Merkinch Local Nature Reserve was designated in 2007. Being the only Local Nature Reserve in the Scottish Highlands. It is the 50th Nature Reserve in Scotland. It covers a 55 hectare area of land and shore between the River Ness and the Caledonian Canal, where it enters the Beauly Firth. The Reserve is within walking distance of the main housing areas of Merkinch, South Kessock and the village of Clachnaharry. Here we see a sand and mud flat known as ‘The Witches Coffin Pool’. At low tide a large object can be seen in the mud that resembles a black coffin. The railway track borders it. In the distance the village of North Kessock and the Kessock Bridge crossing the Moray Firth. Tranquil Scene | Village | Luck | Nature | Travel Destinations
High Resolution JPEG Picture of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve was designated in 2007. Being the only Local Nature Reserve in the Scottish Highlands. It is the 50th Nature Reserve in Scotland. It covers a 55 hectare area of land and shore between the River Ness and the Caledonian Canal, where it enters the Beauly Firth. The Reserve is within walking distance of the main housing areas of Merkinch, South Kessock and the village of Clachnaharry. Here we see a sand and mud flat known as ‘The Witches Coffin Pool’. At low tide a large object can be seen in the mud that resembles a black coffin. The railway track borders it. In the distance the village of North Kessock and the Kessock Bridge crossing the Moray Firth. [1130058656] stock photo
