Area of Altnaharra, Scotland. Close up view of fern growing above Loch Naver, the historic Grumbeg settlement.

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Area of Altnaharra, Scotland. Close up view of fern growing above Loch Naver, the historic Grumbeg settlement with Loch Naver out of focus in the background. The area was cleared of its inhabitants in the early 19th century during the Highland Clearances to make way for sheep farming.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: UK, Scotland, Sutherland, Lairg, Loch Naver, Grumbeg
Photo credit: © UK Rural Images Scotland / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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