Brora

 

Nope – not some foreign shore.  This is Brora.

A small highland village nestling at the mouth of the River Brora is where I call home.  Brora is in Sutherland and sits on the A9 road more or less half way between John O’Groats and Inverness.

Anyone taking the NorthCoast500 road trip will pass through.  But unless you stop you won’t know what you’re missing!

We used to be a hive of industry.  Coal mine, brick works and woollen mill were all once well established, thriving businesses.  Sadly all gone now.

But…. we still have a distillery producing Clynelish Malt Whisky, a world class links Golf Course, a successful football team, popular Bowling Club and a busy wee harbour.

The village centre is home to some lovely shops including a vintage store, gift shop, tweed & woollens shop.

Head towards the sea, North or South of the river mouth and you can walk for miles and miles.

To the North you’ll follow the Brora Golf Course and once past there will be heading towards Loth and Helmsdale.

An otter on the Front Shore at Brora.

Where the River Brora meets the North Sea.

The walk south is along the Back Shore – a more rocky beach but you’ll see seals and bird life, keep going and you’ll be at Carn Liath Broch and Dunrobin Castle.

Brora beaches are home to lots of Oyster Catchers.

Seals on the Back Shore at Brora.

Head inland for spectacular scenery, more to follow on this soon…..

You can find out more about Brora….

http://www.brora.org.uk/

http://clyneheritage.com/

http://www.broragolf.co.uk/

 

 

May 3, 2016 by kelpiejourney Categories: Days Out, Highlands, NorthCoast500, Photography, Scotland, Wildlife 7 Comments