Today, I am reporting on two noteworthy Scottish gorges both of which can be found in the N.W. Highlands.

Corrieshalloch Gorge

The Corrieshalloch Gorge forms part of a National Nature Reserve.

Facts and information as follows:

• Located about twelve miles south of Ullapool which in turn is about 125 miles north of Fort William.
• Accessed via a short, steep hiking trail.
• Crossed by a suspension bridge. There is also a separate viewing platform.
• Translates as ‘Ugly Hollow’ in Gaelic but this is a misnomer as the view is far from ugly, in fact quite spectacular.
• Technically known as a Slot Gorge and was formed by glacial meltwater about 2.6m years ago.
• Through the gorge flows the River Droma. This drops 330 feet over 4100 feet including the 150 ft drop at the Falls of Measach.

Corrieshalloch Gorge

Black Rock Gorge

This gorge forms part of an impressive landscape which is popular with visitors

Summary information on Black Rock Gorge site is as follows:

• Located in Glen Glass which can be accessed via a minor road a few miles north-west of Evanton. This village is located on the northern side of the Cromarty Firth which in turn is about 18 miles north of Inverness.
• Traditionally an area forming part of Clan Munro territory in which sits Foulis Castle.

• The actual gorge was carved out of Old Red Sandstone during the post-glacial period, maybe 10,000 years ago.
• The gorge was used for a scene in the Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
• The site can be accessed on foot via a hiking trail from Evanton.

Here is a video clip of the landscape.