Autumn Colours in Glen Affric.
Commentary.
West to east, Affric is one of a “triumvirate” of superlative glens, dissecting the North-West Highlands, Strathfarrar, Cannich and Affric.
Affric is sublime.
Partially drowned for Hydro-Electric Power in the 1960’s its slopes still glow with the oranges and golds of bracken, heather and birch.
For over thirty miles dark-green swathes of Scots Pine, remnants of the once mighty Caledonian Forest, pulsate with life along the lower slopes of the imperious mountains and deep valleys.
Lochs and reservoirs bristle with bays, peninsulas, beaches and enchanting islands.
Many, regard it as one of Scotland’s most exquisitely
beautiful glens, and I, for one, would not disagree.
Autumn Colours in Glen Affric.
Commentary.
West to east, Affric is one of a “triumvirate” of superlative glens, dissecting the North-West Highlands, Strathfarrar, Cannich and Affric.
Affric is sublime.
Partially drowned for Hydro-Electric Power in the 1960’s its slopes still glow with the oranges and golds of bracken, heather and birch.
For over thirty miles dark-green swathes of Scots Pine, remnants of the once mighty Caledonian Forest, pulsate with life along the lower slopes of the imperious mountains and deep valleys.
Lochs and reservoirs bristle with bays, peninsulas, beaches and enchanting islands.
Many, regard it as one of Scotland’s most exquisitely
beautiful glens, and I, for one, would not disagree.