Brora

Brora (Gaelic: Brùra or Inbhir Bhrùra ) is a village in the Scottish Highland Unitary Authority. It lies on the North Sea coast at the mouth of the River Brora in the traditional county of Sutherland about 35 km northeast of Invergordon and 60 km south-west of Wick. In 2001 Brora recorded 1140 inhabitants.

Economy

Since the 16th century coal was mined in Brora. It was the only mine in the UK, was mined in the coal from the law and not from the Carboniferous. It was closed in 1974. Since 1819 the Brora distillery burned in the village of whiskey. It was closed in 1983. Since 1968, a second distillery is operated on the premises of the Brora distillery with Clynelish, which is still active today.

Traffic

Brora is located on the major highway A9, which connects Edinburgh with Thurso. Since 1871 Brora has its own train station. Today it is operated by First ScotRail and operated by the Far North Line. In 1814, a port was created.

Attractions

The Broch of Cinn Trolla (also Cill Trolla or Kintradwell ) is located a few kilometers south of Carn Liath between the coast road (A9 ) and the railway line.

Coast at Brora

Brora distillery

Broch of Cinn Trolla