Black Rock Gorge facts for kids
Black Rock Gorge is a really cool natural wonder in Scotland. It's a deep, narrow crack in the rocks. A river called the Allt Graad (or 'River Glass') flows through it. This amazing gorge is found in a place called Easter Ross.
It formed a long time ago. Fast-moving water carried lots of sand and pebbles. This water carved out the gorge as the land slowly rose after the last Ice Age. This process is called Post-glacial rebound. The rocks here are made of Old Red Sandstone conglomerate. This is a type of rock made from pebbles and sand cemented together.
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Where is Black Rock Gorge?
The Black Rock Gorge is located near Evanton in Scotland. It's right next to Evanton Wood. This area is historically linked to the Clan Munro.
The gorge stretches for about 1.5 kilometers (almost a mile). It can be as deep as 36 meters (about 120 feet). That's like looking down from a 12-story building! Many people visit the gorge. There is even a camping site nearby for visitors.
The Local Legend
There's a famous old story about the gorge. It's a Gaelic myth from the area. The legend tells of a noblewoman called the Lady of Balconie. She was supposedly led into the deep gorge by a mysterious man. Some say this man was the Devil himself.
People say that you can still hear her cries coming from the gorge. This myth makes the Black Rock Gorge even more mysterious and exciting to visit.
Black Rock Gorge in Movies and Books
The Black Rock Gorge is so dramatic that it has appeared in popular culture.
Harry Potter Connection
In April 2004, the gorge was used for filming. It became a setting for a scene in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Imagine walking where Harry Potter might have!
Inspired by a Novel
The gorge also inspired a famous book. James Robertson's award-winning novel The Testament of Gideon Mack is set in this area. The book draws ideas from the mysterious Black Rock Gorge.
