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  Firth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bodies of water named "firths" tend to be commoner on the east coast, or in the south west of the country, although the Firth of Lorne is an exception to this.
The Firth of Inverness is rarely identified on modern maps, but it is this firth which forms a connection via the River Ness, Loch Ness and the other lochs of the Great Glen and stretches of the Caledonian Canal with the Firth of Lorn on the West coast of Scotland.
The Firth of Thames is a bay at the mouth of the Waihou/Thames River in New Zealand.
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 Firth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Firths on the West Coast of Scotland from North to South">1 The Firths on the West Coast of Scotland from North to South
Firths on the East coast of Scotland from North to South (these are connected to, or form part of, the North Sea)">2 The Firths on the East coast of Scotland from North to South (these are connected to, or form part of, the North Sea)
It is spanned by the magnificent Firth of Forth Road Bridge, 1,006m (3,300ft) long, and the Forth Rail Bridge, 2.498m (8,196ft) long.
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 Firth
Firth is the Scots word used to denote a long narrow arm of the sea in Scotland, which may be part of an estuary, or just an inlet, or even a strait (as in the case of the Pentland Firth).
A firth is very often associated with a large river, where erosion caused by the tidal effects of incoming sea water passing upriver has widened the riverbed to an estuary, such as may be seen in the Firth of Clyde.
The Cromarty Firth on the East coast of Scotland, for example, resembles a large loch with only a relatively small outlet to the sea.
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 Firth
Firth is the Scots word often used to denote a large sea bay in Scotland, which may be part of an estuary, or just an inlet, or even a strait (as in the case of the Pentland Firth).
Firth of Lorn (northernmost, connects with the Moray Firth via the
Sea lochs adjoining the Firth of Clyde: Loch Goit, Loch Eck, Loch Long, Holy Loch and Gare Loch.
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 Firth -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Firth of Lorne (northernmost, connects with the (An inlet of the North Sea on the northeast coast of Scotland) Moray Firth via the
The Firths on the East coast of Scotland from North to South (these are connected to, or form part of, the (An arm of the North Atlantic between the British Isles and Scandinavia; oil was discovered under the North Sea in 1970) North Sea)
The (additional info and facts about Firth of Thames) Firth of Thames is a bay at the mouth of the (additional info and facts about Waihou/Thames River) Waihou/Thames River in (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fi/firth.htm   (709 words)

  
 Firth is the Scots Scots word often used to denote...
A firth is generally the result of glaciation and very often associated with a large river, where erosion caused by the tidal effects of incoming sea water passing upriver has widened the riverbed to an estuary estuary, such as may be seen in the Firth of Clyde Firth of Clyde.
Firth of Clyde Firth of Clyde (estuary of the River Clyde)
Firth of Tay Firth of Tay (estuary of the River Tay River Tay).
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 Firth - Gurupedia
Firth is the Scots word often used to denote a large sea bay in Scotland, which may be part of an
The Cromarty Firth on the East coast of Scotland, for example, resembles a large loch with only a relatively small outlet to the sea and the Solway Firth and the
Sea lochs adjoining the Firth of Clyde: Loch Goit, Loch Eck,
www.gurupedia.com /f/fi/firth.htm   (421 words)

  
 Sunnybrae Caravan park, Oban Argyll
One area that draws divers time and time again is the Firth of Lorn, which has been proposed as a Special Area of Marine Conservation.
The Isle of Luing borders the Firth of Lorn and provides an ideal base for exploring the area.
The Firth is protected from the west by Mull, and the many islands and rocky outcrops can provide sheltered diving sites in most weather conditions.
oban-holiday.co.uk /onthewater.htm   (530 words)

  
 British Admiralty (BA) - Scotland - Firth of Clyde to Skye Orkney & Shetland Is - (800) 596-7245
British Admiralty (BA) - Scotland - Firth of Clyde to Skye Orkney & Shetland Is - (800) 596-7245
Firth of Clyde, Pladda to inchmarnock - Northern Sheet - 36,000
North Channel to the Firth of Lorne - 200,000
www.mdnautical.com /bashetlandis.htm   (459 words)

  
 British Admiralty Chart
Harbours & Anchorages in the Firth of Clyde
1864 - Harbours and Anchorages in the Firth of Clyde
1866 - Ports in the Firth of Clyde
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 Mull --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 10th Earl and 1st Duke of, Marquess Of Kintyre And Lorne, Earl Of Campbell And Cowall, Viscount Of Lochow And Glenyla, Lord Of Inverary, Mull, Morvern, And Tirie
Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of, Duke Of Greenwich, Marquess Of Kintyre And Lorne, Earl Of Campbell And Cowall, Earl Of Greenwich, Viscount Of Lochow And Glenyla, Baron Of Chatham, Earl And Viscount Of Ilay, Lord Of Inverary, Mull, Morvern, And Tirie, Lord Oransay, Dunoon, And Arase
Argyll, John Campbell, 2nd Duke of, Duke Of Greenwich, Marquess Of Kintyre And Lorne, Earl Of Campbell And Cowall, Earl Of Greenwich, Viscount Of Lochow And Glenyla, Baron Of Chatham, Lord Of Inverary, Mull, Morvern, And Tirie
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9054209   (455 words)

  
 THE ISLE OF LISMORE
It lies in the Firth of Lorn at the south end of Glenmore and shares the S.W. and N.E. axis of the Great Glen.
In the distance to the N.E. Ben Nevis can be seen; on the westerly side rise the hills of Morven; on the easterly the Benderloch hills with Glen Creran's mountains and Ben Cruachan behind; and to the south the Firth stretches between Mull and Kerrera with remoter views of Easdale and the Paps of Jura.
The first appearance of the island in history is in 562 (or 563) A.D. when two Irish missionaries, Columba and Moluag, arrived in the Firth of Lorn with some followers to find a vantage point for Christian evangelism among the Picts and Scots.
web.ukonline.co.uk /Members/tom.paterson/lismore.htm   (1730 words)

  
 Clan Campbell Society Region 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Dunstaffnage Castle sits on a commanding point of land extending into the Firth of Lorn.
As you can see in the picture, the wooden floors are gone (notice the joist holes in the wall) but you can envision the levels by the fireplaces and doorways ascending the interior walls.
As the need for defense lessened, a stair turret was grafted on the right side in this view, containing a circular staircase accessing all the floors.
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 The Isle of Lismore
After about an hour's ride up the windswept Firth of Lorn - everything around these parts seemed to have the most beautiful names - we pulled into the tiny island village of Achnacroish.
But gradually the rain grew heavier; we paused under a large but disappointingly leaky tree, discussed the matter, and turned back.
Back in Achnacroish, we waited for the ferry and watched the rain lashing across the Firth of Lorn.
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 Firth of Lorn - Phil McLean's PhotoBlog - [ powered by PhotoBlog your photo blog service]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Firth of Lorn - Phil McLean's PhotoBlog - [ powered by PhotoBlog your photo blog service]
I'm hoping to attract plenty of visitors once I'm settled in to keep me company and take in a few local hills and islands.
This shot shows the hills of Mull across the Firth of Lorn from Dunstaffnage, just a few miles from Oban; soon to be home territory!
www.photoblog.net /photoblog.php?nickname=philmclean&action=view&id=1329761   (138 words)

  
 HWDT Conservation Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The success of the proposed project will be significant in developing the working relationship with local fishermen and building momentum to move into future sustainable fishing method projects.
The project has been set up through Fishing Working Group of the Firth of Lorn Marine Special Areas of Conservation (mSAC) Management Forum, to which HWDT is an advisor.
The Forum is comprised of representatives from local communities including fishermen, local businesses including dive and charter boat operators and relevant statutory authorities who meet to discuss strategies for managing conservation issues in the mSACs.
www.whaledolphintrust.org /conservation/conservation-work.asp   (423 words)

  
 Oban, Mull & Lorn in Scotland - Official Scottish Area Tourist Board Website
Tee off at the variety of courses throughout the area and the islands, including the 9-hole course across the Bridge over the Atlantic, on the Isle of Seil.
Oban is an ideal place from which to enjoy tours into the majestic highland landscape - a landscape steeped in history - whether your inclination is for hill-walking or for sampling the local single malt scotch whisky.
CONTACT US The sweeping mountains of Lorn create the perfect backdrop to the picturesque and bustling fishing port of Oban, unofficial capital of the West Highlands and gateway to the Western Isles.
www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/oban/index.cfm   (449 words)

  
 Diving   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The firth of Lorn is a popular and fascinating diving venue.
The extensive rocky reefs and the complex group of islands in the south eastern part of the firth have been proposed as a Special Area of Conservation.
Near Strumhor, there are wrecks and reefs and the basins and narrows of Loch Creran and Loch Etive provide a unique and exciting playground for recreational divers.
www.strumhor.co.uk /diving.htm   (154 words)

  
 Rex Travel - 2002 Intrav - Cruising the Waterways of Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cruising south through the Firth of Lorn to the Isle of Mull, we'll stop first at Tobermory for an informal walking tour exploring its winding streets and colorful architecture.
We'll also enjoy a full-day tour that traverses the entire Isle of Mull, and visits Duart Castle, seat of the Clan Maclean, as well as the Islet of Iona, where Christianity is said to have first reached Scotland.
Your cruise begins this morning as you sail in the Firth of Lorn to the southern end of the Isle of Mull.
www.rextravel.com /intrav/smship/europe/scotglen.htm   (2178 words)

  
 From pine forests to common seal - more Scottish conservation sites proposed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Firth of Lorn, Glen Tanar, Inverasdale Peatlands, Kinveachy Forest, Lewis Peatlands, Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh, the River Spey, and Sanday will now be considered by the European Commission (EC) under the EC Habitats Directive.
Local consultations will take place to discuss the boundaries and management of those sites where this has not already taken place.
Consultations on two sites on the list published today - Firth of Lorn and Lewis Peatlands - have yet to be completed.
www.scotland.gov.uk /news/releas99_6/pr1132.htm   (590 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Spectacular views and regular sightings of otters and seals.
Traditional quarriers cottage with sea views over Firth of Lorn.
Fully equipped and modernised cottages in conservation village with spectacular views and sunsets over the Firth of Lorn.
www.oban-holiday.co.uk /luingweb/accommodation.htm   (92 words)

  
 Firth Of Lorn Dating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 pictures of Firth of Lorn - Kodak LS743 camera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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The hills of Mull across the Firth of Lorn from Dunstaffnage, Argyll.
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 Definition of lorn - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Etymology: Middle English, from loren, past participle of lesen to lose, from Old English lEosan -- more at
For More Information on "lorn" go to Britannica.com
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 Oban Sailing - Yachting in the Firth of Lorn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Oban Sailing - Yachting in the Firth of Lorn
Your one stop information source on the web for Oban and Argyll
Cruising holidays from Oban around the islands and sea lochs of the West Coast on board this well equipped luxury sailing yacht.
www.oban.ws /yachting.html   (286 words)

  
 Boat Trips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
See Balnahard Bay, Uinneag Iorcail ("the Window of Hercules") and keep a look-out for Colonsay's resident eagles.
Then we head out across the firth, where the deep currents provide rich feeding ground for a variety of cetacea.
The trip may include a brief call at Uisken or Carsaig in Mull.
www.colonsay.org.uk /boat/3trips.html   (1703 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - lorn
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