Loch Naver

Loch Naver

ID: QZP40_1103_P020 DESCRIPTION: This illustration shows a view of Loch Naver from Creag-a-gharrow on the northern side of the loch. On the opposite side is Ben Klibreck (from the Gaelic Beinn Cleith Bric, meaning 'hill of the speckled cliff') which rises to a height of 3154 feet (961 metres). Immediately below it is what looks like a small fort. The Klibreck Burn flows north into Loch Naver, which stretches eastward from Altnaharra. It is 6 miles (10 km) long and no more than half a mile wide at its broadest. It forms part of Strathnaver, which was heavily populated until the Clearances of the early 19th century. This illustration is taken from 'The Lakes of Scotland' by John Fleming. PLACENAME: Loch Naver OLD COUNTY/PARISH: SUTHERLAND CREATOR (AV): John Fleming PERIOD: 1830s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Fraser Mackintosh Collection (illustrations) Asset ID: 31435 KEYWORDS: