Garbh Uisge
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Garbh Uisge is a short river of approximately 7 km in the Trossachs
of Scotland just north-west Callander
. It is the outflow of Loch Lubnaig and joins with Eas Gobhain west of Callander to form the River Teith
. The river is often informally called the River Leny due to the Falls of Leny
where the river crosses the Highland Fault and because it flows through the Pass of Leny.
The name of the river, Garbh Uisge is Gaelic for "Rough Water" reflecting the nature of the river.
Trossachs
The Trossachs itself is a small woodland glen in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It lies between Ben A'an to the north and Ben Venue to the south, with Loch Katrine to the west and Loch Achray to the east. However, the name is used generally to refer to the wider area of wooded glens and...
of Scotland just north-west Callander
Callander
Callander is a burgh in the region of Stirling, Scotland, situated on the River Teith. The town is located in the former county of Perthshire and is a popular tourist stop to and from the Highlands....
. It is the outflow of Loch Lubnaig and joins with Eas Gobhain west of Callander to form the River Teith
River Teith
The River Teith in Scotland flows from the north-west into the River Forth near Drip north-west of Stirling.- Etymology :The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic Uisge Theavich, which translates into English as the "pleasant river".- Course :...
. The river is often informally called the River Leny due to the Falls of Leny
Falls of Leny
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where the river crosses the Highland Fault and because it flows through the Pass of Leny.
The name of the river, Garbh Uisge is Gaelic for "Rough Water" reflecting the nature of the river.