Glen Ogle

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Glen Ogle viaduct seen from the A85 Glen Ogle viaduct.JPG
Glen Ogle viaduct seen from the A85

Glen Ogle (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Ogail) extends 7 miles north westwards from Lochearnhead to Lix Toll, where it opens into Glen Dochart.

Contents

The Ogle Burn flows within the steep sides of the glen, from the Lochan Lairig Cheile at the glen's head.

The military road, which can be seen from the modern road, was built in 1749 by Major William Caulfeild. It was used by the British Army in its efforts to pacify the Highlands after the Jacobite rising of 1745.

Climate

Glen Ogle has a subpolar oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfc), colder compared to most of the United Kingdom, which mostly features an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb).

Climate data for Glen Ogle, Elevation: 564 m (1,850 ft), 1991–2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)3.1
(37.6)
3.0
(37.4)
4.4
(39.9)
7.1
(44.8)
10.5
(50.9)
13.9
(57.0)
15.0
(59.0)
14.3
(57.7)
11.8
(53.2)
8.2
(46.8)
5.3
(41.5)
3.5
(38.3)
8.4
(47.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)1.0
(33.8)
0.9
(33.6)
2.0
(35.6)
4.2
(39.6)
7.2
(45.0)
10.2
(50.4)
11.8
(53.2)
11.4
(52.5)
9.3
(48.7)
6.1
(43.0)
3.3
(37.9)
1.5
(34.7)
5.7
(42.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−1.0
(30.2)
−1.2
(29.8)
−0.4
(31.3)
1.4
(34.5)
3.8
(38.8)
6.5
(43.7)
8.5
(47.3)
8.4
(47.1)
6.8
(44.2)
4.0
(39.2)
1.3
(34.3)
−0.5
(31.1)
3.2
(37.8)
Source: Met Office [1]
Climate data for Glen Ogle, elevation: 564m (1981–2010)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)2.9
(37.2)
2.7
(36.9)
4.2
(39.6)
6.8
(44.2)
10.2
(50.4)
12.4
(54.3)
14.3
(57.7)
14.0
(57.2)
11.5
(52.7)
7.9
(46.2)
5.1
(41.2)
3.3
(37.9)
8.0
(46.4)
Daily mean °C (°F)0.9
(33.6)
0.6
(33.1)
1.8
(35.2)
3.8
(38.8)
6.9
(44.4)
9.3
(48.7)
11.4
(52.5)
11.2
(52.2)
9.0
(48.2)
5.8
(42.4)
3.1
(37.6)
1.3
(34.3)
5.5
(41.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−1.1
(30.0)
−1.5
(29.3)
−0.7
(30.7)
0.8
(33.4)
3.5
(38.3)
6.1
(43.0)
8.4
(47.1)
8.3
(46.9)
6.5
(43.7)
3.7
(38.7)
1.1
(34.0)
−0.7
(30.7)
2.9
(37.2)
Source: Met Office [2]

Railway walk

It is possible to walk through the glen on a footpath that follows the course of the former Callander and Oban Railway to the summit of the glen and Killin Junction. [3] The route uses the Category B listed 150-yard (140 m) long Glen Ogle viaduct, built between 1866 and 1870. The original design was for 20 arches, but the bridge was built with 12 stone arches. [4] [5]

History

1994 Tornado crash

At Killin, two RAF pilots were on killed on Thursday 1 September 1994, at 12.04pm in Tornado ZG708 of 13 Squadron at RAF Marham. It was a possible bird strike. The A84 was closed. [6] [7] [8]

References

  1. "Glen Ogle Climate". Met Office . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  2. "Glen Ogle 1981-2010 averages". Station, District and regional averages 1981–2010. Met Office. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  3. "Glen Ogle Trail, Lochearnhead". Walkhighlands. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  4. Historic Environment Scotland. "Glen Ogle Viaduct (Category B Listed Building LB4141)" . Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  5. "Glen Ogle Viaduct". Forgotten Relics. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  6. Times Friday September 2 1994, page 6
  7. Aberdeen Press and Journal Friday 2 September 1994, page 9
  8. ZG708

56°24′30″N4°18′45″W / 56.40833°N 4.31250°W / 56.40833; -4.31250