Lochbuie, Mull facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lochbuie
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 Lochbuie House and Moy Castle |
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 Lochbuie
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| OS grid reference | NM616249 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF MULL |
| Postcode district | PA62 |
| Dialling code | 01680 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Lochbuie (Scottish Gaelic: Locha Buidhe, meaning "yellow loch") is a small village on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. It is located about 22 kilometers (14 miles) west of Craignure. Lochbuie is known for its beautiful scenery and interesting history.
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Exploring Lochbuie's Geography and Landscape
Lochbuie was once called the "Garden of Mull" because of its rich land. The village has about seventeen houses. It is surrounded by hills. A narrow valley to the east holds Loch Uisg and the only road to the estate.
Sea Lochs and Islands of Lochbuie
The village sits at the head of Loch Buie. This is a sea loch, which means it's an arm of the sea reaching inland. It has two islands that appear at low tide: Eilean Mòr and Eilean Uamh Ghuaidhre.
Just offshore from the Laggan peninsula to the south is Frank Lockwood's Island. This island is named after Frank Lockwood. He was a lawyer and politician in England from 1894 to 1895. He was also the brother-in-law of the 21st chief of the MacLean family of Lochbuie.
Lochbuie's Tallest Hills
The area has several tall hills. Ben Buie is the highest, reaching 747 meters (2,451 feet) above sea level to the north. The Druim Fada range reaches 405 meters (1,329 feet) to the south. Craig Ben is 698 meters (2,290 feet) to the east, looking over Loch Spelve. You can also walk along a track for 10 kilometers (6 miles) to reach Carsaig to the west.
A Glimpse into Lochbuie's Past
Lochbuie has a rich history with many ancient sites. There is a special stone circle here, the only one on Mull. You can also find the remains of a very old tomb. Both of these are protected historical sites.
Moy Castle and Lochbuie House
Moy Castle is a 14th-century tower. It has been changed over time and is now an empty three-story building. It stands near the grand 18th-century Lochbuie House. Both buildings were once the main homes of the Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie.
There is also a medieval chapel called Caibeal Mheamhair. It might have been first dedicated to St. Oran. It was rebuilt in the 1800s to be a burial place for the MacLaine family. A beautiful silver brooch, called the Lochbuie Brooch, was found here. It dates back to around 1500 and is now in the British Museum.
Famous Visitors to Lochbuie
From 1752 to 1789, the MacLaine family lived in a smaller house on the estate before the current mansion was built. An inscription above a doorway at Lochbuie House farm square tells us something interesting. It says that in 1773, the writer Samuel Johnson and his friend Mr. Boswell were guests in this house. They were entertained by John MacLaine, who was the 17th chief of Lochbuie.
Samuel Johnson wrote about his visit:
We came without any difficulty, at evening, to Lochbuy, where we found a true Highland Laird, rough and haughty, and tenacious of his dignity; who, hearing my name, inquired whether I was of the Johnstons of Glencroe, or of Ardnamurchan.
Lochbuy has, like the other insular Chieftains, quitted the castle that sheltered his ancestors, and lives near it, in a mansion not very spacious or splendid. I have seen no houses in the Islands much to be envied for convenience or magnificence, yet they bare testimony to the progress of arts and civility, as they shew that rapine and surprise are no longer dreaded, and are much more commodious than the ancient fortresses.
More recently, the author and linguist George Sassoon lived here. He was the son of the famous poet Siegfried Sassoon. Siegfried's wife, Hester Gatty, also lived in Lochbuie.
Lochbuie's Economy and Activities
The Lochbuie Estate covers about 8,900 hectares (22,000 acres). The Corbett family has managed it since 1921. It is a sporting estate, meaning people can come here for activities like hunting and fishing. It is also a cattle farm. You can rent self-catering cottages and enjoy both loch and sea-fishing.
Lochbuie in Media and Arts
Lochbuie has even been featured in movies! Scenes for the 1945 film I Know Where I'm Going! were filmed here. This movie was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. In 2005, a group of 40 fans visited Lochbuie to celebrate the film's 60th anniversary.
