Steam and Water

Lochaber


The Scottish district from Glencoe to Mallaig

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19 Jun 2023

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Misty Mountains!

A misty mountain view from the Spean Bridge view point, The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr. Enjoy a large view and Happy Bench Monday!

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18 Jun 2023

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Steam and Water

Black 5 locomotive 45407, The Lancashier Fuslier, with " The Jacobite Steam Train" Crossing the Morar Viaduct, The Jacobite Train is a famous heritage steam locomotive service operating on the West Highland Line in Scotland. It's widely regarded as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world, covering an 84-mile (135 km) round trip from Fort William to Mallaig and back. The Morar Railway Viaduct is a historic railway bridge carrying the scenic West Highland Line over the River Morar at the Falls of Morar, Built as part of the West Highland extension from Fort William to Mallaig, construction began in 1897 and it officially opened in 1901. It's an early and impressive example of mass concrete construction in British railway engineering. HFF and a good weekend!

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22 Sep 2013

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Mountain Hut!

Not the best quality perhaps mainly because this is an image from 2013 Lagangarbh Mountain Hut is an iconic and historic mountain hut nestled in the dramatic Glencoe area of the Scottish Highlands. Often affectionately known as "the wee white house in Glen Coe," this distinctive white structure stands at an elevation of 280 metres at the foot of the majestic Buachaille Etive Mòr, near the River Coupall. (between hut and bench) It is an old croft house, owned by the National Trust for Scotland and maintained by The Scottish Mountaineering Club, note the row of trees to help prevent the roar from the prevailing south-westerlies. This is a part of the Devils Staircase Trail HBM and a good week to all!