Torridon

Torridon ( Scottish Gaelic: Toirbheartan ) is a village in the Highlands Council Area in Scotland. It lies on the northern shore of Loch Torridon, an estuary. Opposite, on the south bank of the place Shieldaig. Torridon is a popular starting point for hiking and climbing in the north of the village lying mountains.

History

In 1600 was on the north shore of Upper Loch Torridon an ironworks. It processed pig iron, which was produced at Loch Maree to wrought iron. Like many areas of the Highlands Torridon also been hit hard by the Highland Clearances, which led to a significant decline in population. 1831, the property was sold to a Colonel McBarnet, who had arrived in the West Indies as a plantation owner to wealth. He drove the Crofter favor of sheep from their leased parcels, only along the shore, the remaining residents could settle. 1859 ordered McBarnet that all residents had in Annat, the district on the land-side end of the hole, to settle. He also restricted the ownership of animals, the crofters were allowed to keep a maximum of one cow.

After the property to Duncan Darroch, Baron of Gourock, was passed, the situation of the residents improved. Darroch converted the property into hunting land and settled back to Croftersiedlungen. The other restrictions were lifted and Darroch became involved in the financing of livestock and boats for residents. During this time the name was gradually Torridon, who had previously only referred to the Torridon Estate as land, increasingly transferred to the place, who was previously in the name of the hamlet today Fasag. Darroch died in 1910 in Torridon House. After his death the last possession in 1960 changed hands several times, the 4th Earl of Lovelace. He died in 1964 in Torridon House. His heirs were the property as part of the inheritance tax to the State. In 1967 the National Trust for Scotland possession. Torridon House was converted into a hotel. The National Trust established the Torridon Countryside Centre, where visitors can learn about plants, animals and hiking opportunities.

Infrastructure

Torridon has something less than 200 inhabitants, 2001, there were 188 people in 93 households in Ort.In Torridon are a local community hall, a primary school, a village shop, a small museum, a post of the mountain rescue and fire brigade as well as a youth hostel. Similarly, there is a small health center of the NHS. Accessible is the place on the A896 from Kinlochewe and Strathcarron, by Paratransit is a public transport connection to the station Strathcarron at the Kyle of Lochalsh Line.

Tourism

Torridon is a popular starting point for hiking and climbing in the north and east past Torridon Hills. Mountains like Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe are among the most impressive mountains of the British Isles. The Torridon Hills are also target of animal watchers and hunters. Offered are boat trips on Loch Torridon. In addition to its Torridon Hotel and Hostel accommodation in various Bed and Breakfasts.