Vehicles in snow, Ord of Caithness, 1956

Vehicles in snow, Ord of Caithness, 1956

ID: PAN_26_76 DESCRIPTION: A car and a double wagon of hay have met in snowy conditions on the Ord of Caithness. Two men with shovels can be seen and the driver of the car is now trying to get past the hay wagon. The car's registration number is MGB 96 and that of the hay wagon is DUS 362. The Ord is a formidable pass between Caithness and Sutherland. The name 'Ord' comes either from the Gaelic 'ard' or from the Icelandic 'urd', both of which signify a steep hill or eminence. This image can be purchased. For further information about purchasing and prices please email the Highland Photographic Archive quoting the External ID. PLACENAME: Berriedale DISTRICT: Caithness - Southern OLD COUNTY/PARISH: CAITHNESS: Latheron CREATOR (AV): J Nairn DATE OF IMAGE: 1956 PERIOD: 1950s SOURCE: Highland Photographic Archive (IMAG) COLLECTION: Jimmy Nairn & Son Asset ID: 20718 KEYWORDS: