The Historical Settlements in Loch Ness

One of the interesting issues regarding Loch Ness is the number of historical settlements which have been associated with the area. They speak of the tribal and cultural links that hold Scottish communities together. At the same time they are clear indicators that Scotland is not unique in having a varied history that contains many top points and many low points as well.

1. The Badbea Clearance Village: This is a hybrid settlement that adds something unique to the way that we look at the Loch Ness area. It started when families were evicted from Langwell Strath. They occupied the deserted settlement with some misgivings. There were stories that the children had to be tethered in order to stop them from falling over the cliff. It was a precarious living situation by any stretch of the imagination. The families then they decided to emigrate to New Zealand rather than facing the precarious landscape. It is rather ironic that there are English visitors at the moment who are applying for permission to settle in New Zealand. The houses were used to construct a memorial in homage to the inhabitants at one point.


2. The Ord of Caithness: This is one of the avenues through which you can access different ruins at the top of the cliff. The A9 nine has several signposts that will eventually guide you to the locality. Moreover you might want to visit the remains of the Beauly Priory. This area is said to have been named by Mary Queen of Scots when she visited. It has historical connotations as well as being a practical stopover for the tourists that are using the Loch Ness area. You can visit the Bettyhill and Farr area. There is a museum that tells the story of the Clan Mackay as well as the Clearnaces in the 19^th century. The Strathnaver Museum is a great component if you are designing an itinerary. Built in 1700, this gives you a unique perspective on the people that lived in the locality.


3. The Brora Heritage Center: In this area you can see some archaeological gems that were previously hidden from the tourist world. It is also possible to see how local whisky is made. The history of the Wool history is revisited. For an authentic experience you might decide to visit the Clansman Center. This is one of the few areas that you will get interesting reconstructions of the life that the locals lived. Of course you might decide to join the spirit of the day by wearing a kit.


4. Relevance of the settlements: The settlements are not just about looking at the past but also considering how they might affect the future through the tourist industry. This is a thriving community and tourism has been at the heart of its promotion to the greater realms. That is where the specific dimensions of the industry are to be examined. In many ways the project has been a roaring success that has a lot to commend it in the long run.