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{{Short description|Estuary from Rosehall to Bonar Bridge}} |
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'''The Kyle of Sutherland''' ({{lang-gd|An Caol Catach}}) is a river [[estuary]] that separates [[Sutherland]] from [[Ross-shire]]. It flows into the [[Dornoch Firth]] and is fed by the rivers [[River Oykel|Oykel]], [[River Shin|Shin]], [[River Cassley]] and [[River Carron, Sutherland|Carron]]. |
'''The Kyle of Sutherland''' ({{lang-gd|An Caol Catach}}) is a river [[estuary]] that separates [[Sutherland]] from [[Ross-shire]]. It flows into the [[Dornoch Firth]] at [[Bonar Bridge]], and is fed by the rivers [[River Oykel|Oykel]], [[River Shin|Shin]], [[River Cassley]] and [[River Carron, Sutherland|Carron]]. |
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The downstream extent<ref>http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5AnN_kjx8qtKlByQbVpJhhQG0qyPpiAO2DWdDI4F4Di25oVznmw map of the lower Kyle of Sutherland</ref> of the Kyle of Sutherland is the eponymous bridge at [[Bonar Bridge]]. The upstream end of 'the Kyle' as it is locally known, is the furthest inland extent of tidal water,<ref>http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-kyle-sutherland.htm Fishing website</ref> which corresponds to 'the bailey bridge', beyond [[Rosehall]]. |
The downstream extent<ref>http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5AnN_kjx8qtKlByQbVpJhhQG0qyPpiAO2DWdDI4F4Di25oVznmw map of the lower Kyle of Sutherland</ref> of the Kyle of Sutherland is the eponymous bridge at [[Bonar Bridge]]. The upstream end of 'the Kyle' as it is locally known, is the furthest inland extent of tidal water,<ref>http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-kyle-sutherland.htm Fishing website</ref> which corresponds to 'the bailey bridge', beyond [[Rosehall]]. |
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==1892 flooding== |
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| ⚫ | The first Bonar Bridge was built in 1812 after the [[Battle of Culloden]]; |
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| ⚫ | The first Bonar Bridge was built in 1812 after the [[Battle of Culloden]]; it was engineered by [[Thomas Telford]]. Eighty years later, the bridge was swept away by a flood on 29 January 1892, a winter of many great floods in the North of Scotland. It has been suggested that this event was predicted by the [[Brahan Seer]]. |
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==Local Area and Tourism== |
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The Kyle of Sutherland is a great location for fishing enthusiasts, with four converging rivers that join the Kyle, which offers both salmon and trout fishing. The largest settlement in the area is Bonar Bridge, which is located at the eastern point of the river, at the inlet into the Dornoch Firth, offers a variety of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, public toilets, picnic area, mountain bike trails, a nine hole golf course known as “a mini Gleneagles” which is located near the primary school, and the recently built, local centre known as “The Hub”, located at South Bonar Industrial Estate, just on the south side of the bridge, which hosts events and offers a cafe, along with a gym and children’s playing area. There are other smaller settlements such as Ardgay which is located about a mile south of Bonar, which also hosts a cafe, with a shop, public toilets, a railway station, and other local businesses. Culrain located west of Ardgay about 5 miles west of Bonar Bridge, also has a railway station, and a castle known as Carbisdale Castle. Croick Church which is located about ten miles west of Ardgay, is also popular with tourists in the area, due to having engraved writing etched in to the windows, believed to be from the Highland Clearences. Invershin located about four miles north of Bonar, is another small settlement that hosts a hotel, and a railway station. Rosehall located around 13 miles north west of Bonar, also hosts a hotel and a shop and cafe. |
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Latest revision as of 10:03, 13 September 2023
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| Kyle Of Sutherland | |
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| "The Kyle" | |
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  Kyle Of Sutherland | |
| Location | From Rosehall to Bonar Bridge |
| Coordinates | 57°55.5′N 4°24′W / 57.9250°N 4.400°W |
| Type | Estuary |
| Primary inflows | River Carron, Loch Shin, River Cassley, River Oykel |
| Primary outflows | Dornoch Firth |
| First flooded | January 29, 1892 |
| Settlements | Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, Rosehall, Culrain |
The Kyle of Sutherland (Scottish Gaelic: An Caol Catach) is a river estuary that separates Sutherland from Ross-shire. It flows into the Dornoch Firth at Bonar Bridge, and is fed by the rivers Oykel, Shin, River Cassley and Carron.
The downstream extent[1] of the Kyle of Sutherland is the eponymous bridge at Bonar Bridge. The upstream end of 'the Kyle' as it is locally known, is the furthest inland extent of tidal water,[2] which corresponds to 'the bailey bridge', beyond Rosehall.
The Kyle did separate Sutherland and Ross-shire for centuries until 1975[3][4][5] when the old Scottish counties were abolished. The counties of Sutherland and Ross became districts of the Highland Region, with altered boundaries. As a result of this, the Kyle became wholly part of Sutherland, though most locals continue to refer to the original boundaries.
1892 flooding[edit]
| Meteorological history | |
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| Date | January 29, 1892 |
| Overall effects | |
| Damage | Bonar Bridge collapsed |
The first Bonar Bridge was built in 1812 after the Battle of Culloden; it was engineered by Thomas Telford. Eighty years later, the bridge was swept away by a flood on 29 January 1892, a winter of many great floods in the North of Scotland. It has been suggested that this event was predicted by the Brahan Seer.
References[edit]
- ^ http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5AnN_kjx8qtKlByQbVpJhhQG0qyPpiAO2DWdDI4F4Di25oVznmw map of the lower Kyle of Sutherland
- ^ http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-kyle-sutherland.htm Fishing website
- ^ Counties of Scotland#Reform Counties & reorganisation
- ^ Local government areas of Scotland 1973–96 Re-organisation to create Highland Region
- ^ http://p4modeller.wordpress.com/2-kyle-of-sutherland/ note of county boundary changes
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