Torboll facts for kids
Torboll is a special area of land in Scotland, near a place called Golspie. Long ago, it was known as a feudal barony. This meant it was a large piece of land owned by a powerful person called a baron.
Today, Torboll includes a farm, a smaller area called Little Torboll, and a beautiful waterfall known as Torboll Fall. It also has a very important natural area called the Torboll Woods Site of Special Scientific Interest. Torboll is located in the Highland region and is part of the historic area of Sutherland.
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Torboll's Natural Beauty
Torboll is home to some amazing natural spots. The Torboll Woods Site of Special Scientific Interest is a protected area. It helps keep special plants, animals, and habitats safe.
Torboll Fall and Its Fish Ladder
Near the woods, you'll find Torboll Fall. This is a waterfall that drops about 60 feet! In the 1800s, people built a special "fish ladder" here. This ladder helps salmon swim around the waterfall. It allows them to travel upstream to a lake called Loch Buidh to lay their eggs.
A Look into Torboll's History
The name "Torboll" has a cool history! It comes from an old Norse language word. It means "Thor's Field," named after the Norse god Thor.
How Torboll Became a Barony
Many years ago, in the 1300s, Torboll was officially given to a man named Nicholas Sutherland. He was the younger son of Kenneth de Moravia, 4th Earl of Sutherland. Kenneth, who was a powerful earl, gave Nicholas these lands and the title of baron. This made Torboll a very important place in the area.
