Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Glen Orchy
Also known as: Gleann Urchaidh
In or near Bridge of Orchy.
Glen Orchy in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glen Orchy is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Glen Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Urchaidh) is a glen in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It runs from Bridge of Orchy to Dalmally.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Glen Orchy was one of the major homes of Clan Gregor until the clan was outlawed in 1603 by King James VI. The settlement of Glenorchy, in New Zealand, was named after Glen Orchy.
Visiting
"The Bridge at Glen Orchy" is referred to in the 1995 film Rob Roy, as the place where Rob Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is to be lynched for rustling the cattle and kidnapping the Factor of the Duke of Montrose (John Hurt).
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.4800, -4.8200
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q537248 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glen Orchy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glen Orchy?
- Glen Orchy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Glen Orchy?
- Glen Orchy in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glen Orchy?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 5.3 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4800°, -4.8200°.
- Is Glen Orchy free to visit?
- Yes, Glen Orchy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glen Orchy?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 5.3 km away.