River Nevis In Glen Nevis On History Visit To The Highlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of sight and sounds of the River Nevis below Steall Falls in Glen Nevis near Fort William on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. During the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645 many of Argyll's men were drowned as they tried to cross the river while fleeing from the Royalist forces. The river and Loch Linnhe were important natural defences considered in the construction of Fort William in the late 17th century. The river rises in the Mamores mountain range approximately halfway between Ben Nevis and Loch Treig 370 metres above sea level In its upper reaches it is known as Water of Nevis, becoming River Nevis at the bridge near Achriabhach. It is partly fed by the Steall Waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland. The river flows through Glen Nevis and on to the town of Fort William where it is crossed by the Nevis Bridge on the A82 road. Its mouth is at the sea loch of Loch Linnhe where it meets the sea within the estuary of the River Lochy. Fort William is considered the outdoor capital of Scotland and the footpath to Ben Nevis is approximately one mile away. Skiing at Aonach is just 3 miles away, whilst climbing, walking and canoeing are quite literally on the doorstep. The scenery here is simply breathtaking, with wildlife in abundance and Fort William offers an excellent leisure centre and first class restaurants. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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