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Lochcarron, a Highland haven (photo Clarrie Pashley) |
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS |
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The area abounds in history from its early beginnings as a centre of
Christianity, through to the bloody feuds of clan warfare, the rise of
the MacKenzies, the post-Culloden land forfeitures, on to the break-up
of the local communities in the mid-19th century with the
arrival of the sporting estate landowners. The local castles of Strome
and Eilean Donan and the numerous deserted houses and villages testify
to harsh times.
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Strome Castle, Lochcarron, in snow (photo Clarrie Pashley)
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Lochcarron still maintains it cultural links through the Gaelic
language, now undergoing a healthy revival among the children of the
community after centuries of suppression. Gaelic music and song can be
heard at local Mods and Feisean. The traditional occupations here are
shepherding, fishing, forestry and deer stalking combined with crofting,
with the newer industries of fish farming and tourism.
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