| 词条 | Achness Falls |
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The falls descend a narrow gorge with the upper fall being a {{convert|6|m|adj=on}} drop. The lower fall is a thin broken sheet of water down about {{convert|12|m}} of rock and when in spate this becomes a torrent which has several pools providing a means for salmon to ascend.{{sfn|Stott|1987|pp=106–109}} The location is the type locality and best-studied area of the Achness Thrust, a thrust fault which dips 40 to 50° to the south at the falls.{{sfn|Leslie et al.|2010|pp=363–365}} Present nearby are the ruins of a broch and a more modern chapel.[2] By the side of the river is an old cemetery and there are woodland walks.{{sfn|Stott|1987|pp=106–109}} Atlantic salmon fishing on the River Cassley has a long history. Achness Falls is a temporary barrier to the fish each spring; they do not advance beyond it until the water warms above {{convert|10|C|F}}.[4] In the late 19th century, plans to destroy the waterfall to improve the salmon run were considered.See also
References1. ^1 {{cite web |title=Cassley |url=http://www.kylefisheries.org/Cassley |website=Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries |accessdate=2015-03-02}} [1][2][3]2. ^1 Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer map series, sheets 309-470 3. ^1 2 {{cite journal |author-last=Munro |author-first=Robert |title=Notes on Ornamental Stone Balls, with Reference to Two Specimens Presented to the National Museum by Mr. Andrew Urquhart |journal=Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland |volume=41 |series=Fourth Series |date=1907-03-11 |pages=290–300}} }} Bibliography
1 : Landforms of Highland (council area) |
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