Head of Loch Duich

Head of Loch Duich

ID: QZP40_CARD_0743 DESCRIPTION: The head of Loch Duich in Wester Ross. The village of Shiel Bridge can also be seen and to the right is the River Shiel. The loch is one of two divisions of Loch Alsh, the other being Loch Long. Loch Duich sees much tourism as it is home to Eilean Donan Castle and the mountain peaks known as 'The Five Sisters'. The original Gaelic name for the Five Sisters is A’ Bheinn Mhòr (The Big Hill). PLACENAME: Shiel Bridge; Loch Duich OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS CREATOR (AV): J Valentine & Co. SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Highland Libraries' Postcard Collection Asset ID: 32662 KEYWORDS: