Glen Affric (Gallery):

Glen Affric is one of Scotland’s finest nature reserves, situated in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 25 miles SW of Inverness and is an area of intense beauty as well as a major contributor to hydroelectric power generation. The valley was severely disrupted when the power installations were built (1945-51) and nowadays the forest has claimed the upper hand to disguise the intrusion. All the water needed to run the Fasnakyle Power Station’s turbines comes from Glen Affric and the neighbouring Glen Cannich, via an extensive underground (»5 miles) pipeline.

Two approaches can be used when travelling to Glen Affric: via Beauly on the Moray Firth, or from Drumnadrochit on Loch Ness. Glen Affric is positioned roughly parallel to Loch Ness and is a very remote valley that is ringed by high mountains, contains lakes, rivers and a large area of the ancient Caledonian Forest (said to be the 4th largest remaining). The remoteness is a quality that appeals to those who need to “get away from it all” on occasion.

This valley has an amazing ambience in terms of flora and fauna, as well as a distinctive rugged character which commands respect. On reaching Cannich, in Strathglass, follow the A381 heading SW to the two lochs that are 10 miles beyond to reach Glen Affric.

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