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Tomich
Tomich is a small and very pretty village nestled under the southern bank of the magnificent Glen Affric. It is located beyond Cannich at the south-western end of Strathglass and the final two miles of single track road are well worth the effort to witness a magical place which, with its appealing Victorian style lampposts, has been compared to Narnia.
Tomich was built in the mid to late nineteenth century by Lord Tweedmouth, owner of the Guisachan estate. The village was moved from its original site so not to interrupt the views from the stately Guisachan House and its grounds. The village, as it stands today, was designed as a model self-sustaining village to serve the estate with its own school, brewery, mill, stables and laundry.
One claim to fame of Guisachan house, along with many famous visitors including Churchill, Gladstone and Iris Murdoch, is that it was here that Lord Tweedmouth bred the first ever Golden Retriever.
A short drive through Tomich will bring you to the spectacular and much photographed Plodda falls. It is the highest falls in the area at over forty metres high and is the product of the convergence of two rivers, if possible it is recommended to wait until a spell of precipitation to see the falls at its best. Unknown to many are the secret and enchanting Guisachan falls which can be found by following the river upstream from the ruins of Guisachan house. The remains of the mini hydro power plant used to power the Tweedmouth’s home can still be seen.
Today Tomich is a conservation village popular with walkers, artists and wildlife enthusiasts given its idyllic location and spectacular scenery. There is plenty of accommodation on offer in Tomich and the surrounding area and has much to offer those considering Scottish Highland Holidays with walking, mountain biking, pony trekking and fishing available.
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