Monument record MHG51413 - Site of Camusfearna, Sandaig
Summary
The site of Camusfearna at Sandaig, the house belonging to Gavin Maxwell, author of "Ring of Bright Water".
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 77222 14741 (103m by 106m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG71SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
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Full Description
The site of Camusfearna, which was destroyed by fire in 1968. The cottage was owned by Gavin Maxwell, the author of "Ring of Bright Water". Maxwell and his otter Teka escaped but sadly the fire killed the otter Edal. A stone monument to Maxwell is positioned in the location of his old writing desk. There is also a monument to Edal. <1><2>
This site was drawn to our attention by a website visitor, Myriam de Courten, who had visited the place about 15 years ago whilst on holiday in the area. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23978 Text/Correspondence: de Courten, M. 10/2008. Highland HER feedback, submitted Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG23979 Interactive Resource/Webpage: McKenzie, I. The Eilean Bàn Trust & Bright Water Visitor Centre. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23980 Text/Publication/Article: Clark, M. 2004. 'Ring of Bright Otters', published on the website of the Eilean Ban Trust. SHG23979. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2011 2:25PM
