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The industrial archaeology and history are well promoted the site is accessible and there are interpretation boards. The tramway is visible on the ground and you can walk the entire length up to the loch Catherine -------- Original message -------- From: Devriese Rudy <[log in to unmask]> Date: 27/08/2014 09:17 (GMT+00:00) To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Skye I will be on the isle next month for about a week, staying in Potree and will have a look! On google you can see the track but a personal vieuw is still better!!! Rudy ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht ----- Van: "Tony Brooks" <[log in to unmask]> Aan: [log in to unmask] Verzonden: Woensdag 27 augustus 2014 09:42:15 Onderwerp: Re: Skye The line of the tramway from Loch Cuithir to the coast can clearly be seen on Google Earth Tony -----Original Message----- From: Poyner, David Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:27 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Skye I went past the site of the tramway a few years ago. As I was rushing to get a ferry I didn't stop, but my recollection was that there was a track from the road to the shore and presumed discharge point. I'd need to look again at a map to refresh my memory David -----Original Message----- From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of M J Shaw Sent: 25 August 2014 20:48 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Skye There was an aerial ropeway from Loch Valerian to transport diatomite to Staffin Bay in the north of Skye, is anyone able to tell me where on the bay it terminated or how long it was in use. I understand that it was constructed in or around 1930. All the best Mike Shaw If you need to leave the list, send the following message to [log in to unmask] - leave mining-history --------- If you need to leave the list, send the following message to [log in to unmask] - leave mining-history --------- ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com> Version: 2014.0.4745 / Virus Database: 4007/8105 - Release Date: 08/26/14 If you need to leave the list, send the following message to [log in to unmask] - leave mining-history --------- If you need to leave the list, send the following message to [log in to unmask] - leave mining-history --------- -- The University of Stirling has been ranked in the top 12 of UK universities for graduate employment*. 94% of our 2012 graduates were in work and/or further study within six months of graduation. *The Telegraph The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159. If you need to leave the list, send the following message to [log in to unmask] - leave mining-history ---------