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This website promotes the people, environment, community groups and the local businesses in and around Strathglass.
On our doorstep is Glen Affric, a National Nature Reserve, and also Glens Cannich and Strathfarrar. Areas of breathtaking beauty, they provide access to some of the wilder and more remote areas of Scotland. |
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Wildlife abounds within the remnants of the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest...red deer, golden eagle, badger, pine marten, otter and many more. Whether you wish to climb Munros, ramble or cycle on miles of forest track, fish for salmon and trout on river and loch, or simply relax and take in the magical surroundings we have it all here! |
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 The Glens around Strathglass offer some of the most spectacular walking in Scotland.
 The area is an ideal location for the cyclist - quiet roads that take you deep into the glens, and numerous forest tracks and off road routes to satisfy the mountain bike enthusiast.
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 The lochs and rivers around the Strathglass area are widely recognised for their superb trout and salmon fishing.
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Study the wildlife, flora and fauna in a natural wild land setting.
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Heritage |
 Strathglass and the Glens have a rich and varied history. Take a journey through Strathglass with our local heritage group.
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 The demise of the Clan system after Culloden and the notorious Highland Clearances changed the landscape forever.
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 In the mid 1900s the landscape changed again with the coming of the Hydro Electric schemes.
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Local Businesses |
Business listings for Strathglass and the surrounding area. Information on where to stay: - Hotels, B&B, Self Catering, Caravan & Camping and Backpackers Hostels.   |
Eating out? Check out where to go for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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Get a wide range of provisions at your local village store and do your bit to keep rural post offices alive. |
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Visitors Book |
 Comments, requests, contributions - post them here!
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Information Pages |
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Find out where we are, how to get here, and how to get around during your stay.   |
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Contact Us |
For matters relating to the website please e-mail: webmaster@glenaffric.org.
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Send a Postcard to a Friend! |
 Share your experiences with your friends - send an electronic postcard!
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| WWW.GLENAFFRIC.ORG IS SPONSORED BY CANNICH POST OFFICE AND STORES |
The Strathglass area has been an inspiration to artists, musicians and writers for centuries. We are pleased to present the work of contemporary local artists and also look at the historical importance of the Celtic icon.
Strathglass has its very own resident singer/songwriter.