Glen Affric, National Nature Reserve in Cannich, Scotland.
Glen Affric extends over 30 miles through Highland landscapes, containing native Caledonian pinewoods, mountain peaks, lochs, and abundant wildlife populations.
The glen belonged to Clan Chisholm and Clan Fraser of Lovat, leading to territorial disputes that culminated in the Battle of Glen Affric in 1721.
The Glen Affric tartan, discovered in a peat bog during the 1980s, dates from 1500-1600 and represents Scotland's oldest confirmed tartan pattern.
Visitors can access the reserve through multiple car parks with picnic areas, seasonal toilets, and marked paths, while ranger services provide guidance throughout the year.
The ancient Caledonian pinewoods contain trees known as 'granny pines', which survived centuries of forest clearing and support rare species of lichens.
Location: Highland
Website: http://forestryandland.gov.scot
Address: Cannich, Beauly IV4 7LY, UK IV4 7LY IV4 7LY
Website: http://forestryandland.gov.scot
GPS coordinates: 57.28333,-4.93333
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:13
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Càrn Eige
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Glenmoriston
14.3 km
Plodda Falls
4.6 km
Last Ent of Affric
12.5 km
Mam Sodhail
11.3 km
Sgùrr na Lapaich
12.2 km
Dog Falls
6.3 km
An Riabhachan
13.6 km
Càrn nan Gobhar
10.5 km
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
12.1 km
Corrimony Falls
14.5 km
Toll Creagach
4.9 km
Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin
682 m
Sgorr na Dìollaid
12.1 km
Glen Affric Lodge
5.4 km
Sail Chaorainn
13.9 km
Sgurr nan Conbhairean
15.3 km
Fasnakyle Power Station
9.6 km
Torgyle Bridge
14.5 km
Tom a' Chòinich
7.2 km
Mam Sodhail - An Tudair
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Tom a' Chòinich Beag
7.8 km
An Leth-chreag
8.1 km
Willie Ross Memorial Cairn
13.3 km
Tweedmouth Memorial Fountain
7.5 km
Knockfin Bridge
7 km
Fasnakyle Bridge
9.7 km
Ceannacroc Bridge
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