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'''Shiel Bridge''' is a village in [[Ross-shire]], standing where the [[River Shiel]] runs out into the head of [[Loch Duich]], a sea loch indenting the west coast. The village is just below | '''Shiel Bridge''' is a village in [[Ross-shire]], standing where the [[Glen Shiel|River Shiel]] runs out into the head of [[Loch Duich]], a sea loch indenting the west coast. The village is just below Loch Shiel too, a small loch on the course of the river. | ||
The village of [[Ratagan]] is | The village of [[Ratagan]] is a mile south-east of the village. The A87 road passes through the village, continuing on along the north coast of Loch Duich, passing [[Dornie]], [[Nostie]] and [[Kirkton]] on to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. | ||
From here fine views may be enjoyed amongst the [[Glen Shiel Hills]], and the village may be a base for expeditions amongst them. | From here fine views may be enjoyed amongst the [[Glen Shiel Hills]], and the village may be a base for expeditions amongst them. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:13, 19 April 2016
| Shiel Bridge Gaelic: Drochaid Sheile | |
| Ross-shire | |
|---|---|
 Shiel Bridge | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NG937188 |
| Location: | 57°12’50"N, 5°25’0"W |
| Data | |
| Postcode: | IV40 8 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Highland |
Shiel Bridge is a village in Ross-shire, standing where the River Shiel runs out into the head of Loch Duich, a sea loch indenting the west coast. The village is just below Loch Shiel too, a small loch on the course of the river.
The village of Ratagan is a mile south-east of the village. The A87 road passes through the village, continuing on along the north coast of Loch Duich, passing Dornie, Nostie and Kirkton on to Kyle of Lochalsh.
From here fine views may be enjoyed amongst the Glen Shiel Hills, and the village may be a base for expeditions amongst them.
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