Rannoch Moor

proper noun

A high moor in Highland council area and Perth and Kinross council area, extending south into Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A high moor in Highland council area and Perth and Kinross council area, extending south into Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland.
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    After Bridge of Orchy, the line climbs steeply into the wild country of Rannoch Moor. The railway builders chose a different route across the moor from the road - we are completely on our own up here. […] Up here, it's a 'dreich' day with steady drizzle. Deep drainage channels either side of the track are already more like streams: Rannoch Moor is a wet place.

    2023 November 29, Paul Clifton, “West is best in the Highlands”, in RAIL, number 997, page 39
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