Randolph's Leap

The entrance to Randolph's Leap, with a map
Pictured is the leap the area is named after

Randolph's Leap (also known as the Brig of Rannoch[1]) is an SSSI and area of countryside in Moray, Scotland. The area surrounds the River Findhorn and is named after the point at the river where the sheer rock banks are closest.[2]

According to legend, Randolph's Leap was the site of a battle in the 1300s in which Thomas Randolph, later Earl of Moray, was pursuing a Comyn who leaped to the other side and escaped back to his castle.[1] The Comyn castle fell, and the lands were granted by King Robert to Randolph. The name gradually changed from Comyn's Leap to Randolph's Leap.

The nearest settlement is Logie Steading, a steading from where walks along the side of the river can be taken. This part of the Findhorn is renowned for its dramatic rocks, cliffs and waterfalls, and peaceful surrounding pine forest. Randolph's Leap is also an important wildlife area, with lesser black-backed gulls, woodpeckers and red squirrels.

57°31′29″N 3°40′42″W / 57.52472°N 3.67833°W / 57.52472; -3.67833

References

  1. ^ a b The Illustrated London News. Illustrated London News & Sketch Limited. 1871. p. 258. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Randolph's Leap from Logie Steading". Walkhighlands. Retrieved 12 February 2024.

See also

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Catchment of the River Findhorn, Scotland
Administrative areas
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  • Moray
Flows into
  • Findhorn Bay, then the Moray Firth
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The ten longest rivers of Scotland are:
  1. River Tay 185 km (115 mi)
  2. River Spey 169 km (105 mi)
  3. River Clyde 168 km (104 mi)
  4. River Tweed 162 km (101 mi)
  5. River Dee 143 km (89 mi)
  6. River Forth 136 km (85 mi)
  7. River Don 135 km (84 mi)
  8. River Ness 109 km (68 mi)
  9. River Findhorn 103 km (64 mi)
  10. River Nith 101 km (63 mi)
  11. River Deveron 100 km (62 mi)


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