River Carron, Sutherland

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The River Carron (Scottish Gaelic : Carrann) is an east coast river in Sutherland, in the Highlands of Scotland.

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It begins as Abhainn a' Ghlinne Mhòir, which joins with the Alladale River (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Alladail) to form the River Carron. Further downstream, tributaries include the Water of Glencalvie and the Black Water. The River Carron flows down through Strathcarron, then into the Kyle of Sutherland near Bonar Bridge.

The River Carron is used for kayaking and salmon fishing. [1] [2]

It flows through the centre of the civil parish of Kincardine and Community council or Ardgay and District.

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References

  1. Staff. "The Carron". Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. McMorran, Caroline (9 August 2020). "Ghillie finally presented with inaugural first fish award for Kyle of Sutherland rivers". Northern Times. Retrieved 29 April 2023.

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