Applecross

Applecross is a small settlement at the edge of the Applecross Peninsula in Wester Ross, on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. It lies on the small Applecross Bay facing the Inner Sound, on the opposite side of which lies the Hebridean island of Raasay. The small River Applecross flows into the bay at Applecross.

Related Topics:
Wester Ross - Scottish Highlands - Hebridean - Raasay - River Applecross

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Extremely isolated, it was only accessible by boat until the early 20th century, and for many years after that the only road access was over one of Scotland's most notoriously treacherous roads, the Bealach na Ba, which crosses the peninsula between rugged 2000 ft (600 metre) peaks. The settlement is now connected via a winding coastal road which travels around the edge of the peninsula to Shieldaig and Torridon. The road skirts the shore of the Inner Sound and Loch Torridon.

Related Topics:
Bealach na Ba - Shieldaig - Torridon - Loch Torridon

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Applecross's name is believed to be an anglicisation of Apor Crossan (Mouth of the River Crossan). Historically, the settlement is linked with Saint Maelrubha, and the Saint's chapel is located close to the town.

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