The River Shiel flows down from the famous mountains (the 7 sisters) on its way to Loch Duich Ross-shire Scotland. SCO 2350
The North Glen Shiel ridge that forms the northern side of the glen consists of the Five Sisters of Kintail (Sgurr na Ciste Dhuibhe, Sgurr na Càrnach, Sgurr Fhuaran, Sgurr nan Spainteach and Sgurr nan Saighead) in the lower part of the glen, and Sàileag, Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg and Aonach Meadhoin in the upper part. To the south of the glen, the South Glen Shiel (or South Cluanie) ridge (Creag a' Mhaim, Druim Shionnach, Aonach air Chrith, Maol Chinn-dearg, Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh) occupies the upper part, and in the lower part are The Saddle, according to W. H. Murray "the best mountain of the region both in distant shape and close acquaintance, and Sgurr na Sgine. From Glen Shiel these last two mountains are only accessible by the side valleys – the most popular being that of the Allt Mhalagain – than run off Glen Shiel, unlike the North and South Glen Shiel ridges whose slopes can be reached directly as they run along the glen. The descent of Glen Shiel, on the road to Skye, takes you through one of Scotland's most spectacular mountain passes: it is almost a cliché of Highland scenery – foaming river, burns streaming white, crags frowning from on high, often mist, generally rain. The road winds, turns and falls. Here and there the eye catches a tumbled ruin. SCO 2350
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Location: Glen Shiel Ross-shire Highland Region Scotland.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
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