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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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The Kyle did separate Sutherland and Ross-shire for centuries until 1975<ref>[[Counties of Scotland#Reform]] Counties & reorganisation</ref><ref>http://p4modeller.wordpress.com/2-kyle-of-sutherland/ note of county boundary changes</ref> 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. |
The Kyle did separate Sutherland and Ross-shire for centuries until 1975<ref>[[Counties of Scotland#Reform]] Counties & reorganisation</ref><ref>[[Local government areas of Scotland 1973–96]] Re-organisation to create Highland Region</ref><ref>http://p4modeller.wordpress.com/2-kyle-of-sutherland/ note of county boundary changes</ref> 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. |
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==1892 Flooding== |
==1892 Flooding== |
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| Kyle Of Sutherland | |
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| "The Kyle" | |
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| Location | From Rosehall to Spinningdale |
| 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, Spinningdale, 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 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
The first Bonar Bridge was built in 1812 after the Battle of Culloden it was engineered by Thomas Telford. 80 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. Apparently this event occurred as predicted by the Brahan Seer.
References
- ^ 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
57°55.5′N 4°24′W / 57.9250°N 4.400°W
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