Loch Garry Inverness-shire
Loch Garry is a large expanse of fresh water nestling within Glen Garry. As the road curves its way up the side of the mountains, the upper stretch of the loch is reminiscent of the shape of Scotland and with mountains in the distance, the view is outstanding. Trout farms and forest management practises can be seen giving an idea of the local industries. Invergarry is the largest town in the area and still holds the local Highland Games as well as shinty matches. According to local legend, there lived a large kelpie (water spirit) in the depths of the water. One day, seven children were playing on the banks of the river which flows in Loch Garry. The Kelpie started to come out of the water and one of the children reached his hand out to touch the monster. His hand became stuck to the side of the Kelpie and so the other kids tried to help him. But as each tried to removed the hand, they too became stuck. Once all the children were glued on, the kelpie dived under the water, to the depths of the loch. Later all that was found of the children were seven hearts floating on the surface of the loch. The area was the power centre for the MacDonell clan who built themselves an imposing 5 storey castle in the 17th century which saw a great deal of action during the Civil War and Jacobite uprisings, it was visited twice by Bonnie Prince Charlie before being destroyed by the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden.
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