Monument record MHG33468 - Brora Links, Brora Back Beach
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9063 0343 (200m by 200m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC90SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 9-hole golf course established in the late 19th century for the local community. Locally known as 'Gleneagles'. The golf course is maintained and still in use. <1>
Faint remains of old golf course visible including ladies tee plaque & possible eroding wall/tee with bits of tarmac in wall make up. <2>
Fishermen and tradesmen created the original, free, five-hole golf course here as only the gentry, holidaymakers and professional classes were welcome on the exclusive Brora golf course on the other side of the river. Now grazing land. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23722 Verbal Communication: Aitken, J. Comments by Jacquie Aitken, SMR Assistant. 21/06/2004.
- <2> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Sherarer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 243.
- <3> SHG25096 Text/Publication/Leaflet: Clyne Heritage Society. c.2007. The Brora Village Trail: Uncover Brora's secret heritage. Paper (Original).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2011 12:36PM
