Dingwall is a town and a royal burgh in the Highland council area of Scotland. It was formerly an east-coast harbour but now lies inland. Dingwall Castle was once the biggest castle north of Stirling. On the town's present-day outskirts lies Tulloch Castle, parts of which may date back to the 12th-century building. In 1411 the Battle of Dingwall is said to have taken place between the Clan Mackay and the Clan Donald.
Loch Broom - October 2017
Loch Broom (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Bhraoin, "loch of rain showers") is a sea loch located in northwestern Ross and Cromarty, in the former parish of Lochbroom, on the west coast of Scotland. The small town of Ullapool lies on the eastern shore of the loch.
This photo was taken high above the Corrieshalloch Gorge situated on the Droma River 20 km S of Ullapool. It is 1.5 km long, 60m deep and formed at the end of the last ice age by rapid erosion caused by meltwater.
It's been a busy few months!
Here is some snapshots of what the ROAVR teams have been up to in September and October 2017!
This year so far we have worked in:
- Scotland (obviously!)
- Wales
- England
- Denmark
- Latvia
- Poland
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Sweden
We are currently finalising missions to Israel and Egypt. If we can help with your project reach out to us!
Spirit of Scotland - September 2017
Spirit of Scotland is an elegant hotel barge with extensive public areas inside and out that are perfect from which to admire the breathtaking Highlands scenery in comfort as she cruises the Caledonian Canal and the lochs of the Great Glen.
Although purpose-built less than twenty years ago as a hotel barge, her style evokes that of the traditional steamers that plied the lochs of Scotland in times gone by.
Accommodating up to 12 passengers in comfort, her interior features a bright and spacious saloon and dining area with picture windows, a separate bar, and an integral forward wheelhouse giving views of the cruise route ahead. The 6 air-conditioned cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds and are complemented by well-designed en suite shower rooms.
Outside, there are separate areas where you can relax on a recliner, or perhaps in the heated spa pool, as well as a covered dining terrace. And the large upper sun deck is the ideal place to admire the dramatic backdrop as you cruise on deep-water lochs such as Loch Oich and past historic landmarks along the way.
https://www.europeanwaterways.com
Meikle Ferry - October 2017
The ferry used to cross the Dornoch Firth between Meikle Ferry on the northern shore and Ferry Point at the end of Ness of Portnaculter on the southern shore. This saved travellers between the towns of Dornoch and Tain a long land journey around the inlet. The first mention of a ferry in this area was in a Charter of 1560.
On the 16th August 1809 was the Lammas Fair in Tain. This busy market day attracted men and women from the surrounding parishes. Many were traders and craftsmen with all of their cash to bank in Tain. Some were tenants moving out of the area with cash from the sale of their flocks.
More than a hundred people boarded the ferry. This was more than the boat could comfortably carry as there was little elbow room for the oarsmen. As many as forty people were turned away but this still left the boat overloaded. It was claimed that drunk ferrymen encouraged the overloading. The boat was hit by a wave and overturned claiming some 99 lives. Barely a family in the area was unaffected.
The Dornoch Firth Bridge was opened on Tuesday 27 August 1991.
Loch Droma - August 2017
Loch Droma is situated between Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich and Am Fauchagachm, near Garve, Highland, Scotland.
It is linked to Loch Glascarnoch as part of the Conon Hydro-Electric Power Scheme. The River Droma rises from Loch Droma and runs northwest to unite the Abhainn Cuileig to come of as the River Broom, which feds the Loch Broom. The summit of An Teallach can be seen from Loch Droma. From this loch starts the route up to Sgurr Mor, through a circuit up over Beinn Liath Mor Fannaich.
Loch Eck - September 2017
Loch Eck is a freshwater loch located on the Cowal peninsula, north of Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is seven miles long. Apart from Loch Lomond, it is the only naturally occurring habitat of the Powan (fish).
Loch Eck is within the Argyll Forest Park which, is itself part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The loch is also an impounding reservoir with a concrete dam measuring 0.870 metres high. The dam was completed in 1973. Loch Eck now supplies the freshwater to much of the southeast of Cowal, including Dunoon.
In July 2013, two dogs died due to algal bloom present in the loch. Warnings were then posted advising that people and animals should avoid contact with the water
Carnegie Links - September 2017
The Carnegie Links is the jewel in Skibo’s crown. An 18-hole Championship course on the banks of the Dornoch Firth, it offers players 6,833 yards of golfing genius. There are no tee times at Skibo, so members are free to play as and when the mood takes them.
With its relaxed atmosphere and array of golf professionals on hand to offer advice and tuition, the Carnegie Links is ideal for both beginners finding their feet on the greens for the first time and accomplished golfers looking to perfect their swing. Lessons can be booked with there resident golf professionals.
http://www.carnegieclub.co.uk/golf-championship-links.html
Culloden Battlefield - September 2017
Find out more about the events leading up to, during and after the Battle of Culloden at the new and award-winning visitor centre.
The battle lines have been redrawn at the new Culloden battlefield experience. With the site restored to as close as possible to that seen by the forces on that fateful day in April 1746, Culloden now welcomes visitors with an impressive new visitor centre and exciting interactive exhibition.
With over 1,200 dead in just one hour Culloden was a short but bloody battle - the last to be fought on British soil. Now all the family can experience and understand so much more about the events leading up to, during and after the battle. Follow characters who were actually involved in the battle around the interactive exhibition, experience the true horror of the battle in an immersive film, take a battlefield tour, and watch the daily Living History presentations which bring the battle to life.
The visitor centre also includes a range of environmentally friendly facilities, including a memorabilia shop and a restaurant with a variety of delicious meals.
https://www.nts.org.uk/Visit/Culloden
Atholl Palace Hotel - September 2017.
An historic four star luxury hotel set in Highland Perthshire, Pitlochry, with spa, museum, award winning gardens and break taking mountain and river views.
For over a century, the Atholl Palace Hotel and estate has welcomed guests and visitors to this unique destination in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Perched above the town of Pitlochry, within the Valley of the Tummel River, the hotel has extensive views of unrivalled Scottish scenery and landscapes.
The Atholl Palace Hotel is the epitome of Scottish baronial architectural splendour, designed by the prolific Scottish architect Andrew Heiton Jr. in the Victorian age of grand hotels and impressive Hydropathic establishments.
The scene is set by a romantic gate lodge on arrival, as guests weave around woodlands and spectacular gardens to a canopied hotel entrance. A genuinely warm Highland welcome awaits visitors.
Conwy Castle, North Wales - October 2017
Conwy's massive military strength springs from the rock on which it stands.
Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation. An estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle, the largest sum Edward spent in such a short time on any of his Welsh castles between 1277 and 1307. Money well spent.
Loch Awe
It is the third largest freshwater Loch in Scotland with a surface area of 38.5 square kilometres (14.9 sq mi).
It is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, measuring 41 kilometres (25 mi) from end to end with an average width of 1-kilometre (0.62 mi). The loch runs approximately south-west to north-east, roughly parallel to the two sea lochs of Loch Etive and Loch Fyne.
Ardarroch - June 2017
Ardarroch is a small hamlet at the eastern end of Loch Kishorn. This shot looks toward the famous Applecross Peninsula and the Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle).
Ardarroch is a small hamlet located in what is commonly known as the Kishorn area, on the north east shore of Loch Kishorn within the Strathcarron, Ross-shire, Scotland.
Fort George - July 2017
Fort George is a large 18th-century fortress near Ardersier to the north-east of Inverness in the Highland council area of Scotland.
It was built to pacify the Scottish Highlands in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745, replacing a Fort George in Inverness constructed after the 1715 Jacobite rising to control the area.
The current fortress has never been attacked and has remained in continuous use as a garrison.
The fortification is based on a star design; it remains virtually unaltered and nowadays is open to visitors with exhibits and facsimiles showing the fort's use at different periods, while still serving as army barracks. ROAVR have filmed here a number of times for various events.