Pass of Brander

General view, Pass of Brander

The Pass of Brander is a mountain pass in Argyllshire, where the main railway and A85 trunk road to Oban make their way between Cruachan, a 3,689-ft mountain, and Loch Awe.

The Awe Barrage in the Pass of Brander

A conventional turbine power station was created by damming the River Awe in the Pass of Brander, feeding the water through underground pipes, and generating electricity as it flows into Loch Etive.

It is notable for the Battle of the Pass of Brander, an important victory by Robert the Bruce, and the Pass of Brander stone signals on the railway line.

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• Location map: 56°24’22"N, 5°9’45"W

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