Torridon (Scottish Gaelic: ''Toirbheartan'') is a small

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in the

Northwest Highlands The Northwest Highlands are located in the northern third of Scotland that is separated from the Grampian Mountains by the Great Glen (Glen More). The region comprises Wester Ross, Assynt, Sutherland and part of Caithness. The Caledonian Canal, ...

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. However the name is also applied to the area surrounding the village, particularly the

Torridon Hills The Torridon Hills surround Torridon village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. The name is usually applied to the mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. They are among the most dramatic and spectacular peaks in the British Isles and made ...

, mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. It lies on the shore of Loch Torridon.

Location

Torridon is on the west coast of Scotland, north of Fort William and west of Inverness. Situated in an area well known to climbers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and countless visitors from around the world, the surrounding mountains rise steeply to from the deep sea lochs. There is a large hotel, The Torridon, which holds 3 AA Rosettes as well as 5 red stars and is a leading hotel in the UK, a popular public bar (Bo & Muc), and a

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within walking distance. The Torridon area is widely acknowledged as having some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the whole of the British Isles.

Notable residents

* From 1925 until 1931

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served as GP to the area.

Mountains

The loch is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including

Liathach Liathach (pronounced , ) is a mountain in the Torridon Hills, in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It stands between Loch Torridon and the neighbouring mountain Beinn Eighe. The mountain is a ridge running east–west, with several peaks, and ...

, Beinn Alligin and

Beinn Eighe Beinn Eighe () is a mountain massif in the Torridon area of Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Lying south of Loch Maree, it forms a long ridge with many spurs and summits, two of which are classified as Munros: Rua ...

, all of which are over 3000 feet in height. Specifically, they are: *

* Beinn Alligin Hills between Glen Torridon and Strath Carron share much of the splendour and character of the main hills, although perhaps less of the drama: * Beinn Liath Mhòr * Sgorr Ruadh * Maol Cheann-dearg * Beinn Damh * An Ruadh-stac *

Fuar Tholl Fuar Tholl is a mountain in the highlands of Scotland. The mountain is situated in the Coulin deer forest 21 km SW of Achnasheen in the Wester Ross region of the Highland council area. Overview Fuar Tholl has a rocky summit, and has acqu ...

CELTMAN! Extreme Scottish Triathlon

Torridon hosts the annual CELTMAN! Extreme Scottish Triathlon since June 2011. The 3.4 km swim takes place in Loch Shieldaig while the 202 km bike leg is notable for the strong winds affecting competitors. Finally the 42 km run takes in two Munros during the race over the Beinn Eighe range.

Gallery

File:Liathach from Beinn Eighe.jpg,

seen from

. File:Beinn Eighe.jpg, The triple buttresses of Coire Mhic Fearchair behind

References

External links

Torridon.org
is the local website, listing accommodation and useful information.
Torridon walks
gives comprehensive information on walks and places to stay in the area, including Gaelic pronunciations and OS maps. Populated places in Ross and Cromarty Geological type localities of Scotland Populated coastal places in Scotland {{Highland-geo-stub