Highland Weather & Climate Story Map

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In general, how do you think this place copes with hazardous weather events?

Share a story of how you have experienced weather and/or climate at this place

Share a story of how you have experienced weather and/or climate at this place

In general, how do you think this place copes with hazardous weather events?

Share a story of how you have experienced weather and/or climate at this place

Storm Amy. 3rd Oct 2025. High winds, gusting at 80mph. Multiple trees down and uprooted. Power outage for 38 hours. Locals sharing that is was the wildest storm they’d seen in area. The high winds were very loud and scary. 

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Share a story of how you have experienced weather and/or climate at this place

In general, how do you think this place copes with hazardous weather events?

Heavy heavy rain in winter, landing on compacted farm land resulting in our house flooding from under the floor, as the water table rose.

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Whilst walking here over the last 3/4 years I have experienced flooding, extreme changes in water levels and beautiful scenery.

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The coast at Brora is experiencing increased stormy weather, leading to instability and erosion along the back shore. This is causing damage to the archaeological sites linked to the area's salt and coal industries. Thanks to the dedication and support of The SCAPE Trust, Clyne Heritage Society, and the Brora Salt Pans Research group, these vulnerable sites were excavated and the findings were preserved for future generations. Since 2009, The rate of current change has been the greatest recorded since the late 18th century. The Brora Salters help raise awareness of these issues at community salt-making events.

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I returned home to the Highlands after many years to find my childhood memories challenged.  Inverness and the East coast of the Highlands in my memory is dry, at least much much dryer than the West central belt where I lived for many years.  Winters were colder with more snow but now we see warmer wetter weather.  Even the "lambing snow" doesn't seem to be a regular event.  

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Up through the old pine forest and over a bog to great spot to watch moody skies over the Am Monadh Ruadh, or see from one end of the strath to the other on a clear day

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