Cabrich (
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic ( gd, Gàidhlig ), also known as Scots Gaelic and Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well ...
: ''Cabarach'', meaning "Place of Tree-trunks") is a scattered crofting community in the
Highland
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council area of
Scotland
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. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of the village of
Kiltarlity
Kiltarlity ( gd, Cill Targhlain) is a small village in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is west of Inverness and south of Beauly, on the south bank of the Bruiach Burn. It has a population of under 1,000 people, and a local primary sch ...
, and around 11 miles (17 km) west of
Inverness.
Situated on a gently sloping hill, Cabrich is roughly a mile square and is a popular site for cyclists, runners, and wild-campers. It has a wide variety of wildlife including deer, rabbits, and a large amount of pheasants. Many of its fields are used for sheep-farming.
The area is described in
the Aird
The Aird (from the Scottish Gaelic: ''An Àird'' (IPA: anˈaːɾʃt̪ meaning "The High Place") is an area of the County of Inverness, to the west of the City of Inverness. It is situated to the south of the River Beauly and the Beauly Firth, an ...
local walking guide as "a peaceful valley", with no special footwear required.
File:Cabrich.JPG, View of Cabrich from its surrounding hills
File:View of Cabrich.JPG, View of Cabrich from the A862
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Populated places in Inverness committee area