Invermoriston

Telford Bridge in Summer, Invermoriston

The Thomas Telford Bridge over the River Moriston at Invermoriston, Highlands of Scotland

Invermoriston is an often overlooked small hamlet 7 miles north of Fort Augustus, in the Highlands of Scotland. The village is on the A82 road, at a junction with the A887 along the western shore of Loch Ness. The village's most visited attraction is the Thomas Telford bridge, built in 1813, which crosses the spectacular River Moriston falls. This bridge used to form part of the main road between Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus but was replaced in the 1930s with the new bridge used today.

 

Bothy On The Banks Of The River Moriston

Part restored 'Summer House' on the banks of the River Moriston with the Thomas Telford Bridge In the foreground

Invermoriston itself dates back to at least 1600, and in the 1640s a sawmill was in operation processing the surrounding woodland for export by boat. Although there were tracks in the 1770s, the first real roads along the west side of Loch Ness and west towards Glen Shiel were built by Thomas Telford in 1813.
 


Loch Ness View, Invermoriston



 


The Great Glen Way passes directly through Invermoriston village and exits at both the Junctions of the A887 and A82. From the top of the hill above the village, Srňn Na Muic (or snout of the pig in Gaelic), one can admire the finest views of the Great Glen.

 



 


 

St Columbas Well Sign, Invermoriston

St Columbas Well, Invermoriston

                                                                                                                                                 


St Columba's Well, Invermoriston 
                       
In AD565 Saint Columba drove out the evil spirits around the well, the water was then clean and pure and was said to have great curative powers.



 

River Moriston Meets Loch Ness, Invermoriston

 

 


Invermoriston's attractions include a varied selection of accommodation to suite all tastes, a village shop and post office, an excellent clog and craft shop as well as a  Licensed Restaurant, Cafe & Coffee Shop.

 

 



 


Thomas Telford Bridge in Winter, Invermoriston


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