Torgulben end of Corrour Forest
The photographs courtesy of Stephen Newsom, Aberdour, were taken by his father Geoff Newsom while Head Forester at Corrour Forest. Geoff was transferred from Gisburn Forest NW (E) to Leanachan Forest, Fort William, in August 1966 and was responsible for the new planting operations then taking place largely around Loch Eilt and Callop next to Loch Shiel. Following the purchase of Corrour Estate by the Forestry Commission, Geoff took charge from January 1968 until December 1971, while still based at Torlundy, primarily organising and managing all the new planting operations as well those staff who had transferred from the Estate. In March 1972 Corrour was amalgamated with Strathmashie Forest. Geoff was then relocated to Wark Forest, and again to Jervaulx Forest (both NE England), and ended his forestry career in November 1983.
This is believed to be a view from Torgulbin area looking northeast towards Loch Laggan and Bineinn Shios on the middle right. Some of the trees on the left are those behind Moy Lodge (felled by Riddochs in the 1980s?) and those on the right are part of Ardverikie Estate.
Any comments and information very welcome.
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