River Tromie facts for kids
The River Tromie is a beautiful river in the northeast of Scotland. It's like a smaller stream that joins a bigger river, which means it's a "tributary" of the famous River Spey. The River Tromie starts its journey from the northern part of a lake called Loch an t-Seilich. This lake is found inside a wild area known as the Gaick Forest.
From Loch an t-Seilich, the river flows mostly north. It then turns towards the northwest, making its way through a valley called Glen Tromie. After passing a place called Bhran Cottage, it changes direction again, heading north-northeast. You can see the river crossed by the B970 road at a spot called Tromie Bridge, close to Drumguish. The River Tromie then travels about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) more to the northwest. Finally, it meets the River Spey near a village called Lynchat.
Where the River Tromie Begins
The water that fills Loch an t-Seilich, where the River Tromie starts, comes from other smaller streams. One of these is called the Allt Loch an Duin. This stream begins at a lake named Loch an Duin. It then flows through another lake, Loch Bhrodainn, before reaching Loch an t-Seilich. Along its way, another stream, the Allt Gharbh Ghaig, joins it.
What Does "Tromie" Mean?
Have you ever wondered where the name "Tromie" comes from? It's an English version of a word from the Scottish Gaelic language. In Gaelic, the word means "elder tree." So, the river is likely named after the elder trees that grow nearby.
