Attadale, Scotland facts for kids
Attadale is a lovely settlement and a large estate in the Highland area of Scotland. Its name comes from the Gaelic word Attadal. You can find Attadale on the southern shore of Loch Carron. It sits between the villages of Stromeferry and Strathcarron.
Exploring Attadale
Attadale is a special place in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its amazing natural beauty. This area is perfect for exploring the outdoors.
Getting to Attadale
Attadale has its own train station. It is called Attadale railway station. This station is on the famous Kyle of Lochalsh Line. This train line offers incredible views as it travels through the Highlands.
The Attadale Estate
The Attadale Estate is a very large area of land. It covers about 30,000 acres (which is about 12,000 hectares). This huge estate stretches all the way east to Loch Monar. It's a vast wilderness with many interesting features.
Mountains of Attadale
The Attadale Estate is home to several impressive mountains. Some of these are very tall and popular with hikers.
- Munros: Two of Scotland's highest mountains, called Munros, are on the estate. These are Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich. A Munro is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high.
- Corbetts: There is also one Corbett on the estate. This mountain is called Beinn Dronaig. A Corbett is a Scottish mountain between 2,500 and 3,000 feet (762 and 914.4 meters) high.
