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Leachkin

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Leachkin is one of 49 chambered tombs the Albion Guide charts in Highland. The nearest railway station is Inverness, 4 km to the east. The nearest other chambered tomb is Castle Spynie, 9 km to the west.

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Photo along the Great Glen Way, a long-distance trail running from Fort William to Inverness, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Great Glen Way

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Along the great fault line from Fort William to Inverness, tracing the Caledonian Canal and the shore of Loch Ness.

0.1 km S · Highland

Photo: Clachnaharry Sea Lock, a viewpoint near North Kessock, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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The Caledonian Canal's northern sea lock at Clachnaharry, where the canal meets the Beauly Firth with wide water views.

3 km NE

Photo: Ness Islands, a viewpoint near Inverness, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Viewpoint near Inverness

Wooded river islands in central Inverness linked by Victorian suspension footbridges, a favourite riverside stroll.

3.3 km E

Photo of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, a nature reserve near North Kessock, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

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3.4 km NE

Photo: Reelig Glen, a viewpoint near Kiltarlity, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Viewpoint near Kiltarlity

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Photo of Clootie Well, a visitor attraction near Munlochy, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Clootie Well

Attraction near Munlochy

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