Glen Affric, Cannich

NH 31912 30060 – NH 32986 31555 A walkover survey was carried out, 30–31 May 2016, ahead of upgrades to an electric cable overhead line just outside Cannich. The survey noted one structure with an enclosure at NH 31917 30054, as well as a possible shieling at NH 31997 30197, a trackway NH 32634 30807 – NH 32901 31100, and the Clan Chisholm Society Memorial stone at NH 33001 31566.

Archve: HAS. Report: Highland HER

Funder: Scottish and Southern Energy Ltd

Lachlan Mckeggie – Highland Archaeology Services

(Source: DES, Volume 17)

NH 31912 30060 – NH 32986 31555 A desk-based assessment and walkover survey were undertaken, 10–11 October 2016, prior to the replacement of a section of electric overhead cable line along the River Affric near Cannich. Ten features were noted during the survey, although five of these were related to the insertion and management of poles (being short sections of track or level pads). There were also a hydro outlet, a ruined cottage and some clearance cairns. The most interesting find, and apparently a new discovery, was a possible illicit whisky still. This

consisted of the footings of a dry stone structure, 5 x 3m, oriented E/W and surviving up to 2–3 courses (0.7m) in the SE corner. Very tumbled in the SW corner and possibly open or washed away by the river at W end. The structure is on level ground between two water courses with the larger, Allt Coire Beithe, on the W and a small stream on the east. Although this is only 75m from the road, it is hidden by a bluff.

Archive: HAS. Report: Highland HER

Funder: CKD Galbraith

Lynne McKeggie – Highland Archaeology Services

(Source: DES, Volume 17)