Ousdale Burn

Ousdale Burn is a stream in , . Ousdale Burn is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ousdale Broch.

Archaeological site
, also known as Ousdale Burn or Allt a’ Bhurg Broch, is an Iron Age broch located between the villages of and in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ousdale and Badbea.

Hamlet
is a hamlet.

Locality
is a former clearance village perched on the steep slopes above the cliff tops of Berriedale on the east coast of , Scotland. Situated around 5 miles north of , the village was newly settled in the 18th and 19th centuries by families evicted from their homes when the straths of Langwell, Ousdale and Berriedale were cleared for the establishment of sheep farms.

is a fishing village in in the , about two hours by road or rail north of Inverness. In 2011 its population was 764. The name derives from Norse Hjalmundal, the "Dale of the Helmet".

Ousdale Burn

Latitude
58.15° or 58° 9′ north
Longitude
-3.58333° or 3° 35′ west
Elevation
495 feet (151 metres)
Open location code
9CCR5C28+2M
Geo­Names ID
2640822
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Marrel and Berriedale.

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Highlights include Stac Neuk Mhor and Ord Point.

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