usually replaced by ‘sput’ in the formerly Gaelic-speaking parts of the latter.
The Gaelic word ‘eas’ is by far the most common term for a waterfall in the Scottish Highlands where the majority of place names are of Gaelic origin.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
is mountainous, western areas of the Highlands
Scottish Highlands
The Highlands is an historic region of Scotland. The area is sometimes referred to as the "Scottish Highlands". It was culturally distinguishable from the Lowlands from the later Middle Ages into the modern period, when Lowland Scots replaced Scottish Gaelic throughout most of the Lowlands...
enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular are home to countless waterfall
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
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Names of falls
The term ‘linnLinn (geography)
In Scotland and northern England a Linn is a geographical water feature.In Scotland it describes where a watercourse has cut through a shelf of hard rock creating a narrow , steep-sided cut though which the watercourse runs....
’ is found throughout southern and eastern Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
(and in the northern English county of Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
). Confusingly linn can denote either a fall or the plunge pool or indeed a confined stretch of water. ‘Spout’ is another common word found throughout England and Scotland for particular types of fall though it is usually replaced by ‘sput’ in the formerly Gaelic-speaking parts of the latter.
The Gaelic word ‘eas’ is by far the most common term for a waterfall in the Scottish Highlands where the majority of place names are of Gaelic origin.
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Achness Waterfall Achness Waterfall -References:... |
River Cassley River Cassley The River Cassley in Sutherland, in northern Scotland, drains into the Kyle of Sutherland at Invercassley , a short distance below where the River Oykel flows into the Kyle. The Kyle is subsequently joined by the River Shin about Inveran, before it becomes the Dornoch Firth at Bonar Bridge, into... |
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Allalith Linn Allalith Linn -References:... |
Allalith Burn | near Fochabers Fochabers Fochabers is a village in the Parish of Bellie, in Moray, Scotland, not far from the cathedral city of Elgin and located on the east bank of the River Spey. Around 2,000 people live in the village, which enjoys a rich musical and cultural history... |
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An Steall Steall Waterfall The spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is Britain's second highest waterfall with a single drop of 120 metres... or Steall Falls Steall Waterfall The spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is Britain's second highest waterfall with a single drop of 120 metres... |
Allt Coire a’ Mhail | Glen Nevis Glen Nevis Glen Nevis is a glen in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, with Fort William at its foot. It is bordered to the south by the Mamore range, and to the north by the highest mountains in the British Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, and Aonach Beag... |
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Auchinlinnylinn Spout Auchinlinnylinn Spout -References:... |
River Carron River Carron (Forth) The River Carron is a river in central Scotland. This river has given its name to towns in Falkirk, a variety of regional features, a type of cannon, a line of bathtubs, two warships and an island in the Southern Hemisphere.-River Carron:The river rises in the Campsie Fells before flowing into... |
near Denny Denny, Falkirk Denny is a town in the Falkirk council area of Scotland, formerly in the county of Stirlingshire. It is situated west of Falkirk, and north-east of Cumbernauld, adjacent to both the M80 and M876 motorways... |
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Avich Falls Avich Falls -References:... |
River Avich | west of Loch Awe Loch Awe Loch Awe is a large body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It has also given its name to a village on its banks, variously known as Loch Awe, or Lochawe. There are islands within the loch such as Innis Chonnell and Inishail.- The loch :It is the third largest freshwater loch in Scotland with... |
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Badger Fall Badger Fall -References:... |
River Affric | Glen Affric Glen Affric right|300px|thumb|Glen AffricGlen Affric is a glen south-west of the village of Cannich in the Highland region of Scotland, some to the west of Loch Ness. The River Affric runs along its length, passing through Loch Affric and Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin .It used to be part of the lands of the Clan... |
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Bearreraig Waterfall Bearreraig Waterfall Bearreraig Waterfall is a waterfall of Scotland.It is located on the Trotternish peninsula of the island of Skye, on the Bearreraig River which runs from Loch Leathan to Bearreraig Bay. The valley provides hydro-electric power from a 2.4 MW system. The Loch is home to a legend. Locals have reported... |
Bearreraig River | Trotternish Trotternish Trotternish or Tròndairnis is the northernmost peninsula of the Isle of Skye, in Scotland.One of its more well-known features is the Trotternish landslip, a massive landslide that runs almost the full length of the peninsula, some... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Bells Linn Bells Linn -References:... |
Bells Burn | near Kielder Kielder, Northumberland Kielder Village is a small settlement in North Tynedale, Northumberland, England. Located at the head of Kielder Water and in the north west of Kielder Forest, the village is from the Scottish border.-History:... (on English border) |
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Black Linn of Blairvaich Black Linn of Blairvaich -References:... |
Duchray Water | near Aberfoyle | |
Black Spout Black Spout -References:... |
tributary of Cooper's Burn | near Fintry Fintry Fintry is a small village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water between the Campsie Fells and the Fintry Hills, some 19 miles north of Glasgow. It is within the local government council area of Stirling... |
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Black Spout Black Spout -References:... |
Finglen Burn | near Lennoxtown Lennoxtown Lennoxtown is a town in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland at the foot of the Campsie Fells, which are just to the north.It is now part of the East Dunbartonshire council area but prior to 1975 was in the county of Stirling.... |
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Bracklinn Falls Bracklinn Falls Bracklinn Falls is a waterfall of Scotland.In 2004, a steel bridge over the falls was washed away by floods. In October 2010 a new, 20-tonne wood-and-copper one, spanning 20m across a very deep gorge, was hauled into place by hand because its location made it impossible to use a crane. In July 2011... |
Keltie Water | near Callander Callander Callander is a burgh in the region of Stirling, Scotland, situated on the River Teith. The town is located in the former county of Perthshire and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands.... |
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Buchan Waterfall Buchan Waterfall -References:... |
Buchan Burn | Glen Trool Glen Trool Glen Trool is a glen in the Southern Uplands, Galloway, Scotland. It contains Loch Trool which is fed by several burns and drained by the Water of Trool. North of Glen Trool is Merrick, the highest mountain in the Southern Uplands. The glen has a visitors centre and campsite.In April 1307 it was... |
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Buck Loup Buck Loup -References:... |
Grey Mare’s Tail Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Bucks Linn Bucks Linn -References:... |
Craigshinnie Burn | near Dalry | |
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Caldron Linn | Annet Burn | near Doune Doune Doune is a burgh in the district of Stirling, Scotland, on the River Teith. Doune's postal address places the town in Perthshire, although geographically it lies within the District of Stirling, and administratively Doune is under the control of Stirling Council... |
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Cauldron Linn Cauldron Linn -References:... |
River Devon River Devon, Clackmannanshire The River Devon is a tributary of the River Forth in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.-Geography:The source of the river is Blairdenon Hill in the Ochils at an altitude of .... |
near Crook of Devon Crook of Devon Crook of Devon is a village within the parish of Fossoway in Perthshire. It is located about 6 miles southwest of Kinross on the A977. Until relatively recently the official name of the village was Fossoway but this has been usurped by the widely used nickname "crook of devon"... |
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Carsindarroch Steps Carsindarroch Steps -References:... |
River Bladnoch River Bladnoch The Bladnoch is a river in the Machars of Galloway in southwest Scotland. One of the earliest descriptions of it is given by Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw and Sir David Dunbar in an appendix to Andrew Symson's work A Large Description of Galloway written in the 17th century... |
Galloway Galloway Galloway is an area in southwestern Scotland. It usually refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire... |
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Chest of Dee Chest of Dee -References:... |
River Dee River Dee, Aberdeenshire The River Dee is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Strathdee to reach the North Sea at Aberdeen... |
Glen Dee | |
Corrie Spout Corrie Spout -References:... |
Corrie Burn | Kilsyth Hills | |
Corrimony Falls Corrimony Falls Corrimony Falls is a Scottish waterfall near Corrimony in Glenurquhart, Highland council area. It is a local tourist atraction in the spring and summer.-References:... |
River Enrick | Glen Urquhart Glen Urquhart This page refers to the geographical area of "Glen Urquhart"For other meanings of the term, see Glen Urquhart Glenurquhart or Glen Urquhart is a glen running to the west of the village of Drumnadrochit in the Highland council area of Scotland-Location:Glenurquhart runs from Loch Ness at Urquhart... |
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Craigie Linn Craigie Linn -References:... |
Little Water of Fleet | Galloway Galloway Galloway is an area in southwestern Scotland. It usually refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire... |
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Clugie Linn Clugie Linn -References:... |
Palnure Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Culachy Falls Culachy Falls -References:... |
Connachie Burn off River Tarff | near Fort Augustus Fort Augustus Fort Augustus is a settlement in the Scottish Highlands, at the south west end of Loch Ness. The village has a population of around 646 ; its economy is heavily reliant on tourism.... |
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Culligran Falls Culligran Falls -References:... |
River Farrar River Farrar The River Farrar is a river in the Highlands of Scotland. It begins at the confluence of the Uisge Misgeach and the Garbh-uisge, which flows out of Loch Monar... |
Glen Strathfarrar Glen Strathfarrar Glen Strathfarrar is a glen in the Highland region of Scotland, near Loch Ness.-Geography:The River Farrar runs through the glen.The Glen is part of the Affric-Beauly hydro-electric power scheme, with a dam at Loch Monar and underground power stations at Deanie and Culligran.There are a number of... |
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Culnaskiach Falls Culnaskiach Falls Culnaskiach Falls is a waterfall in Boblainy Forest, to the south of the village of Kiltarlity, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is on a small stream which flows into the Bruiach Burn.-References:... |
on tributary of Bruiach Burn | near Beauly Beauly Beauly is a town of the Scottish county of Inverness-shire, on the River Beauly, 10 miles west of Inverness by the Far North railway line. Its population was 855 in 1901... |
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Cushat Linn Cushat Linn -References:... |
Boghead Burn | near Muirkirk Muirkirk Muirkirk is a small village in East Ayrshire, southwest Scotland. It is located on the north bank of the River Ayr, between Cumnock and Glenbuck on the A70... |
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Deil’s Caldron Deil’s Caldron -References:... |
River Lednock | near Comrie Comrie Comrie is an affluent village and parish in the southern highlands of Scotland, towards the western end of the Strathearn district of Perth and Kinross, seven miles west of Crieff. The village has won the Royal Horticultural Society "Large Village Britain in Bloom Winner" in 2007 and 2010... |
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Derrygown Linn Derrygown Linn -References:... |
Derrygown Burn | Gatehouse of Fleet Gatehouse of Fleet Gatehouse of Fleet is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, which has existed since the mid-18th century, although the area has been inhabited since much earlier... |
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Dog Falls Dog Falls, Glen Roy -References:... |
Burn of Agie | near to Glen Roy Glen Roy Glen Roy in the Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland is a National Nature Reserve and is noted for the geological puzzle of the three roads .... |
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Dog Falls Dog Falls, Glen Affric Dog Falls is a series of waterfalls on the River Affric, in Glen Affric in the Highlands of Scotland. The falls are within the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, managed by Forestry Commission Scotland. There are several way-marked paths to the falls.-References:... |
River Affric | Glen Affric Glen Affric right|300px|thumb|Glen AffricGlen Affric is a glen south-west of the village of Cannich in the Highland region of Scotland, some to the west of Loch Ness. The River Affric runs along its length, passing through Loch Affric and Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin .It used to be part of the lands of the Clan... |
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Downie’s Loup Downie’s Loup -References:... |
Gargunnock Burn | near Gargunnock Gargunnock Gargunnock is a small village in the Stirling council area approximately seven miles west of Stirling, in Scotland. The 2001 census population was 944... |
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Drunmore Linn Drunmore Linn -References:... |
Baing Burn | near Straiton Straiton Straiton is a village on the River Girvan in South Ayrshire in Scotland, mainly built in the 18th century, but with some recent housing.It was the main location for the film The Match, where two rival pubs played an annual football match as a challenge... |
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Dualt Spout Dualt Spout -References:... |
Dualt Burn | near Dumgoyne Dumgoyne Dumgoyne is a hill prominent on the edge of the Campsie Fells and is a well known landmark visible from Glasgow. It is a volcanic plug and is 427 m high... |
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Eagle’s Fall Eagle’s Fall -References:... |
Eas an Tuirc | Glen Fyne | |
Eas a’ Bhradain Eas a’ Bhradain Eas a’ Bhradain is a waterfall of Scotland.It is located between Marsco and Loch Ainort on the Allt Coire nam Bruadaran of the island of Skye at grid reference -References:... |
Allt Coire nam Bruadaran | in Red Cuillin Cuillin This article is about the Cuillin of Skye. See Rùm for the Cuillin of Rùm.The Cuillin are a range of rocky mountains located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The true Cuillin are also known as the Black Cuillin to distinguish them from the Red Hills across Glen Sligachan... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Eas a’ Chait Eas a’ Chait -References:... |
Allt Eas a’ Chait | east of Loch Ness Loch Ness Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately southwest of Inverness. Its surface is above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie"... |
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Eas a’ Chaorainn Eas a’ Chaorainn -References:... |
un-named stream | near Kilmelford | |
Eas a’ Chaorainn Eas a’ Chaorainn -References:... |
Abhainn Bheag | Knoydart | |
Eas a’ Chathaidh Eas a’ Chathaidh -References:... |
River Orchy River Orchy The River Orchy is located in Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland. It rises in the Black Mount Forest, passes through Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy before reaching Loch Awe. There are falls and islands within the river... |
Glen Orchy Glen Orchy Glen Orchy is a long glen in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It runs south-westerly from the Bridge of Orchy to Inverlochy following the River Orchy... |
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Eas a’ Chobhainn Duibh Eas a’ Chobhainn Duibh -References:... |
Wester Fearn Burn | near Ardgay Ardgay Ardgay is a small Scottish village on the north west shore of the Dornoch Firth, Sutherland and lies at the entrance to Strathcarron, the valley of the River Carron. In the Highland Council area Ardgay is in Ward 1, the North, West and Central Sutherland ward.Ardgay is served by the Ardgay... |
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Eas a’ Chrannaig Eas a’ Chrannaig Eas a’ Chrannaig also known as the Glenashdale Falls is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. There are a series of falls on the Glenashdale Burn, which flows from moorland near the summit of Tighvein eastwards towards Whiting Bay, from which there is a tourist trail leading some up... or Glenashdale Falls |
Allt Dhepin or Glenashdale Burn | near Whiting Bay Whiting Bay Whiting Bay is a village located on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The name Whiting Bay is thought to originate from "Viking" Bay. It is approximately 3 miles south of the village of Lamlash. Whiting Bay is the third largest village on the island and was once the site of... , Isle of Arran Isle of Arran Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058... |
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Eas a Chraosain Eas a Chraosain -References:... |
un-named stream | north of Loch Achall, Ullapool Ullapool Ullapool is a small town of around 1,300 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest settlement for many miles around, and is a major tourist destination of Scotland. The North Atlantic Drift passes by Ullapool, bringing moderate temperatures... |
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Eas a’ Mhuillidh Eas a’ Mhuillidh -References:... |
Allt Coire Mhuillidh | Glen Strathfarrar Glen Strathfarrar Glen Strathfarrar is a glen in the Highland region of Scotland, near Loch Ness.-Geography:The River Farrar runs through the glen.The Glen is part of the Affric-Beauly hydro-electric power scheme, with a dam at Loch Monar and underground power stations at Deanie and Culligran.There are a number of... |
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Eas a' Chual Aluinn Eas a' Chual Aluinn Eas a' Chual Aluinn in the parish of Assynt, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, is Britain's highest waterfall with a sheer drop of 658 ft . When in full flow it is over three times higher than Niagara Falls.... |
on tributary of Abhainn a’ Loch Bhig | south of Loch Glencoul | |
Eas Aboist Eas Aboist Eas Aboist is a waterfall on the Duirinish peninsula of the island of Skye, Scotland.-References:... |
Allt Mios an Airigh | Duirinish Duirinish, Skye Duirinish is a peninsula on the island of Skye in Scotland. It is situated in the north west between Loch Dunvegan and Loch Bracadale.Skye's shape defies description and W. H. Murray wrote that "Skye is sixty miles long, but what might be its breadth is beyond the ingenuity of man to state"... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Eas Allt a’ Chaise Eas Allt a’ Chaise -References:... |
Allt a’ Chaise | west of Loch Maree Loch Maree Loch Maree is a loch in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. At long and with a maximum width of , it is the fourth largest freshwater loch in Scotland; it is the largest north of Loch Ness. Its surface area is .... |
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Eas Allt a’ Mheil Eas Allt a’ Mheil -References:... |
Allt a’ Mheil | north of Loch Quoich Loch Quoich Loch Quoich is a loch and reservoir situated west of Loch Garry approximately 40k m northwest of Fort William, Lochaber, Scotland... |
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Eas Allt an Tairbh Eas Allt an Tairbh -References:... |
Allt an Tairbh | Jura Jura, Scotland Jura is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, situated adjacent and to the north-east of Islay. Part of the island is designated as a National Scenic Area. Until the twentieth century Jura was dominated - and most of it was eventually owned - by the Campbell clan of Inveraray Castle on Loch... |
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Eas Allt Horn Eas Allt Horn -References:... |
Allt Horn | near Loch Stack | |
Eas an Aighe Eas an Aighe -References:... |
Allt a’ Chuilinn | near Loch Stack | |
Eas an Dubhaidh Eas an Dubhaidh -References:... |
Fionn Lighe | near Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Glenfinnan is a village in Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland. It is located at the northern end of Loch Shiel, at the foot of Glenfinnan.- Glenfinnan Monument :... |
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Eas an Fhamhair Eas an Fhamhair -References:... |
Lussa River | Jura Jura, Scotland Jura is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, situated adjacent and to the north-east of Islay. Part of the island is designated as a National Scenic Area. Until the twentieth century Jura was dominated - and most of it was eventually owned - by the Campbell clan of Inveraray Castle on Loch... |
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Eas an Fhir Mhoir Eas an Fhir Mhoir -References:... |
River Etive | Glen Etive Glen Etive Glen Etive is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland. The River Etive rises on the peaks surrounding Rannoch Moor, with several tributary streams coming together at the Kings House Hotel, at the head of Glen Coe. From the Kings House, the Etive flows for about 18 km, reaching the sea loch, Loch... |
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Eas an Fhithich Eas an Fhithich -References:... |
River Cannich | Glen Cannich Glen Cannich Glen Cannich is a long glen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland and through which runs the River Cannich. Emerging from the reservoir of Loch Mullardoch, the river flows east to merge with the River Affric at the village of Cannich, their combined waters forming the River Glass.Downstream of... |
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Eas an Inbhire Eas an Inbhire -References:... |
Allt an Inbhire | near Inverscaddle | |
Eas an Stocair Eas an Stocair -References:... |
Allt an Lon Biolaireich | Isle of Mull Isle of Mull The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.... |
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Eas an Torre Mhoir Eas an Torre Mhoir -References:... |
Abhainn Duibhe | near Bridge of Gaur | |
Eas Bad a’ Chrotha Eas Bad a’ Chrotha -References:... |
Abhainn Bad a’ Chrotha | Badachro Badachro Badachro is a remote fishing village, in the north west Highlands of Scotland.-Geography:Badachro sits about 3 km south of Gairloch on the shore of Gair Loch, and is an excellent natural harbour popular with yachts. It is scenic and has a pub called the Badacro Inn and a small restaurant... |
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Eas Bàn | on tributary of Machrie Water | Arran Isle of Arran Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058... |
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Eas Bàn | Bruichladdich | Bruichladdich, Islay Islay -Prehistory:The earliest settlers on Islay were nomadic hunter-gatherers who arrived during the Mesolithic period after the retreat of the Pleistocene ice caps. In 1993 a flint arrowhead was found in a field near Bridgend dating from 10,800 BC, the earliest evidence of a human presence found so far... |
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Eas Bàn Eas Ban, Glen Elchaig (west) -References:... |
Allt Mor | Glen Elchaig | |
Eas Bàn Eas Ban, Glen Elchaig (east) -References:... |
Allt Ban an Li-ruighe | Glen Elchaig | |
Eas Bàn Eas Ban, Grey Corries -References:... |
Allt Coire a’ Mhadaidh | The Grey Corries | |
Eas Bàn Eas Ban, Kishorn -References:... |
Russel Burn | near Kishorn | |
Eas Bàn Eas Ban, Dundonnell -References:... |
Allt Eighidh | Dundonnell Forest | |
Eas Breac-achaidh Eas Breac-achaidh -References:... |
Abhainn Inbhir Ghuisierein | Knoydart | |
Eas Buidhe Eas Buidhe -References:... |
Allt na Leth Bheinn | near Corpach Corpach Corpach is a large village north of Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands. The canal lock at Corpach Basin on Loch Linnhe, east of the narrows leading to Loch Eil, is the western sea entrance of the Caledonian Canal... |
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Eas Charron Eas Charron -References:... |
Alladale River Alladale River Alladale River is in Highland Region, Scotland It joins with the Abhainn a' Ghlinne Mhoir to form the River Carron.... |
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Eas Chia-aig Eas Chia-aig -References:... |
Abhainn Chia-aig | east of Loch Arkaig Loch Arkaig Loch Arkaig is a body of water in Lochaber, Scotland, to the west of the Great Glen. It is approximately 12 miles in length and lies 140 feet above sea level, the maximum depth is some 300 feet.... |
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Eas Chlianaig Eas Chlianaig -References:... |
Allt Beinn Chlianaig | near to Roybridge Roybridge Roybridge is a small village, that lies at the confluence of the rivers River Roy and River Spean, located 3 miles east of Spean Bridge, in Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.... |
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Eas Choul Eas Choul -References:... |
Allt a Chuaille | Inverlael Forest | |
Eas Chuil Eas Chuil -References:... |
Allt Blarghour | east of Loch Awe Loch Awe Loch Awe is a large body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It has also given its name to a village on its banks, variously known as Loch Awe, or Lochawe. There are islands within the loch such as Innis Chonnell and Inishail.- The loch :It is the third largest freshwater loch in Scotland with... |
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Eas Cnoc na Morrar Eas Cnoc na Morrar -References:... |
Allt a’ Ghlinne Mhoir | Glencalvie Forest | |
Eas Coire nan Choire Eas Coire nan Choire -References:... |
Allt Coire nan Cnamh | near Kinlochhourn | |
Eas Creag an Luichde Eas Creag an Luichde -References:... |
Abhainn a’ Ghlinne Duibhe | near Loch Glendhu | |
Eas Dhomhnuill Dhuibh Eas Dhomhnuill Dhuibh -References:... |
Allt Eas Dhomhnuill Duibh | Dundonnell Forest | |
Eas Druim Dubh Thollaidh Eas Druim Dubh Thollaidh -References:... |
River Shiel River Shiel The River Shiel is a four kilometre long river in Acharacle, Highland. It flows out of the Loch Shiel into the sea at Dorlin.- Fishing :... |
Glen Shiel Glen Shiel Glen Shiel is a glen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland.The glen runs approximately 9 miles from north-west to south-east, from sea level at the village of Shiel Bridge and Loch Duich to the Cluanie Inn at the western end of Loch Cluanie and the start of Glenmoriston.W. H... |
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Eas Dubh Eas Dubh, River Lonan -References:... |
on tributary of River Lonan | near Oban Oban Oban Oban Oban ( is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. It has a total resident population of 8,120. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William and during the tourist season the town can be crowded by up to 25,000 people. Oban... |
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Eas Dubh Eas Dubh, Menteith Hills -References:... |
un-named tributary of Cos Burn | south of Loch Venachar Loch Venachar Loch Venachar is a freshwater loch in Stirling district, Scotland, situated between Callander and Brig o' Turk... |
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Eas Dubh Eas Dubh, Mull Eas Dubh, Mull is a waterfall on the island of Mull, Scotland.The name Eas Mor is from the Gaelic language and means "black waterfall".-References:... |
Allt an Fhir | Brolass, Isle of Mull Isle of Mull The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.... |
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Eas Dubh Eas Dubh, Glenaffric -References:... |
Allt Coulavie | Glenaffric | |
Eas Dubh Eas Dubh, Glen Urquhart -References:... |
Allt Luirg nam Broc | Glen Urquhart Glen Urquhart This page refers to the geographical area of "Glen Urquhart"For other meanings of the term, see Glen Urquhart Glenurquhart or Glen Urquhart is a glen running to the west of the village of Drumnadrochit in the Highland council area of Scotland-Location:Glenurquhart runs from Loch Ness at Urquhart... |
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Eas Dubh Eas Dubh, Ullapool -References:... |
Ullapool River | near Ullapool Ullapool Ullapool is a small town of around 1,300 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest settlement for many miles around, and is a major tourist destination of Scotland. The North Atlantic Drift passes by Ullapool, bringing moderate temperatures... |
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Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil -References:... |
Abhainn Mhor | near Elphin Elphin, Highland Elphin is a crofting township in Assynt, in the Sutherland area of Highland in Scotland. It lies about north of Ullapool. The village contains a tearoom, a rare breeds farm, and several bed and breakfasts... |
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Eas Dubh a’Ghlinne Ghairbh Eas Dubh a’Ghlinne Ghairbh -References:... |
Inverianvie River | Inchgavre Forest | |
Eas Dubh Gleann Tanagaidh Eas Dubh Gleann Tanagaidh -References:... |
Abhainn Gleann Tanagaidh | Fannichs | |
Eas Fionn Eas Fionn -References:... |
River Lael | Inverlael Forest | |
Eas Fors Eas Fors Eas Fors is a waterfall on the island of Mull in Scotland. It is situated on the Ardow Burn south of Dervaig.The name is tautologous: eas is Gaelic for waterfall, and fors or foss is also Norse for waterfall, so "Eas Fors waterfall" means "waterfall, waterfall, waterfall."-References:... |
Ardow Burn | near Dervaig, Isle of Mull Isle of Mull The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.... |
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Eas Forsa Eas Forsa Eas Forsa is a waterfall on the island of Islay in Scotland]. It lies in woodland between Loch Allan and the Sound of Islay about south of Port Askaig.... |
below Loch Allan | Islay Islay -Prehistory:The earliest settlers on Islay were nomadic hunter-gatherers who arrived during the Mesolithic period after the retreat of the Pleistocene ice caps. In 1993 a flint arrowhead was found in a field near Bridgend dating from 10,800 BC, the earliest evidence of a human presence found so far... |
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Eas Geal Eas Geal Eas Geal is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. It lies on the Benlister Burn near Lamlash.-References:... |
Benlister Burn | near Lamlash Lamlash Lamlash is the largest village by population on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It lies 4 miles to the south of ferry port Brodick, in a sheltered bay on the island's east coast, facing Holy Isle. Lamlash is the seat of Arran's local government offices and police... , Arran Isle of Arran Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058... |
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Eas Gluta Eas Gluta -References:... |
Glutt Water | Flow Country Flow Country The Flow Country is a large, rolling expanse of peatland and wetland area of Caithness and Sutherland in Scotland. It is the largest expanse of blanket bog in Europe, and covers about 4,000 square kilometres .... |
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Eas Lathan Eas Lathan -References:... |
Doodilmore River | Islay Islay -Prehistory:The earliest settlers on Islay were nomadic hunter-gatherers who arrived during the Mesolithic period after the retreat of the Pleistocene ice caps. In 1993 a flint arrowhead was found in a field near Bridgend dating from 10,800 BC, the earliest evidence of a human presence found so far... |
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River Cannich | Glen Cannich Glen Cannich Glen Cannich is a long glen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland and through which runs the River Cannich. Emerging from the reservoir of Loch Mullardoch, the river flows east to merge with the River Affric at the village of Cannich, their combined waters forming the River Glass.Downstream of... |
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Eas Mhic Gorraidh Eas Mhic Gorraidh -References:... |
Allt Easan Mhic Gorraidh | near Glenelg | |
Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Arran Eas Mor, Arran is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. It is located on the Allt Mor north of Auchenhew Bridge near the village of Kildonan.The name is from Gaelic and means "big waterfall".-References:... |
Allt Mor | near Auchenhew, (Arran Isle of Arran Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058... ) |
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Eas Mòr (lower) Eas Mor (lower) Eas Mor is a waterfall on the Abhainn Ghil on the island of Islay, in Scotland. It lies on the west coast of The Oa peninsula north of Lower Killeyan.-References:... |
Abhainn Ghil | Islay Islay -Prehistory:The earliest settlers on Islay were nomadic hunter-gatherers who arrived during the Mesolithic period after the retreat of the Pleistocene ice caps. In 1993 a flint arrowhead was found in a field near Bridgend dating from 10,800 BC, the earliest evidence of a human presence found so far... |
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Eas Mòr (upper) Eas Mor (upper) Eas Mor is a waterfall is a waterfall on the Abhainn Ghil on the island of Islay in Scotland. It lies on the Oa peninsula south of Giol and west of Lenavore.-References:... |
Abhainn Ghil | Islay Islay -Prehistory:The earliest settlers on Islay were nomadic hunter-gatherers who arrived during the Mesolithic period after the retreat of the Pleistocene ice caps. In 1993 a flint arrowhead was found in a field near Bridgend dating from 10,800 BC, the earliest evidence of a human presence found so far... |
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Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Glen Brittle Eas Mor is a waterfall in Glen Brittle on the island of Skye in Scotland. It lies on the Allt Coire na Bannachdich in a small gorge east of Glenbrittle House.-References:... |
Allt Coire na Banachdich | Glen Brittle Glen Brittle Glen Brittle is a large glen in the south of the Isle of Skye, in Scotland. It runs roughly south to north, along the River Brittle, which has its mouth at Loch Brittle . The glen is also overlooked from the east by the formidable Cuillin, the largest mountains on Skye... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Kames River -References:... |
Kames River | east of Loch Awe Loch Awe Loch Awe is a large body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It has also given its name to a village on its banks, variously known as Loch Awe, or Lochawe. There are islands within the loch such as Innis Chonnell and Inishail.- The loch :It is the third largest freshwater loch in Scotland with... |
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Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Minginish Eas Mor, Minginish is a waterfall on the Minginish peninsula of the island of Skye in Scotland. It lies on the Huisgill Burn just north of the settlement of Talisker in Glen Oraid... |
Huisgill Burn | Minginish Minginish Minginish is a peninsula on the island of Skye in Scotland. It is situated in south central Skye, between Loch Scavaig and Glen Drynoch in the west and Loch Harport and Glen Sligachan in the south and east. It includes most of the peaks of the Cuillin hills including Sgurr Alasdair, the highest... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Mull Eas Mor, Mull is a waterfall on the isle of Mull, Scotland. It lies on the Abhainn an Easa’ Mhoir that flows into the Beach River on the Ross of Mull and into the sea at Loch Scridain between Pennyghael and Bunessan... |
Abhainn an Easa’ Mhoir | Brolass, isle of Mull Isle of Mull The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.... |
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Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Bernera -References:... |
Abhainn Eilg | near Glenelg | |
Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Auchness -References:... |
Burn of Auchness | Glen Lossie | |
Eas Mòr Eas Mor, Durinish Eas Mor is a waterfall on the Duirinish peninsula of the island of Skye in Scotland. It lies on the Allt Mhicheil, a tributary of the Dibidal River below Healabhal Bheag... |
Dibidal River | Duirinish Duirinish, Skye Duirinish is a peninsula on the island of Skye in Scotland. It is situated in the north west between Loch Dunvegan and Loch Bracadale.Skye's shape defies description and W. H. Murray wrote that "Skye is sixty miles long, but what might be its breadth is beyond the ingenuity of man to state"... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Eas Mòr Eas Mor, River Torridon -References:... |
River Torridon | Glen Torridon | |
Eas na Baintighearna Eas na Baintighearna -References:... |
Allt Pollain Riabhaich | Glen Achall | |
Eas na Bo Raibhaich Eas na Bo Raibhaich -References:... |
un-named tributary of River Aray | near Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray is a royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is on the western shore of Loch Fyne, near its head, and on the A83 road. It is the traditional county town of Argyll and ancestral home to the Duke of Argyll.-Coat of arms:... |
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Eas na Braiste Eas na Braiste -References:... |
Feith an Leothaid | south of Loch Assynt Loch Assynt Loch Assynt is a freshwater loch in Sutherland, Scotland, 8 km ENE of Lochinver.Situated in a spectacular setting between the heights of Canisp, Quinag and Beinn Uidhe, it receives the outflow from Lochs Awe, Maol a' Choire, and Leitir Easaich. It discharges into the sea at Loch Inver, via the... |
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Eas na Ciste Eas na Ciste -References:... |
Allt na Caillich | Strathcarron Strathcarron, Highland Strathcarron is a hamlet, situated at the head of the sea loch, Loch Carron, between the rivers, River Carron and River Taodail, in Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands and is in the Highland council area.... |
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Eas na Dabhaich Eas na Dabhaich Eas na Dabhaich is a waterfall on the island of Mull in Scotland. The falls lie on a burn that flows from Loch Fraing on the Ross of Mull over high cliffs above Carsaig... |
un-named stream | near Carsaig, Isle of Mull Isle of Mull The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.... |
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River Kerry | near Gairloch Gairloch Gairloch is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch on the northwest coast of Scotland. A popular tourist destination in the summer months, Gairloch has a golf course, a small museum, several hotels, a community centre, a leisure centre with sports facilities, a local... |
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Eas na Muic Eas na Muic -References:... |
un-named stream | near Dunbeg Dunbeg Dunbeg , formerly known as Dunstaffnage , a village about two and a half miles outside of Oban has a population of just under 1000. It is home to the Scottish Association for Marine Science , one of the primary marine science centres in the UK... , Oban Oban Oban Oban Oban ( is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. It has a total resident population of 8,120. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William and during the tourist season the town can be crowded by up to 25,000 people. Oban... |
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Eas na Saighe Caime Eas na Saighe Caime -References:... |
Allt Poll an Droighim | Inchnadamph Forest | |
Eas na Speireig Eas na Speireig -References:... |
Allt Eas na Speirieg | Fannichs | |
Eas nam Beatach Eas nam Beatach -References:... |
Allt Coralan | near Tyndrum Tyndrum Tyndrum is a small village in Scotland. Its Gaelic name translates as "the house on the ridge". It lies in Strathfillan, at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor.The village is notable mainly for being at an important crossroads of transport routes... |
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Eas nan Clag Eas nan Clag -References:... |
River Nant | near Taynuilt Taynuilt Taynuilt is a large village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland located at the western entrance to the narrow Pass of Brander.-Location:The village is situated on the River Nant about a kilometre before the river flows into Loch Etive at Airds Bay. This is just to the west of a narrowing of the loch down... |
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Eas nan Coireachan Eas nan Coireachan Eas nan Coireachan is a waterfall on the island of Jura in Scotland. It lies below Coire Gorm at a height of about above sea level under the heights of Ben Garrisdale on a tributary of Glengarrisdale River. This is a remote and uninhabited area to the north of the island about west of... |
un-named tributary of Glengarrisdale River | Jura Jura, Scotland Jura is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, situated adjacent and to the north-east of Islay. Part of the island is designated as a National Scenic Area. Until the twentieth century Jura was dominated - and most of it was eventually owned - by the Campbell clan of Inveraray Castle on Loch... |
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Eas na Glutachan Eas na Glutachan -References:... |
Allt Leacach | near Rhiconich Rhiconich Rhiconich is a remote hamlet, located at the head of Loch Inchard, in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland... |
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Eas nan Liathanach Eas nan Liathanach -References:... |
Allt nan Liathanach | Sunart Sunart Sunart is a rural district and community in the south west of Lochaber in Highland, Scotland, on the shores of Loch Sunart, and part of the civil parish of Ardnamurchan... |
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Eas nan Long Eas nan Long -References:... |
River Lochy | near Fort William Fort William, Scotland Fort William is the second largest settlement in the highlands of Scotland and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the north and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles... |
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Eas nan Lub Eas nan Lub -References:... |
Allt Strath a’ Ghlinne | Glen Artney | |
Eas of Auchness Eas of Auchness -References:... |
Burn of Auchness | Glen Lossie | |
Eas Ruigh an t-Sagairt Eas Ruigh an t-Sagairt -References:... |
Allt na Glaic Moire | Inchnadamph Forest | |
Eas Tardil Eas Tardil Eas Tardil is a waterfall on the Waternish peninsula of the island of Skye, Scotland. It lies on the Allt Achaidh Bhig, a burn that flows into Loch Snizort to the east. The area is uninhabited and is some east of Stein.-References:... |
Allt Achaidh Bhig | Waternish Waternish Waternish or Bhatairnis/Vaternish is a peninsula approximately long on the island of Skye, Scotland, situated between Loch Dunvegan and Loch Snizort in the northwest of the island, and traditionally inhabited and owned by Clan MacLeod whose clan seat is at the nearby Dunvegan Castle. The current... , Skye Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills... |
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Eas Torran a’ Chompanaich Eas Torran a’ Chompanaich -References:... |
Allt Coire Sheilich | Strathcarron Strathcarron, Highland Strathcarron is a hamlet, situated at the head of the sea loch, Loch Carron, between the rivers, River Carron and River Taodail, in Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands and is in the Highland council area.... |
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Eas Usige Toll a’ Mhadaidh Eas Usige Toll a’ Mhadaidh -References:... |
Inverianvie River | Inchgarve Forest | |
Eas Urchaidh Eas Urchaidh -References:... |
River Orchy River Orchy The River Orchy is located in Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland. It rises in the Black Mount Forest, passes through Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy before reaching Loch Awe. There are falls and islands within the river... |
Glen Orchy Glen Orchy Glen Orchy is a long glen in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It runs south-westerly from the Bridge of Orchy to Inverlochy following the River Orchy... |
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Easa Cumhang Easa Cumhang Easa Cumhang is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. It lies on the Levencorroch Burn west of Kildonan.-References:... |
Levencorroch Burn | near Auchenhew, Arran Isle of Arran Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058... |
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Easan Ban Easan Ban -References:... |
Allt an Eoin | Glen Moriston | |
Easan Bana Easan Bana, Gairloch -References:... |
Abhainn Ghlas | near Gairloch Gairloch Gairloch is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch on the northwest coast of Scotland. A popular tourist destination in the summer months, Gairloch has a golf course, a small museum, several hotels, a community centre, a leisure centre with sports facilities, a local... |
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Easan Bana Easan Bana, Kishorn -References:... |
Allt Loch Gaineamhach | near Kishorn | |
Easan Bhunachain Easan Bhunachain -References:... |
River Roy | Glen Roy Glen Roy Glen Roy in the Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland is a National Nature Reserve and is noted for the geological puzzle of the three roads .... |
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Easan Buidhe Easan Buidhe -References:... |
Abhainn Inbhir Ghuiserein | Knoydart | |
Easan Choineas Easan Choineas -References:... |
Glen Golly River | Glen Golly | |
Easan Dubh Easan Dubh, Knapdale -References:... |
Allt Cam a’ Phuirt | Knapdale Knapdale Knapdale forms a rural district of Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands, adjoining Kintyre to the south, and divided from the rest of Argyll to the north by the Crinan Canal. It includes two parishes, North Knapdale and South Knapdale.... |
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Easan Dubh Easan Dubh, Loch Treig -References:... |
Allt na Lairige | near Loch Treig Loch Treig Loch Treig is a 9 km freshwater loch situated in a steep-sided glen 20 km east of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland... |
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Easan Dubh Easan Dubh -References:... |
Allt Easain Duibh | east of Freevater Forest | |
Easan Dubha Easan Dubha -References:... |
River Orchy River Orchy The River Orchy is located in Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland. It rises in the Black Mount Forest, passes through Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy before reaching Loch Awe. There are falls and islands within the river... |
Glen Orchy Glen Orchy Glen Orchy is a long glen in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It runs south-westerly from the Bridge of Orchy to Inverlochy following the River Orchy... |
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Easan Garbh Easan Garbh -References:... |
Allt an Easain Ghairbh | near Rhiconich Rhiconich Rhiconich is a remote hamlet, located at the head of Loch Inchard, in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland... |
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Easan Labhar Easan Labhar Easan Labhar is a series of waterfalls on the island of Mull, Scotland. It lies on the Allt an Easain Labhair near Gruline west of Salen. There are also unnamed waterfalls on the Allt na Linne burn just to the east.... |
Allt an Easain Labhair | near Salen Salen, Mull Salen is a settlement on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is on the east coast of the island, on the Sound of Mull, approximately halfway between Craignure and Tobermory... , Isle of Mull Isle of Mull The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.... |
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Allt Coire Laogh | Glen Creran | |
Easan Mor Easan Mor -References:... |
Allt Coire Easain Mor | west of Loch Treig Loch Treig Loch Treig is a 9 km freshwater loch situated in a steep-sided glen 20 km east of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland... |
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Easan na Gaibhre Easan na Gaibhre -References:... |
River Cassley River Cassley The River Cassley in Sutherland, in northern Scotland, drains into the Kyle of Sutherland at Invercassley , a short distance below where the River Oykel flows into the Kyle. The Kyle is subsequently joined by the River Shin about Inveran, before it becomes the Dornoch Firth at Bonar Bridge, into... |
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Easan nan Son Easan nan Son -References:... |
Gruinard River | Inchgarve Forest | |
Easan nan Toll Dubha Easan nan Toll Dubha -References:... |
Alladale River Alladale River Alladale River is in Highland Region, Scotland It joins with the Abhainn a' Ghlinne Mhoir to form the River Carron.... |
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un-named stream | near Arnisdale Arnisdale Arnisdale is a hamlet in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies on the north shore of Loch Hourn, around 10 miles down a single track road from Glenelg. It has a permanent population of around 30 and several holiday cottages... |
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Enarg Falls Enarg Falls -References:... |
River Einig | near Oykel Bridge | |
Enoch Linn Enoch Linn -References:... |
Dunwan Burn | near Eaglesham Eaglesham Eaglesham , is a village and parish set in the west central Lowlands of Scotland - population 3,127 . Today it is chiefly a dormitory town for commuters to nearby Glasgow. The village is distinctive in being based around a large triangular green... |
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Ess of Glenlatterach Ess of Glenlatterach -References:... |
Leanoch Burn | near Elgin Elgin, Moray Elgin is a former cathedral city and Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the flood plain. Elgin is first documented in the Cartulary of Moray in 1190... |
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Euchan Fall Euchan Fall -References:... |
Euchan Water | near Sanquhar Sanquhar Sanquhar is a town on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies north of Thornhill and west of Moffat. It is a Royal Burgh.Sanquhar is notable for its tiny post office , claimed to be the oldest working post office in the world... |
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Fairy Loup Fairy Loup -References:... |
Byre Burn | near Canonbie Canonbie Canonbie is a small village in Dumfries and Galloway in south west Scotland, six miles south of Langholm and two miles north of the Anglo-Scottish border. It is on the A7 road from Carlisle to Edinburgh, and the River Esk flows through it... |
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Falls of Acharn Falls of Acharn Falls of Acharn is a waterfall of Scotland.-References:... |
Acharn Burn | near Kenmore | |
Falls of Balgy Falls of Balgy -References:... |
River Balgy | south of Upper Loch Torridon Loch Torridon Loch Torridon is a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland in the Northwest Highlands. The loch was created by glacial processes and is in total around 15 miles long. It has two sections: Upper Loch Torridon to landward, east of Rubha na h-Airde Ghlaise, at which point it joins Loch Sheildaig;... |
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Falls of Balnaguard Falls of Balnaguard -References:... |
Balnaguard Burn | near Grandtully Grandtully Grandtully is a small village in Perthshire, Scotland.It is situated close to the River Tay, about 3 miles from Pitlochry... |
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Falls of Barvick Falls of Barvick Falls of Barvick is a waterfall of Scotland.It is at the highest, and has an average width of . It is a cascades type waterfall.-References:... |
Barvick Burn | near Crieff Crieff Crieff is a market town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It lies on the A85 road between Perth and Crianlarich and also lies on the A822 between Greenloaning and Aberfeldy. The A822 joins onto the A823 which leads to Dunfermline.... |
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Falls of Bruar Falls of Bruar The Falls of Bruar are a series of waterfalls on the Bruar Water in Scotland, about 8 miles from Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross. They have been a tourist attraction since the 18th century and were immortalized in a poem by Robert Burns, The Humble Petition of Bruar Water to the Noble Duke of Atholl,... |
Bruar Water | Glen Garry | |
Falls of Camserney Falls of Camserney -References:... |
Camserney Burn | near Aberfeldy | |
Falls of Clyde Falls of Clyde (waterfalls) The Falls of Clyde is the collective name of four linn on the River Clyde near New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Falls of Clyde comprise the upper falls of Bonnington Linn, Corra Linn, Dundaff Linn, and the lower falls of Stonebyres Linn. Corra Linn is the highest, with a fall of 90 feet... |
River Clyde River Clyde The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire.... |
near Lanark Lanark Lanark is a small town in the central belt of Scotland. Its population of 8,253 makes it the 100th largest settlement in Scotland. The name is believed to come from the Cumbric Lanerc meaning "clear space, glade".... |
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Falls of Cruachan Falls of Cruachan -References:... |
Allt Cruachan | Pass of Brander | |
Falls of Damff Falls of Damff -References:... |
Water of Unich | Glen Lee | |
Falls of Dee Falls of Dee -References:... |
Allt a Gharbh-choire (River Dee River Dee, Aberdeenshire The River Dee is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Strathdee to reach the North Sea at Aberdeen... ) |
southwest of Braeriach Braeriach Braeriach is the third highest mountain in Great Britain, surpassed only by Ben Nevis and Ben Macdui. It is the highest point in the western massif of the Cairngorms, separated from the central section by the pass of the Lairig Ghru. The summit has a crescent shape, with several corries... |
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Falls of Divach Falls of Divach -References:... |
Divach Burn | near Drumnadrochit Drumnadrochit Drumnadrochit is a village inthe Highland local government council area of Scotland, lying on the west shore of Loch Ness, at the foot of Glen Urquhart.-History:... |
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Falls of Dochart Falls of Dochart The Falls of Dochart are situated on the River Dochart at Killin in Stirling , Scotland at the western end of Loch Tay. A bridge crosses over the river just as you enter Killin giving a fabulous view of the falls as they cascade down over the rocks and around the island of Inchbuie, which is the... |
River Dochart River Dochart The River Dochart is in Perthshire, Scotland.Coming from Ben Lui, it flows east out of Loch Dochart and through the glen of the same name. At Killin just before it enters Loch Tay are the Falls of Dochart. The river is sometimes also considered to be a part of the upper reaches of the River... |
at Killin Killin Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling , Scotland.... |
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Falls of Drumly Harry Falls of Drumly Harry -References:... |
Nora Water | Glen Ogil | |
Falls of Edinample Falls of Edinample -References:... |
Burn of Ample | near Lochearnhead Lochearnhead Lochearnhead is a village on the A84 Stirling to Crianlarich road at the foot of Glen Ogle, north of the Highland Boundary Fault... |
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Falls of Falloch Falls of Falloch Falls of Falloch is a waterfall and local beauty spot along the A82 5KM from the village of Crianlarich in the county of Stirling in Scotland.-References:... |
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Falls of Feakirk Falls of Feakirk -References:... |
River Divie | south of Forres Forres Forres , is a town and former royal burgh situated in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 30 miles east of Inverness. Forres has been a winner of the Scotland in Bloom award on several occasions... |
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Falls of Fender Falls of Fender -References:... |
Fender Burn | near Blair Atholl Blair Atholl Blair Atholl is a small town in Perthshire, Scotland, built about the confluence of the Rivers Tilt and Garry in one of the few areas of flat land in the midst of the Grampian Mountains. The Gaelic place-name Blair, from blàr, 'field, plain', refers to this location... |
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Falls of Foyers Falls of Foyers The Fall of Foyers is a waterfall on the River Foyers, which feeds Loch Ness, in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.... (upper and lower sections) |
River Foyers | Foyers Foyers Foyers is the name of a village in the Highland local government council area of Scotland, lying on the east shore of Loch Ness... |
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Falls of Glomach Falls of Glomach The Falls of Glomach, in Ross-shire, Scotland, is one of the highest waterfalls in Britain, at 113 m .The falls border Kintail, donated to the National Trust for Scotland in 1944 and subsequently incorporating West Affric in 1993. It is not easily reached on foot, requiring an 8 kilometre trek... |
Abhainn Gaorsaic | Glen Elchaig | |
Falls of Keltney Falls of Keltney -References:... |
Keltney Burn | Appin of Dull | |
Falls of Kirkaig Falls of Kirkaig -References:... |
River Kirkaig | near Inverkirkaig Inverkirkaig Inverkirkaig is extremely remote scattered crofting township, situated on the north eastern bay, of the sea loch Loch Kirkaig, in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.... |
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Falls of Leny Falls of Leny -References:... |
Garbh Uisge | near Callander Callander Callander is a burgh in the region of Stirling, Scotland, situated on the River Teith. The town is located in the former county of Perthshire and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands.... |
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Falls of Lochay Falls of Lochay -References:... |
River Lochay | near Killin Killin Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling , Scotland.... |
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Falls of Measach | Abhainn Droma | near Ullapool Ullapool Ullapool is a small town of around 1,300 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest settlement for many miles around, and is a major tourist destination of Scotland. The North Atlantic Drift passes by Ullapool, bringing moderate temperatures... |
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Falls of Moness Falls of Moness -References:... |
Moness Burn | near Aberfeldy | |
Falls of Monzie Falls of Monzie -References:... |
Shaggie Burn | near Crieff Crieff Crieff is a market town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It lies on the A85 road between Perth and Crianlarich and also lies on the A822 between Greenloaning and Aberfeldy. The A822 joins onto the A823 which leads to Dunfermline.... |
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Falls of Ness Falls of Ness -References:... |
Machany Water | near Muthill Muthill Muthill, pronounced , is a village in Perth and Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland. It lies on the former railway line connecting Perth and Crieff, 3 miles south of Crieff. The name possibly derives from Moot hill, a place of judgement.... |
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Falls of Orrin Falls of Orrin -References:... |
River Orrin | near Muir of Ord Muir of Ord Muir of Ord is a village in Highland, Scotland. It is situated near the western boundary of the Black Isle, about 20 km west of the city of Inverness, and 10 km south of Dingwall... |
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Falls of Pattack Falls of Pattack -References:... |
River Pattack | east of Loch Laggan Loch Laggan Loch Laggan is a freshwater loch situated east of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. The A86 road from Spean Bridge to Kingussie follows along its north bank... |
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Falls of Rogie or Rogie Falls Rogie Falls Rogie Falls are a series of waterfalls on the Black Water, a river in Ross-shire in the Highlands of Scotland. The falls about 2 km north-west of the village of Contin, next to the A835 road. They are a popular tourist attraction, with several forest walks.-References:... |
River Blackwater | near Contin Contin Contin is a Ross-shire village and civil parish between Strathpeffer and Garve in the Highland council area of Scotland... |
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Falls of Roy Falls of Roy -References:... |
River Roy | Glen Roy Glen Roy Glen Roy in the Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland is a National Nature Reserve and is noted for the geological puzzle of the three roads .... |
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Falls of Tarf Falls of Tarf The Falls of Tarf is a waterfall on the Tarf Water in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. Immediately downstream of the falls the Tarf is joined by a second, smaller river to become the River Tilt.-References:... |
Tarf Water | Glen Tilt Glen Tilt Glen Tilt is a glen in the extreme north of Perthshire, Scotland. Beginning at the confines of Aberdeenshire, it follows a South-westerly direction excepting for the last 4 miles, when it runs due south to Blair Atholl... |
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Falls of the Braan Falls of the Braan -References:... |
River Braan River Braan The River Braan is a tributary of the River Tay in Scotland.Within the county of Perth and Kinross, it flows 11 miles eastwards from Loch Freuchie, near Amulree, and joins the River Tay near Dunkeld.-References:* - Geo.ed.ac.uk-External links:... |
near Dunkeld Dunkeld Dunkeld is a small town in Strathtay, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is about 15 miles north of Perth on the eastern side of the A9 road into the Scottish Highlands and on the opposite side of the Tay from the Victorian village of Birnam. Dunkeld and Birnam share a railway station, on the... |
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Falls of the Glasallt Falls of the Glasallt -References:... |
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Falls of Turret Falls of Turret -References:... |
Turret Burn | near Crieff Crieff Crieff is a market town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It lies on the A85 road between Perth and Crianlarich and also lies on the A822 between Greenloaning and Aberfeldy. The A822 joins onto the A823 which leads to Dunfermline.... |
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Falls of Unich Falls of Unich -References:... |
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Foot Loup Foot Loup -References:... |
Grey Mare’s Tail Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Forsan Forsan, Shetland Forsan is a waterfall on the island of Shetland in Scotland. It lies in the Clift Hills on the Burn of Mail near its confluence with the Burn of the Run beneath Scroo hill in the Cunningsburgh district south of Lerwick.... |
Burn of Mail | Cunningsburgh Cunningsburgh Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh , is a hamlet and ancient parish in the south of Mainland, Shetland. The hamlet is on the coast, nine miles south south west of Lerwick, about half way between there and Sumburgh Head. The parish was merged with Dunrossness and Sandwick... , Shetland |
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Garnock Spout or Spout of Garnock Spout of Garnock Ayrshire's highest waterfall , The Spout of Garnock or Garnock Spout , tumbles noisily over a rocky and a somewhat steep downward slope, forming a wild and lonely furious rush of water which is particularly impressive when in spate. It is not the source of the River Garnock, as is sometimes said,... |
River Garnock River Garnock The River Garnock, the smallest of Ayrshire's six principal rivers, has its source on the southerly side of the Hill of Stake in the heart of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. About a mile and a half south of this starting point the untested stream tumbles over the Spout of Garnock, the highest... |
near Lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Lying on the banks of Castle Semple Loch and the River Calder, Lochwinnoch is chiefly a residential dormitory village serving nearby urban centres such as Glasgow and Paisley... |
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Garpel Linn Garpel Linn -References:... |
Whitehaugh Water | near Muirkirk Muirkirk Muirkirk is a small village in East Ayrshire, southwest Scotland. It is located on the north bank of the River Ayr, between Cumnock and Glenbuck on the A70... |
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Gillwham Gillwham -References:... |
Kinharvie Burn | near New Abbey New Abbey New Abbey is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. It is around south-west of Dumfries. The summit of the prominent hill Criffel is to the south.... |
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Glenshadale Falls or Eas a’ Chrannaig Eas a’ Chrannaig Eas a’ Chrannaig also known as the Glenashdale Falls is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. There are a series of falls on the Glenashdale Burn, which flows from moorland near the summit of Tighvein eastwards towards Whiting Bay, from which there is a tourist trail leading some up... |
Glenashdale Burn or Allt Dhepin | near Whiting Bay Whiting Bay Whiting Bay is a village located on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The name Whiting Bay is thought to originate from "Viking" Bay. It is approximately 3 miles south of the village of Lamlash. Whiting Bay is the third largest village on the island and was once the site of... , Isle of Arran Isle of Arran Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058... |
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Goat Linn Goat Linn Goat Linn is a waterfall of Scotland, situated close to the village of Newcastleton. .-References:... |
Cauldwell Sike | near Newcastleton Newcastleton Newcastleton, or Copshaw Holm is a village in the Scottish Borders, a few miles from the border of Scotland with England. The village is in Liddesdale and is on the Liddel Water, and is the site of Hermitage Castle.-History:... |
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Gotter Linn Gotter Linn -References:... |
Gotter Water | near Kilmacolm Kilmacolm Kilmacolm is a village and civil parish in the Inverclyde council area and the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the northern slope of the Gryffe Valley south-east of Greenock and around west of the city of Glasgow... |
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Grey Mare's Tail Grey Mare's Tail Grey Mare's Tail is a hanging valley waterfall near to Moffat in southern Scotland. The fall is produced by the Tail Burn flowing from Loch Skeen cascading into the Moffat Water in the lower valley below.... |
Tail Burn | near Moffat Moffat Moffat is a former burgh and spa town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, lying on the River Annan, with a population of around 2,500. The most notable building in the town is the Moffat House Hotel, designed by John Adam... |
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Grey Mare’s Tail Grey Mare’s Tail, Galloway -References:... |
Grey Mare’s Tail Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Grey Mare's Tail Grey Mare's Tail, Kinlochmore -References:... |
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Greymare’s Tail Greymare’s Tail, Kirkconnel -References:... |
Churn Burn | near Kirkconnel Kirkconnel Kirkconnel is a small parish and town in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. It is located on the A76 near the head of Nithsdale. Kirkconnel led a more quiet existence than neighboring towns like Sanquhar. Principally it has been a farming community. There are few buildings of any... |
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Grey Mare’s Tail Grey Mare’s Tail, Monreith -References:... |
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Grey Mare’s Tail Grey Mare’s Tail, Kilpatrick Hills -References:... |
Jaw Burn | near Duntocher Duntocher Duntocher is a village in Dunbartonshire, Scotland.Although it is a far older settlement and still considered a village in its own right, it is administratively part of nearby Clydebank along with the neighbouring village of Hardgate and is now part of the West Dunbartonshire local authority area... |
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Guisachan Fall Guisachan Fall -References:... |
Allt na Sidhean | near Tomich | |
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Hespies Linn Hespies Linn -References:... |
Penkiln Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Hilly Linn Hilly Linn -References:... |
Shaw Burn | near Chesters | |
Hog Gill Spout Hog Gill Spout -References:... |
Hog Gill | near Newcastleton Newcastleton Newcastleton, or Copshaw Holm is a village in the Scottish Borders, a few miles from the border of Scotland with England. The village is in Liddesdale and is on the Liddel Water, and is the site of Hermitage Castle.-History:... |
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Inverlair Falls Inverlair Falls -References:... |
River Spean | Glen Spean | |
Inversnaid Falls Inversnaid Falls -References:... |
Arklet Water | east of Loch Lomond Loch Lomond Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest lake in Great Britain by surface area. The lake contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles, although the lake itself is smaller than many Irish... |
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Ishneich Ishneich -References:... |
Gallangad Burn | near Alexandria | |
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Kettle Caldron Kettle Caldron -References:... |
Auchmantle Burn | near New Luce New Luce New Luce is a quiet picturesque village in the Scottish unitary council area of Dumfries and Galloway. It has a shop, pub and two bridges. In the summer it has a popular gala day. The coast to coast walk, the Southern Upland Way, passes close to the village. New Luce is surrounded by good walking... |
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Kidd’s Linn Kidd’s Linn -References:... |
Staneshiel Burn | in Liddesdale Liddesdale Liddesdale, the valley of the Liddel Water, in the County of Roxburgh, southern Scotland, extends in a south-westerly direction from the vicinity of Peel Fell to the River Esk, a distance of... |
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Kilfinnan Fall Kilfinnan Fall -References:... |
Kilfinnan Burn | north of Loch Lochy Loch Lochy Loch Lochy is a large freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. With a mean depth of , it is the third deepest loch of Scotland.-Geography:... |
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Lady’s Linn Lady’s Linn -References:... |
Penkiln Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Laggan Linn Laggan Linn -References:... |
White Laggan Burn | near Newton Stewart Newton Stewart Newton Stewart is a burgh town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.... |
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Linn of Avon Linn of Avon -References:... |
River Avon | Glen Avon | |
Linn of Barhoise Linn of Barhoise -References:... |
River Bladnoch River Bladnoch The Bladnoch is a river in the Machars of Galloway in southwest Scotland. One of the earliest descriptions of it is given by Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw and Sir David Dunbar in an appendix to Andrew Symson's work A Large Description of Galloway written in the 17th century... |
near Kirkcowan Kirkcowan Kirkcowan is a village and parish in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.It is situated in the north of the Machars peninsula, about 7 miles south south west of Newton Stewart.... |
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Linn of Dee | River Dee River Dee, Aberdeenshire The River Dee is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Strathdee to reach the North Sea at Aberdeen... |
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Linn of Muick Linn of Muick -References:... |
River Muick | Glen Muick | |
Linn of Quoich Linn of Quoich -References:... |
Quoich Water | near Braemar Braemar Braemar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, around west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. It is the closest significantly-sized settlement to the upper course of the River Dee sitting at an altitude of .... |
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Linn of Tanar Linn of Tanar -References:... |
River Tanar | Glen Tanar | |
Linn of Tummel Linn of Tummel Linn of Tummel is a 19 hectare woodland property at the confluence of the rivers Garry and Tummel, near Pitlochry in Perthshire, Scotland. It is owned and maintained by the National Trust for Scotland, and is adjacent to the Trust's property at Killiecrankie.... |
River Tummel River Tummel The River Tummel is a river in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Discharging from Loch Rannoch, it flows east to a point near the Falls of Tummel, where it bends to the southeast, a direction which it maintains until it falls into the River Tay, just below Logierait, after a course of from its source... |
near Pitlochry Pitlochry Pitlochry , is a burgh in the council area of Perth and Kinross, Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. Its population according to the 2001 census was 2,564.... |
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Linne Chumhann Linne Chumhann -References:... |
Innerhadden Burn | near Kinloch Rannoch Kinloch Rannoch Kinloch Rannoch is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, at the eastern end of Loch Rannoch, 18 miles west of Pitlochry, on the banks of the River Tummel.The village is a tourist and outdoor pursuits centre... |
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Linnford Linnford -References:... |
Glen Burn | near Fairlie | |
Loup of Fintry Loup of Fintry -References:... |
Endrick Water Endrick Water The Endrick Water or River Endrick is a river which flows into the eastern end of Loch Lomond, Scotland.Its drainage basin covers a large part of the west of Stirling District... |
near Fintry Fintry Fintry is a small village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water between the Campsie Fells and the Fintry Hills, some 19 miles north of Glasgow. It is within the local government council area of Stirling... |
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Loup of Kilfeddar Loup of Kilfeddar -References:... |
Main Water of Luce | near New Luce New Luce New Luce is a quiet picturesque village in the Scottish unitary council area of Dumfries and Galloway. It has a shop, pub and two bridges. In the summer it has a popular gala day. The coast to coast walk, the Southern Upland Way, passes close to the village. New Luce is surrounded by good walking... |
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Loup of Penwhirn Loup of Penwhirn -References:... |
Penwhirn Burn | near New Luce New Luce New Luce is a quiet picturesque village in the Scottish unitary council area of Dumfries and Galloway. It has a shop, pub and two bridges. In the summer it has a popular gala day. The coast to coast walk, the Southern Upland Way, passes close to the village. New Luce is surrounded by good walking... |
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Loups of Barnshangan Loups of Barnshangan -References:... |
Cross Water of Luce | near New Luce New Luce New Luce is a quiet picturesque village in the Scottish unitary council area of Dumfries and Galloway. It has a shop, pub and two bridges. In the summer it has a popular gala day. The coast to coast walk, the Southern Upland Way, passes close to the village. New Luce is surrounded by good walking... |
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Loups of Dalnigap Loups of Dalnigap -References:... |
Main Water of Luce | near New Luce New Luce New Luce is a quiet picturesque village in the Scottish unitary council area of Dumfries and Galloway. It has a shop, pub and two bridges. In the summer it has a popular gala day. The coast to coast walk, the Southern Upland Way, passes close to the village. New Luce is surrounded by good walking... |
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Lynn Spout Lynn Spout Lynn Spout is a waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire in Scotland.-References:... |
Caaf Water Caaf Water The Caaf Water in western Scotland nowadays drains from the Caaf Reservoir above Dalry which is fed from Knockendon Reservoir... |
near Dalry Dalry, North Ayrshire Dalry is a small town in the Garnock Valley in Ayrshire, Scotland.-History:Dalry means "King's Valley" or more simply the "Rye Meadow"; indicating a small settlement on the Rye Burn. Its history has signs of early inhabitants in the area... |
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Meeting of Three Waters Meeting of Three Waters -References:... |
River Coe River Coe The River Coe rises at the north-eastern base of Buachaille Etive Beag and flows west along Glen Coe, Scotland. After dramatic waterfalls at the Pass of Glen Coe. It runs through the small Loch Achtriochtan before it turns north west... , Allt Doire-bheith and Allt Coire Gabhail |
Glen Coe Glen Coe Glen Coe is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the southern part of the Lochaber committee area of Highland Council, and was formerly part of the county of Argyll. It is often considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland, and is a part of the designated... |
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Murnoch Spout Murnoch Spout -References:... |
Murchan Burn | near Lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Lying on the banks of Castle Semple Loch and the River Calder, Lochwinnoch is chiefly a residential dormitory village serving nearby urban centres such as Glasgow and Paisley... |
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Na h-Easain Na h-Easain -References:... |
Water of Nevis | Glen Nevis Glen Nevis Glen Nevis is a glen in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, with Fort William at its foot. It is bordered to the south by the Mamore range, and to the north by the highest mountains in the British Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, and Aonach Beag... |
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Ness Waterfall Ness Waterfall -References:... |
Water of Coyle | near Coylton Coylton Coylton is a village in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is located east of Ayr, and west of Drongan, on the A70. Sundrum Castle Holiday Park is located to the west of the village, in the grounds of Sundrum Castle, which partly dates to the 13th century... |
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Oykel Falls Oykel Falls -References:... |
River Oykel River Oykel The River Oykel is a major river in northern Scotland that is famous for its salmon fishing. It rises on Ben More Assynt, a few miles from Ullapool on the west coast of Scotland, and drains into the North Sea via the Kyle of Sutherland... |
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Peggie’s Spout Peggie’s Spout -References:... |
Bin Burn | Kilsyth Hills | |
Plodda Falls Plodda Falls Plodda Falls is a waterfall, situated 5 km south-west of the village of Tomich, near Glen Affric, in the Highlands of Scotland. The falls are 46 m high, and are on the Allt na Bodachan, near where it flows into the Abhainn Deabhag, which in turn joins with the River Affric to form the River... |
Allt na Bodachan | near Tomich | |
Reekie Linn Reekie Linn -References:... |
River Isla River Isla, Perthshire The River Isla is a tributary of the River Tay in Angus and Perthshire, Scotland. It runs for 46 miles through Glen Isla and Strathmore .-External links:*... |
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Rogie Falls Rogie Falls Rogie Falls are a series of waterfalls on the Black Water, a river in Ross-shire in the Highlands of Scotland. The falls about 2 km north-west of the village of Contin, next to the A835 road. They are a popular tourist attraction, with several forest walks.-References:... (or Falls of Rogie) |
Black Water Black Water (Conon) The Black Water is a river in the Highlands of Scotland. It begins at the confluence of the Glascarnoch River with the Abhainn Srath a' Bhàthaich, near where it is crossed by the Black Bridge, carrying the A835 road. It flows in a south-easterly direction past the village of Garve, then passing... |
near Contin Contin Contin is a Ross-shire village and civil parish between Strathpeffer and Garve in the Highland council area of Scotland... |
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Shepherd’s Linn Shepherd’s Linn -References:... |
Ballintomb Burn | Strathspey Strathspey, Scotland Strathspey is the area around the strath of the River Spey, Scotland, in both the Moray council area and the Badenoch and Strathspey committee area of Highland.... |
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Shin Falls Shin Falls -References:... |
River Shin River Shin The River Shin is a river in the Scottish North West Highlands.The river flows from Loch Shin into the Dornoch Firth and then into the North Sea. The river is just long.... |
near Invershin Invershin Invershin is a scattered village six miles south of Lairg in south Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.Invershin is located close to the junction of the River Shin and the River Oykel.... |
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Spectacle E’e Falls Spectacle E’e Falls -References:... |
Kype Water | near Strathaven Strathaven Strathaven is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The town was granted a Royal Charter in 1450, making the Town of Strathaven a burgh of barony. The town's principal industry was primarily weaving in the 19th and early 20th centuries, however this declined when faced by... |
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Spout of Achentallach Spout of Achentallach -References:... |
Spout Burn | near Twynholm Twynholm Twynholm is a small village in Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway. It is located 3km north-north west of Kirkcudbright.Twynholm is the home town of Formula One racing driver David Coulthard. A museum to his career was established in the village and is a popular tourist attraction.The... |
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Spout of Balbowie Spout of Balbowie -References:... |
Cammal Burn | Fintry Hills Fintry Hills The Fintry Hills form the western end of a range of hills which stretch west from the city of Stirling, Scotland. They culminate in the peak of Stronend, which overlooks the village of Fintry.... |
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Spout of Ballaggan Spout of Ballaggan -References:... |
Ballaggan Burn | near Strathblane Strathblane Strathblane is a village and parish in the registration county of Stirlingshire, situated in the southwestern part of the Stirling council area, in central Scotland. It lies at the foothills of the Campsie Fells and the Kilpatrick Hills on the Blane Water, north of Glasgow, east-southeast of... |
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Spout of Ballochleam Spout of Ballochleam -References:... |
Boquhan Burn | Gargunnock Hills Gargunnock Hills The Gargunnock Hills are a range of hills west of the city of Stirling, Scotland. They culminate in the peak of Carleatheran, whose summit is crowned by a trigonometrical pillar. The Gargunnock Hills are separated from the Fintry Hills to their west by the valley of the Backside Burn... |
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Spout of Garnock Spout of Garnock Ayrshire's highest waterfall , The Spout of Garnock or Garnock Spout , tumbles noisily over a rocky and a somewhat steep downward slope, forming a wild and lonely furious rush of water which is particularly impressive when in spate. It is not the source of the River Garnock, as is sometimes said,... or Garnock Spout |
River Garnock River Garnock The River Garnock, the smallest of Ayrshire's six principal rivers, has its source on the southerly side of the Hill of Stake in the heart of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. About a mile and a half south of this starting point the untested stream tumbles over the Spout of Garnock, the highest... |
near Lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch is a village in the council area and historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Lying on the banks of Castle Semple Loch and the River Calder, Lochwinnoch is chiefly a residential dormitory village serving nearby urban centres such as Glasgow and Paisley... |
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Spout Linn Spout Linn -References:... |
Waterhead Burn | near Eskdalemuir Eskdalemuir -External links:*... |
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Sput a’ Chleibh Sput a’ Chleibh -References:... |
Water of Ruchill | Glen Artney | |
Sput Beag Sput Beag -References:... |
Allt Mor | near Loch Lubnaig Loch Lubnaig Loch Lubnaig is a small loch near Callander in the Stirling council area, Scotland. It lies in the former county of Perthshire.... |
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Sput Dubh Sput Dubh, Loch Katrine -References:... |
tributary stream to Loch Katrine Loch Katrine Loch Katrine is a freshwater loch in the district of Stirling, Scotland. It is roughly 8 miles long by 2/3 of a mile wide and runs the length of Strath Gartney... |
north of Loch Katrine Loch Katrine Loch Katrine is a freshwater loch in the district of Stirling, Scotland. It is roughly 8 miles long by 2/3 of a mile wide and runs the length of Strath Gartney... |
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Sput Dubh Sput Dubh, Glen Ogle -References:... |
Allt an Sput Dhuibh | near Lochearnhead Lochearnhead Lochearnhead is a village on the A84 Stirling to Crianlarich road at the foot of Glen Ogle, north of the Highland Boundary Fault... |
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Sput Dubh Sput Dubh, Glen Ample -References:... |
Allt a Choire Fhuadaraich | near Lochearnhead Lochearnhead Lochearnhead is a village on the A84 Stirling to Crianlarich road at the foot of Glen Ogle, north of the Highland Boundary Fault... |
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Sput Dubh Sput Dubh, Loch Ard -References:... |
tributary stream to Loch Ard Loch Ard Loch Ard is a body of fresh water in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park of the Stirling District in Scotland. -Overview:... |
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Sput Dubh Sput Dubh, Brora -References:... |
Allt na Cuile | near Brora Brora Brora is a village in the east of Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland. The village is situated where the A9 road and the Far North Line bridge the River Brora... |
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Sput Leacach Sput Leacach -References:... |
on tributary of Brackland Burn | near Callander Callander Callander is a burgh in the region of Stirling, Scotland, situated on the River Teith. The town is located in the former county of Perthshire and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands.... |
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Sput Mor Sput Mor -References:... |
Allt Mor | near Loch Lubnaig Loch Lubnaig Loch Lubnaig is a small loch near Callander in the Stirling council area, Scotland. It lies in the former county of Perthshire.... |
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Sput Rolla Sput Rolla -References:... |
River Lednock | Glen Lednock | |
Sputan Ban Sputan Ban -References:... |
Allt Coulavie | Glen Affric Glen Affric right|300px|thumb|Glen AffricGlen Affric is a glen south-west of the village of Cannich in the Highland region of Scotland, some to the west of Loch Ness. The River Affric runs along its length, passing through Loch Affric and Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin .It used to be part of the lands of the Clan... |
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Steall Falls Steall Waterfall The spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is Britain's second highest waterfall with a single drop of 120 metres... or An Steall Steall Waterfall The spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is Britain's second highest waterfall with a single drop of 120 metres... |
Allt Coire a’ Mhail | Glen Nevis Glen Nevis Glen Nevis is a glen in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, with Fort William at its foot. It is bordered to the south by the Mamore range, and to the north by the highest mountains in the British Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, and Aonach Beag... |
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Steall Abhainn na Cloich Steall Abhainn na Cloich Steall Abhainn na Cloich is a waterfall on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is located in remote country on the Abhain na Cloich between Tolsta and Port of Ness about north of Port Ghearadha and Caisteal a' Mhorair.-References:... |
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Steallair Eunaich Steallair Eunaich -References:... |
Eas Eunaich | near Dalmally Dalmally Dalmally is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located near the A85 road and is served by Dalmally railway station.... |
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Steallaire Ban Steallaire Ban -References:... |
tributary of Allt Riabhachan | near Inveraray Inveraray Inveraray is a royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is on the western shore of Loch Fyne, near its head, and on the A83 road. It is the traditional county town of Argyll and ancestral home to the Duke of Argyll.-Coat of arms:... |
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Stinchar Falls Stinchar Falls -References:... |
River Stinchar River Stinchar The River Stinchar is a river in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It flows south west from the Galloway Forest Park to enter the Firth of Clyde at Ballantrae, about south south east of Ailsa Craig.... |
Galloway Galloway Galloway is an area in southwestern Scotland. It usually refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire... |
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Stonebyres Falls Stonebyres Falls -References:... |
River Clyde River Clyde The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire.... |
near Lanark Lanark Lanark is a small town in the central belt of Scotland. Its population of 8,253 makes it the 100th largest settlement in Scotland. The name is believed to come from the Cumbric Lanerc meaning "clear space, glade".... |
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Stuck Chapel Spout Stuck Chapel Spout -References:... |
Stuck Chapel Burn | Glen Almond | |
Suie Linn Suie Linn -References:... |
Water of Minnoch | Galloway Galloway Galloway is an area in southwestern Scotland. It usually refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire... |
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Swallow Craig Swallow Craig -References:... |
Black Devon Black Devon The Black Devon is a river in Scotland. It rises in the area west of Knockhill Racing Circuit, around north-west of Dunfermline, Fife, with the gathering of three small streams in branch formation. The river flows westwards through Balgonar, north of Saline, and then merges with the Saline Burn... |
near Saline Saline, Fife Saline is a village in Fife, Scotland, some to the north-west of Dunfermline.At the 2001 Census the population was 1188, a decline from the 1235 recorded in the 1991 Census... |
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Tairlaw Linn Tairlaw Linn -References:... |
Water of Girvan Water of Girvan The Water of Girvan is a river in South Ayrshire, which has its source at Loch Braden Reservoir in the Carrick Forest section of Galloway Forest Park. This river passes through the villages of Straiton, Kirkmichael and Dailly en-route to the Firth of Clyde at Girvan Harbour.... |
near Straiton Straiton Straiton is a village on the River Girvan in South Ayrshire in Scotland, mainly built in the 18th century, but with some recent housing.It was the main location for the film The Match, where two rival pubs played an annual football match as a challenge... |
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The Black Spout The Black Spout The Black Spout is a waterfall of Scotland.-References:... |
Edradour Burn | near Pitlochry Pitlochry Pitlochry , is a burgh in the council area of Perth and Kinross, Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. Its population according to the 2001 census was 2,564.... |
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The Linn The Linn, Rothes -References:... |
Burn of Garbity | near Rothes Rothes Rothes is a town in Moray, Scotland, south of Elgin and on the banks of the River Spey. The village has a population of 1209 .At the south end of the village lie the remains of Rothes Castle, which dates from the 13th century... |
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The Linn The Linn, Ochils -References:... |
Back Burn | Ochil Hills Ochil Hills The Ochil Hills is a range of hills in Scotland north of the Forth valley bordered by the towns of Stirling, Alloa, Kinross and Perth. The only major roads crossing the hills pass through Glen Devon/Glen Eagles and Glenfarg, the latter now largely replaced except for local traffic by the M90... |
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The Linn The Linn, River Lossie -References:... |
River Lossie River Lossie The River Lossie is a river in north east Scotland. Ptolemy , the Greco / Roman geographer, named it as ost. Loxa Fl. The river originates in the hills above Dallas, in Moray, and has its source 400 meters above sea-level. It enters the sea at Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth... |
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The Stulan The Stulan -References:... |
The Stulan Burn | Glen Muick | |
Tommore Linn Tommore Linn -References:... |
Ballintomb Burn | Strathspey Strathspey, Scotland Strathspey is the area around the strath of the River Spey, Scotland, in both the Moray council area and the Badenoch and Strathspey committee area of Highland.... |
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Torboll Fall Torboll Fall -References:... |
Abhainn an t-Sratha Charnaig | near Rogart Rogart Rogart was originally a scattered crofting village, until the opening of the Rogart railway station at Pittentrail 1.5 miles to the southeast, is a newer industrialised village that grew around the arrival of the railway in 1886, with the older village remaining at the original location... |
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Victoria Falls Victoria Falls, Wester Ross -References:... |
Abhainn Garbhaig | south of Loch Maree Loch Maree Loch Maree is a loch in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. At long and with a maximum width of , it is the fourth largest freshwater loch in Scotland; it is the largest north of Loch Ness. Its surface area is .... |
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Waukers Linn Waukers Linn Waukers Linn is a waterfall on Polharrow Burn in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.-References:... |
Polharrow Burn | near Dalry | |
White Falls White Falls -References:... |
River Roy | Glen Roy Glen Roy Glen Roy in the Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland is a National Nature Reserve and is noted for the geological puzzle of the three roads .... |
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White Spout White Spout -References:... |
Finglen Burn | near Lennoxtown Lennoxtown Lennoxtown is a town in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland at the foot of the Campsie Fells, which are just to the north.It is now part of the East Dunbartonshire council area but prior to 1975 was in the county of Stirling.... |
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Whitespout Linn Whitespout Linn -References:... |
Whitespout Lane | Galloway Galloway Galloway is an area in southwestern Scotland. It usually refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire... |
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