Ben Hope from Castle Bharraich, Tongue. Photographer; Jason Bonniface.
Photo Description
Caisteal Bharraich (often anglicised to Castle Varrich) an old fortified tower house close to the village of Tongue, lies on a promontory overlooking the Kyle of Tongue and is a great place to view the kyle and its causeway as well as the surrounding hills. It also provides a pleasant view back across a small valley to the village of Tongue itself. The castle is a small and ancient building (I was surprised to find it estimated as recently as 14-17th century) shaped from great hunks of local rock. In July, several years ago, the spot provided this view of Ben Hope with the kyle shimmering in the sun and a south westerly breeze whipping up waves.The moorland and Ben Hope beyond look particularly green and luscious in the bright sunlight.
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