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What Did We Discover at Dava Moor?
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Lochindorb is a freshwater loch north of Grantown on Spey This loch is home to the ruins of Lochindorb Castle, a former stronghold of the Clan Comyn and is built on what now is said to be an artificially created island.
Lochindorb is home to an array of wildlife and is a popular fishing and bird watching spot. The loch was traditionally a game loch with a large native brown trout population however there has been a dramatic decrease in numbers since the illegal introduction of pike to the loch.
Lochindorb Castle is located on the bleak Dava Moor south of Nairn and Forres on the way to Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore, in the south-eastern heart of the Scottish Highlands. It sits on a partly man-made island in this remote loch, 6.5 miles north-west of Grantown-on-Spey and is not accessible by public transport, so you will need a car or bike to get here - and then of course a boat if you want to go across! The best time to visit is when the heather is in bloom and the moor is a carpet of purple.
The castle has certainly had its fair share of drama. Dating back to the 13th century, it was originally held by the Comyns, but later occupied by the English and was visited by Edward I in 1303 when he stayed here for 9 days, hunting out on the moor. Later it was used as a prison and also a garrison for English troops. At the end of the 14th century, it was gifted by Robert II to his third son, the notorious Wolf of Badenoch, Alexander Stewart, who rampaged around quite a bit of the local area. Lochindorb was said to be his favourite haunt.
When the Scottish Privy Council instructed the Thane of Cawdor to dismantle Lochindorb after it had been forfeited by the Earl of Moray in around 1455, the huge iron yett was transported to Cawdor Castle and can now be seen in the bowels of the building.
Although now in ruins, the castle was still in fairly good condition up until the end of the 18th century when its four 7-metre high round towers were intact. The main quadrangular courtyard is 48 x 38 metres in dimensions and is enclosed by a 2-metre thick wall which stands 6 metres high. A later extension to the south was made probably to give the island extra protection from assault. Apparently it was bought by the Cawdor Campbells in the 1970s.
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Welcome back to Desmond's Daughters as we explore more of Scotland. This time we are at the Dava Moor at Lochindorb on a surprising adventure. Watch us as we traverse sandy and gravel paths by the water and discover a mysterious island in the middle of a lake, making the experience feel like a full movie.
What Did We Discover at Dava Moor?
We do not to Drama, unless it is real.
Lochindorb is a freshwater loch north of Grantown on Spey This loch is home to the ruins of Lochindorb Castle, a former stronghold of the Clan Comyn and is built on what now is said to be an artificially created island.
Lochindorb is home to an array of wildlife and is a popular fishing and bird watching spot. The loch was traditionally a game loch with a large native brown trout population however there has been a dramatic decrease in numbers since the illegal introduction of pike to the loch.
Lochindorb Castle is located on the bleak Dava Moor south of Nairn and Forres on the way to Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore, in the south-eastern heart of the Scottish Highlands. It sits on a partly man-made island in this remote loch, 6.5 miles north-west of Grantown-on-Spey and is not accessible by public transport, so you will need a car or bike to get here - and then of course a boat if you want to go across! The best time to visit is when the heather is in bloom and the moor is a carpet of purple.
The castle has certainly had its fair share of drama. Dating back to the 13th century, it was originally held by the Comyns, but later occupied by the English and was visited by Edward I in 1303 when he stayed here for 9 days, hunting out on the moor. Later it was used as a prison and also a garrison for English troops. At the end of the 14th century, it was gifted by Robert II to his third son, the notorious Wolf of Badenoch, Alexander Stewart, who rampaged around quite a bit of the local area. Lochindorb was said to be his favourite haunt.
When the Scottish Privy Council instructed the Thane of Cawdor to dismantle Lochindorb after it had been forfeited by the Earl of Moray in around 1455, the huge iron yett was transported to Cawdor Castle and can now be seen in the bowels of the building.
Although now in ruins, the castle was still in fairly good condition up until the end of the 18th century when its four 7-metre high round towers were intact. The main quadrangular courtyard is 48 x 38 metres in dimensions and is enclosed by a 2-metre thick wall which stands 6 metres high. A later extension to the south was made probably to give the island extra protection from assault. Apparently it was bought by the Cawdor Campbells in the 1970s.
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Currently we are Nearly Full Time Warriors. We may go full time in the future but for now we continue our explorations.
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Welcome back to Desmond's Daughters as we explore more of Scotland. This time we are at the Dava Moor at Lochindorb on a surprising adventure. Watch us as we traverse sandy and gravel paths by the water and discover a mysterious island in the middle of a lake, making the experience feel like a full movie.
