Near Balahulish [Ballachulish], Invernesshire

Category

Library Item

Item no

14983

Title

Near Balahulish [Ballachulish], Invernesshire

Description

A view showing a loch with steep mountains rising in the distance. In the middle of the loch there is a small island with a settlement on it. To the left of the picture, is a group of men in highland dress talking at the side of the road. A couple of them are seated and have their dogs beside them. The road curves over a bridge over a ravine and into the distance around the base of a steep sided rocky mound. There are several trees along the road and scattered over the hillside.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1801

Size

33 x 47 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This is the south side of Loch Leven in Lochaber. The view shows the road to Ballachulish and in the distance, the hills of Glencoe.

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Landscape > Land > Hills

Landscape > Land > Islands

Landscape > Water > Loch, lakes and ponds

People > Adults > Men

Places > Scotland > Inverness-shire

Plants > Trees > Trees

Transport > Infrastructure > Road bridges

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