NC500 GT. - 41 – Kyle of Tongue

A beautiful, if somewhat sad image, Herb, leaving me wondering about the reason for the abandoned house.

Hi George. This is Moine House, built on the edge of a vast peat bog known as the Moine and it was a dangerous place for travellers. In the 1830s the Duke of Sutherland built a road through it and Moine house was used as a safe resting place for travellers. It was also a family home and by the late 19th century there was a forester living there with his family of eight children and grandchildren.

I imagine that modern transport , and then the building of better roads like the A838 replacing the old road played a part in the house being abandoned. Also it is not the most hospitable of places to live,

Goodness Carol, I am quite amazed that so much is known about this place and that you are in possession of the facts. Many thanks for enlightening us all here.

Cheers, Herb

Thank you Herb. I hope you didn't mind me butting in but I was fascinated by Moine House and found out the information when I posted a picture of it. It is quite a haunting sight in that harsh but beautiful landscape.

The hazy sunshine over the mountains is really beautiful.........and makes for a very atmospheric shot. I like the colours in the landscape and the abandoned croft looks lovely.........but as tiabunna has noted, also quite sad looking.

Beautifully composed and taken Herb!

Another for your photo enrichment Keith. Carol above tells us more about that building.

Cheers. Herb

An interesting history from Carol..!!

Moine House, - a beautiful and atmospheric shot Herb
Well captured.
Best wishes Carol

My grateful thanks Carol.

Best Wishes. Herb

What a super place to live Herb with a backdrop like that.
Best Gordon

It was a stunning spot and Carol gives us an insight of Moine House too.

Cheers. Herb

Superb shot with a lovely atmosphere Herb
Built as a halfway house for travellers.

Another superb addition to the "North Coast 500" Group.