Etteridge to Boat of Garten Rationalisation Scheme

Environmental Statement Volume 1: Main Report

February 2012 Etteridge to Boat of Garten Rationalisation Scheme Environmental Statement

Preface

Introduction

This Environmental Statement has been prepared on behalf of Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD), a subsidiary of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited (SSEPD), in accordance with the statutory procedures set out in the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000. The Environmental Statement is provided in support of the application for consent made to the Scottish Ministers under section 37 of the Electricity Act. The section 37 application for consent (the section 37 application) is to install and keep installed a new 33kV electric line, supported by wooden poles, between Etteridge and Boat of Garten located within the Cairngorms National Park. This Environmental Statement also includes an assessment of the proposed underground cable installation between Etteridge and Boat of Garten and the dismantling of the existing steel lattice tower line between Etteridge and Boat of Garten. These activities do not require section 37 consent, but are considered in this document to provide an assessment of the environmental effects of all aspects of the Etteridge to Boat of Garten rationalisation scheme, as approved by the Scottish Ministers pursuant to Condition 19.-(1)(a) of the section 37 consent for the Beauly to Denny 400kV overhead line, dated 6th January 20101. The Environmental Statement comprises:

 Non-Technical Summary;

 Volume 1: Main Report;

 Volume 2: Figures; and

 Volume 3: Technical Appendices.

Notification

The section 37 application, including the Environmental Statement, will be publicised in accordance with the Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990, and section 9 of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000. Notice will be served to the relevant planning authority, in this case The Highland Council, of the application to the Scottish Ministers for consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The Environmental Statement will be provided to the following consultees:

 The Highland Council;

 Cairngorm National Park Authority;

 Scottish Environment Protection Agency;

 Scottish Natural Heritage;

 Forestry Commission;

1 Later amended by ‘The Overhead Transmission Line (Beauly to Wharry Burn) Modification of Planning Permission Order 2011’, 10th March 2011;

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 Historic Scotland;

 Marine Scotland (in land fisheries);

 Transport Scotland; and

 Spey District Salmon Fishery Board. In addition, a copy of the Environmental Statement will be made available to the RSPB, and local Community Councils. The Environmental Statement will be available for viewing at the following locations:

 The Highland Council, Planning and Building Standards Office, 100 High Street, Kingussie, PH21 1HY;

 Aviemore Library, Units 1 & 2, Market Hall, Aviemore,PH22 1RH ; and

 Cairngorm National Park Authority, 14 The Square, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HG. An electronic version of the application submission, including the Environmental Statement, will be available to download from the applicant’s website (www.sse.com/beaulydenny). The Environmental Statement will be available in paper format at a cost of £350 (including VAT, postage and packaging) or on CD-ROM at a cost of £20 (including VAT, postage and packaging). Copies of the Environmental Statement can be obtained from:

Amanda Queen SSE Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road Perth, PH1 3AQ Tel: 0845 0701 696

Paper copies of the Non-Technical Summary of the Environmental Statement are available free of charge. Please quote Etteridge to Boat of Garten Rationalisation Scheme when ordering documents.

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Commenting on this development

Any comments you would like to make on this development should be made to the Energy Consents and Deployment Unit at the Scottish Government by email to [email protected]

OR by post to

Energy Consents and Deployment Unit Scottish Government 4th Floor 5 Atlantic Quay 150 Broomielaw Glasgow, G2 8LU

Representations should be dated. Please include your name and full return email or postal address. All representations to the Scottish Government will be copied in full to the planning authority, and made available to the public on request, unless individuals request otherwise.

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Table of Contents Main Report

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction Background Key Terminology Application Details and Ledisiative Context Development Context Environmental Sensitivity Structure of the Environmental Statement

Chapter 2 EIA Process

Environmental Impact Assessment EIA Process – Screening EIA Process – Scoping and Consultation EIA Methodology Mitigation Cumulative Impacts Assumptions and Limitations Environmental Statement

Chapter 3 Route Selection and Alternatives

Introduction Development Considerations Alternatives

Chapter 4 Description of Developments

Introduction Application for Consent Description of project Description of Route Substations and ancillary works Programme Operation and Management of the Electric Line

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Chapter 5 Construction

Introduction Construction Programme Hours of Work Construction Traffic and Plant Description of Construction Works Description of Dismantling Works Construction and Dismantling Management Potential Construction and Dismantling Phase Environmental Impacts

Chapter 6 Ecology and Ornithology

Introduction International Legislation & Policy Issues Identified During Consultation Assessment Methodology Baseline Conditions Ecological Evaluation Potential Impacts Mitigation Assessment of Residual Impacts Summary

Chapter 7 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Introduction Legislation & Policy Context Issues Identified During Consultation Assessment Methodology Baseline Conditions Potential Impacts Mitigation Assessment of Residual Impacts Summary

Chapter 8 Water Resources

Introduction Legislation & Policy

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Issues Identified During Consultation Assessment Methodology Baseline Conditions Potential Impacts Mitigation Assessment of Residual Impacts Summary

Chapter 9 Landscape and Visual Amenity

Introduction Legislation and Policy Context Issues Identified During Consultation Assessment Methodology Future Baseline Impact Identification Mitigation Residual Impacts Summary of Visual Impacts

Chapter 10 Forestry

Introduction Legislation & Policy Context Issues Identified During Consultation Assessment Methodology Baseline Conditions Potential Impacts Mitigation Assessment of Residual Impacts Residual Operational Impacts Summary

Chapter 11 Summary

Summary

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1 Introduction

Introduction

1.1 The Applicant, Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD), a subsidiary of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited (SSEPD), is seeking consent to install and keep installed a new 33kV electric line supported by wooden poles between Etteridge and Boat of Garten grid substation, located within the Cairngorms National Park. This Environmental Statement (ES) is provided in support of the application for consent made to the Scottish Government under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. 1.2 The ES has been prepared on behalf of SHEPD in accordance with the statutory procedures set out in the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (The Electricity Works EIA Regulations). This ES also includes an assessment of underground cable installation and the dismantling of the existing steel lattice tower transmission line, which, whilst not activities requiring section 37 consent, are considered in this document to provide an assessment of the environmental effects of the Proposed Development as a whole. 1.3 This ES has been prepared in order to provide information on the potential significant environmental effects associated with the Proposed Development, in order to inform stakeholders and to support the decision making process of the competent authority.

Background

1.4 In January 2010, Scottish Ministers granted consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, to Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Limited (SHETL) to install and keep installed a double circuit 400kV overhead transmission line (OHTL) from Beauly substation to Wharry Burn, near Dunblane (the Consent). Planning conditions attached to the Consent for the Beauly to Denny OHTL require a number of rationalisation schemes to be undertaken. 1.5 The requirements of condition 19 of the Consent1 are as follows: “Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme 19.-(1) Neither the overhead transmission line nor the towers carrying that line shall be installed or constructed in the area of THC until- (a) a scheme prepared in accordance with this condition setting out proposals to mitigation the impact of wirescape in the Cairngorms National Park (‘the Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme’) has been submitted to the Scottish Ministers for approval; and

1 As modified by the ‘The Overhead Transmission Line (Beauly to Wharry Bum) Modification of Planning Permission Order 2011, March 2011’;

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(b) the Scottish Ministers have, in consultation with THC and the Cairngorms National Park Authority, approved the Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme. (2) The Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme (and any Amended Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme prepared and submitted in accordance with paragraph (5)) is to include proposals for: (a) the removal of the double circuit 132kV steel tower transmission line between Boat of Garten and Calmor; and (b) the removal of the steel towers supporting the double circuit 132kV route between Etteridge and Boat of Garten and their replacement with wood poles or an underground cable. (3) Within 18 months following the approval of the Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme the applicant must make applications for all Necessary Consents. (4) The application shall implement the Final Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme and the commissioning of the overhead transmission line shall not, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Scottish Ministers, be completed until the Final Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme has been implemented. (5) Where any application made for a Necessary Consent is refused (other than on grounds related to a procedural irregularity or failure in respect of the application) the applicant shall – (a) submit to the Scottish Ministers for approval, in consultation with THC and the Cairngorms National Park Authority, an Amended Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme; and (b) within 18 months following the approval of that Amended Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme, make application for all Necessary Consents. (6) Where any application made for a Necessary Consent is refused on grounds related to a procedural irregularity or failure in respect of the application the applicant shall make a further application for that Necessary Consent. (7) The application is to comply with paragraph (5) or (6), as the case may be, on each and every occasion where an application for a Necessary Consent is refused until such time as the applicant has obtained all Necessary Consents. (8) In this condition references to making an application and refusal of an application include, respectively, the submission for confirmation of a compulsory purchase order and a decision not to confirm such an order and – “Necessary Consents” means – (a) Any consent of permission required by an enactment to enable an approved Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme (or as the case may be, an approved Amended Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme) to be implemented; and

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(b) Any right compulsorily to acquire land or a right or permission to use or take access over land required by the application in order to implement such an approved Scheme; “ Amended Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme” means a scheme prepared in accordance with this condition setting out proposals to mitigate the impact of wirescape in the Cairngorms National Park which is modified to take account of the ground for refusal of a Necessary Consent; “Final Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme” means the approved Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme (or as the case may be, an approved Amended Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme) for which all Necessary Consents have been granted”. 1.6 In relation to Condition 19 (1)(a) and (b), the Scottish Ministers wrote to the applicant on 25th October 2010 to confirm their approval of the Proposed Cairngorms National Park Rationalisation Scheme. 1.7 This ES forms part of the application for ‘Necessary Consents’ as required under Condition 19 (3). 1.8 It follows from Condition 19 (4) of the Consent that the rationalisation scheme must be completed prior to the complete energising of the Beauly to Denny 400kV transmission line.

Key Terminology

1.9 Table 1.1 provides a summary of the key terminology used throughout this ES.

Table 1.1: Summary of Key Terminology

Term Definition circuit A circuit consists of the metal conductors (or wires) used to transmit or distribute electricity. In the case of the wood pole lines that form part this Proposed Development the circuit comprises three conductors, one for each part of the three phase supply of the alternating current. line The term ‘line’ is used to refer to the overhead line circuit (comprising the three conductors); cable The term ‘cable’ is used to refer to the underground cable circuit. kV kV = kilovolt = 1,000 volts Impact and effect the terms ‘impact’ and ‘effect’ can be used interchangeably The Proposed ‘the Proposed Development’ is used to describe the Etteridge to Boat Development of Garten Rationalisation Scheme as a whole, which includes the new 33kV wood pole line, new 33kV underground cable, and the dismantling and removal of the existing tower line.

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Application Details and Legislative Context

1.10 The Applicant is seeking consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 for the erection of 28.2km of new overhead wood pole electricity line at 33,000 volts (33kV), between Etteridge and Boat of Garten. The Applicant is also seeking a direction from the Scottish Minister that planning permission be deemed to be granted under section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 in respect of the proposed overhead line. 1.11 The Proposed Development also includes for the installation of 35km underground electric cable. The development of underground cable does not fall under the Electricity Act 1989. 1.12 The Proposed Development comprises the following:

 a combination of new 33kV single circuit overhead wood pole line and underground cable between Boat of Garten grid substation and Aviemore primary substation;

 a combination of two new 33kV overhead wood pole and underground cable circuits between Aviemore and Kingussie T2;

 a new 33kV single circuit overhead wood pole line between Kingussie T and Etteridge;

 small sections of underground cabling of existing 11kV wood pole lines (in order to accommodate the proposed 33kV wood pole lines); and

 the dismantling and removal of the existing steel lattice towers and conductors between Boat of Garten grid substation and Etteridge. 1.13 The construction of this overhead electric line falls under Schedule 2 (e) of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000, as ‘an electric line installed above ground in a sensitive area, the installation of which (or the keeping installed of which) will require a section 37 consent but which is not Schedule 1 development and does not fall within paragraph (d) of this Schedule’. SHEPD has opted not to request a formal ‘screening direction’ and is voluntarily submitting this ES to support the application for section 37 consent.

Development Context

Site Location 1.14 The Proposed Development is located in Strathspey, entirely within the Cairngorms National Park. The Proposed Development covers approximately 40km between Etteridge (NN 683 923) and Boat of Garten grid substation (NH 956 194). Figure 1.1 illustrates the broad route of the existing steel lattice tower route at a 1:250,000 scale. Figure 1.2a, 1.2b and 1.2c illustrate the propose route of the replacement electric lines at a 1:50,000 scale. The proposed new 33kV electric lines will broadly follow the

2 ‘Kingussie T’ is used to describe the point at which the distribution line supplying Kingussie, meets the lines running from Boat of Garten to Etteridge (NN 760 991);

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existing tower line between Boat of Garten and Aviemore. South of Aviemore, the new lines will diverge from the existing tower line, with the two 33kV lines installed underground broadly following existing 11kV underground cable routes along the B970 route as far as Dalnavert (NH 860 063). At Dalnavert, the 33kV lines will be installed overhead in parallel, following the route of the existing tower line. The 33kV lines will diverge again from the existing tower line route at Inveruglass (NH 806 005), where the lines will follow existing 11kV overhead lines, and will be installed mainly underground past Old Milton, around the RSPB reserve at Invertromie, and though Gordonhall Farm past Ruthven. The final section of new 33kV line will be installed overhead between Kingussie T (NN 760 991) and Etteridge (NN 683 923), broadly following the existing tower line route. A detailed description of the Proposed Development is provided in Chapter 4.

Environmental Sensitivity

1.15 The Proposed Development passes through or close to several nationally and internationally important sites designated for natural and cultural heritage, as illustrated in Figure 1.3 a, b and c. 1.16 The Proposed Development passes through or crosses:

 A short section (<1 km) of Abernethy Forest Special Protection Area (SPA)3, Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and National Nature Reserve (NNR);

 sections designated as part of the Cairngorms SPA and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) at Abernethy, and at Rothiemurchus; and

 the River Spey (and tributaries) SAC and SSSI at the River Druie, River Feshie, River Tromie, Burn of Inverton and the River Spey itself. Each of these designations is for internationally important habitat or species. The route runs in close proximity to other designated sites as follows:

 Craigellachie SSSI;

 Alvie SSSI;

 Rothiemurchus Pinewoods SSSI;

 River Spey – Insh Marshes SPA and SSSI, NNR;

 Insh Marshes SAC; and

 Loch Etteridge SSSI. 1.17 Chapter 6: Ecology and Ornithology provides further detail on the impact assessment carried out taking account of these nature conservation designations. 1.18 The Proposed Development will be in close proximity to a number of features of cultural heritage interest including a number of listed buildings and schedule ancient monuments. Chapter 7: Cultural Heritage and Archaeology provides further information and assessment of potential impacts on cultural heritage resources.

3 Abernethy Forest SPA, designated in accordance with the Birds Directive (2009/147/EC);

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1.19 The Proposed Development crosses a number of sensitive designated water courses, and a large number of smaller undesignated and in some cases unmarked burns. The majority of water courses will be ‘flown over’ by overhead lines, and as a result there will be limited or no potential for adverse impact from the completed development. The principal sensitivity in relation to water resources will be during the construction and dismantling phase, ensuring that there is no impact on water quality within the watercourses. Chapter 8: Water Resources provides further detail on the water crossings required and any potential effects. 1.20 The Proposed Development is entirely within the Cairngorms National Park, a nationally important designated area, and partly within The Cairngorm National Scenic Area, another designation of national importance. In addition, the Proposed Development also passes through areas of Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes south of Aviemore. Chapter 9: Landscape and Visual Amenity considers the potential impacts on landscape character and visual amenity taking account of relevant designations. 1.21 Much of the Proposed Development will be routed through existing forestry swathes. There is a need to construct the new 33kV lines before the existing tower line can be removed. As a result there will be a need to widen the wayleave corridor, albeit temporarily in most cases. Chapter 10: Forestry considers the impacts on forestry operations, and resources.

Structure of the Environmental Statement

1.22 The ES is presented as follows:

 Non-Technical Summary (NTS);

 Volume 1: Environmental Statement Main Report;

 Volume 2: Environmental Statement Figures; and

 Volume 3: Technical Appendices. 1.23 The content of the ES was informed through a scoping and consultation process. The views of statutory and several non-statutory consultees on the scope of the environmental information required to support the application for consent were sought through a formal request to the Scottish Ministers under Regulation 7 of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 for a ‘Scoping Opinion’. Further detail on the Scoping and Consultation carried out is provided in the Chapter 2: EIA Process and Methodology. The Scoping Report and Scoping Opinion are reproduced in full in Technical Appendix A. 1.24 Volume 1 is divided into three main sections. The first part comprises introductory chapters 1-5 as follows:

 Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief introduction to the rationalisation scheme, the applicant and the structure of the ES and presents the rationale for the project;

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 Chapter 2: EIA Process and Methodology details the environmental impact assessment process, legislative and regulatory context, and the broad methodology used to prepare the impact assessments;

 Chapter 3: Design Evolution and Alternatives describes the design and route selection process, principle routeing constraints and alternative options considered before the selection of a final Proposed Development route;

 Chapter 4: Description of Development provides a detailed description of the Proposed Development; and

 Chapter 5: Construction and Decommissioning outlines the proposed programme of: site preparation; construction of the new 33kV lines; and decommissioning and dismantling works for the existing steel lattice tower line. This chapter also sets out the key management controls that will be implemented during these phases. The second part of Volume 1 (Chapters 6-10) describes and assesses the predicted environmental effects of the Proposed Development in relation to the following topic areas:

 Chapter 6: Ecology and Ornithology;

 Chapter 7: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage;

 Chapter 8: Water Resources;

 Chapter 9: Landscape and Visual Amenity; and

 Chapter 10: Forestry. Finally, Chapter 11: provides a summary of residual effects and proposed mitigation measures.

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7 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Introduction

7.1 This chapter considers the potential impacts of the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, including the dismantling of the existing tower line on archaeology and cultural heritage assets. A description of the Proposed Development is provided in Chapter 4: Description of Development. 7.2 Archaeology is the study of the past through the material remains of human activities left behind, be they visible monuments, buried sites or portable antiquities. Cultural heritage is a more encompassing concept embracing both archaeological remains and the built heritage, which combine to characterise the historic environment. Cultural heritage assets include features dating from the earliest Holocene human occupation, approximately 10,000 years ago, through to 20th century buildings and townscapes. 7.3 The specific objectives of the cultural heritage assessment were to:

 identify the cultural heritage baseline within the proposed development corridor;

 consider the proposed development corridor in terms of its archaeological and historic environment potential;

 identify the potential impacts of the construction and operation of the proposals on the baseline cultural heritage resource, within the context of relevant legislation and planning policy;

 propose measures, where appropriate, to mitigate any predicted significant adverse impacts; and

 evaluate the significance of any residual impacts taking into account impact magnitude (after mitigation) and baseline environmental sensitivity. 7.4 The assessment was undertaken by Mhairi Hastie BSc (Hons) MSc AIfA FSA, , Consultant Archaeologist with CFA Archaeology Ltd, using information provided by Historic Scotland (HS), the Highland Council (HC) and the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), and was conducted in accordance with the Institute for Archaeologist Code of Conduct (20101) and Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Desk-based Assessment (20092).

Legislation and Policy Context

National Legislation and Policy 7.5 The Scottish Government has a strategic objective to improve the state of Scotland’s historic buildings, monuments and environment3. The Scottish Historic Environment

1 Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) (2010) ‘By-Laws: Code of Conduct’, Institute for Archaeologists. 2 Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) (2009) ‘Standard and guidance for archaeological desk-based assessment’, Institute for Archaeologists. 3 National Performance Framework (2007) Chapter 8 [online], Available from http://scotland.gov.uk/Publication/2007/11/13092240/9

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Policy (SHEP4) sets out Scottish Ministers’ policies for the historic environment, provides policy direction for Historic Scotland and sets the framework that informs the day-to-day work of a range of organisations that have a role and interest in managing Scotland’s historic environment. Through the implementation of the SHEP Scottish Ministers wish to achieve three outcomes for Scotland’s historic environment:

 That the historic environment is cared for, protected and enhanced for the benefit of our own and future generations;

 to secure greater economic benefits from the historic environment; and

 that the people of Scotland and visitors to our country value, understand and enjoy the historic environment. 7.6 Cultural heritage resources include sites with statutory and non-statutory designations as set out in the Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)5. 7.7 Sites with statutory designations (relevant to this assessment) include6:

 Scheduled Monuments.

 Listed Buildings. 7.8 Sites with non-statutory designations (relevant to this assessment) include7:

 Garden and Designed Landscapes.

 Other Historic Environment Interests. 7.9 SPP requires that development plans provide a framework for the protection, conservation and enhancement of the historic environment. Planning Advice Note (PAN) 2/20118 provides further guidance to planning authorities on determining planning applications that may impact on archaeological features or their settings. Sites with Statutory Designations

SCHEDULED MONUMENTS 7.10 Under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (1979 Act), the Scottish Ministers are required to compile and maintain a schedule of monuments considered to be of national importance. The consent of the Scottish Ministers is required before any works are carried out which would have the effect of demolishing, destroying, damaging, removing, repairing, altering, adding to, flooding or covering up a scheduled monument. In addition, impacts of proposed development works upon the setting of a scheduled monument form an important consideration in the granting or refusal of planning consent to conduct development works.

4Historic Scotland (2009) ‘Scottish Historic Environment Policy’, Edinburgh. 5 Scottish Planning Policy (SPP), 2010: URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/02/03132605/0 6There are no Designated Wreck Sites, Conservation Areas, within the area covered by the assessment. 7 There are no World Heritage Sites or Inventory Battlefields within the area covered by the assessment. 8 Planning Advice Note (PAN) 2/2011: Planning and Archaeology. URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/08/04132003/0

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LISTED BUILDINGS 7.11 Under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 (1997 Act) the Scottish Ministers are required to compile a list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. Such buildings are classified into Categories A, B and C(S), in decreasing order of importance. Planning authorities and the Scottish Ministers are required to have special regard for the desirability of preserving listed buildings and their settings, and any features of special architectural or historic importance they possess. Sites within Non-statutory Designations

GARDENS AND DESIGNED LANDSCAPES 7.12 Although the designation is non-statutory, the impact of a development on a designated garden or designed landscape listed in ‘An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland or its Supplements’ (Inventory; published by Historic Scotland) is a material consideration in the determination of a planning application. Under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 planning authorities must consult Historic Scotland on any development that may affect a site contained in the Inventory.

OTHER HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT INTERESTS 7.13 There is a range of other non-designated archaeological sites, monuments and areas of historic interest, including, historic landscapes, other gardens and designed landscapes, other battlefields, woodlands and routes such as drove roads that do not have statutory protection. Sites without statutory protection are curated by the local planning authority, and SPP and PAN 2/2011 provide national planning policy guidance and advice on the treatment of such resources. Local Policy 7.14 The Cairngorms National Park has a rich cultural heritage, ranging from archaeological remains to internationally significant listed buildings and important architectural and historic townscapes. The Park also has other buildings, features or sites that have a historic importance or cultural heritage value. The conservation and enhancement of all of the elements which contribute to the cultural heritage of the Park form an intrinsic part of the first aim of the National Park.

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK PLAN (2007) 7.15 The Cairngorms National Park Plan sets out the strategic objectives for the National Park area, and includes an objective to:

 Understand and conserve the archaeological record, historic landscapes and historic built environment - the cultural record is one of the most valued qualities of the Park and the physical heritage needs repair and maintenance to secure its long-term conservation and enhancement of both sites and their settings.

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7.16 The Draft Cairngorms National Park Plan (2012 – 2017) will replace the Cairngorms National Park Plan 2007 and is due for submission to the Scottish Government in 2012. The emerging plan will also include policies to ensure that the cultural heritage of the National Park will be conserved and enhanced.

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK LOCAL PLAN (2010) 7.17 Policy 7 (Gardens and Designed Landscapes) states that development affecting a Garden or Designed Landscape as identified by Historic Scotland, should protect, preserve and, where possible, enhance its character or any features of special historic interest which it possesses. 7.18 Policy 8 (Archaeology) states there will be a presumption in favour of preserving in situ Scheduled Monuments and other identified nationally and regionally important archaeological resources, and within an appropriate setting. Developments which have an adverse effect on scheduled monuments or the integrity of their setting will not be permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances. All other archaeological resources will be preserved in situ wherever feasible. 7.19 Policy 9 (Listed Buildings) states that there will be a presumption in favour of development that preserves a listed building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

Issues Identified During Consultation

Scoping 7.20 A scoping response on cultural heritage matters was received from Historic Scotland. The response relates to an early iteration of the Proposed Development which has subsequently been changed based upon various environmental constraints and comments, including cultural heritage. A summary of the scoping response is set out below in Table 7.1. Post-Scoping 7.21 The Highland Council’s Sites and Monument Record was contacted by email in September 2011 to request baseline data, which was shortly received thereafter. 7.22 Additional consultation letters (13 September 2011) were sent to the Highland Council Historic Environment Team and the Cairngorms National Park Authority Heritage Officer providing them with the proposed methodology for the cultural heritage assessment for their comments. A summary of their responses are set out below in Table 7.1.

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Table 7.1: Issues Identified During Consultation

Consultee Issue How/where this is addressed Historic Scotland : Cumulative impacts in combination with other There have been no Scoping Response proposed and consented schemes. developments identified to (21 July 2011) consider for cumulative impacts along with the Proposed Development. Therefore no cumulative impact assessment has been carried out as part of the EIA. Potential indirect impact on five cultural Indirect impacts are assessed in heritage sites: Appendices 7.3-7.5. . Scheduled Monument and Category A Listed Ruthven Barracks (Index no 90255 & HB Num 7659) . Scheduled Rothiemurchus, palisaded enclosure (Index no 9337) . Inshriarch Nursery Garden and Designed Landscape (GDL) . Kinrara GDL . Doune of Rothiemurchus GDL

. Potential direct impact of underground The proposed underground cable on scheduled area of Ruthven cable has been routed to avoid Barracks (Index no 90255 &HBNum the Scheduled Monument area. 7659). Potential impacts on Inshriach Nursey GDL, Inshriach Nursery GDL will not Doune of Rothiemurcus GDL. Specifically: be affected by the proposed . the removal of significant trees; development. The impact of the proposed development on . tree viability in terms of root disturbance; Doune of Rothiemurchus GDL is and assessed in Appendices 7.1, . disturbance to significant features which 7.3-7 and 7.4. could not be easily reinstated and which would result in the loss of historic material

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Table 7.1: Issues Identified During Consultation

Consultee Issue How/where this is addressed Potential impacts on the Scheduled General mitigation is set out in Monument area of Rothiemurchus, palisaded paragraphs 7.71 – 7.87. enclosure (Index no 9337). . A temporary fence will be erected outside the boundary of the scheduled area so that the monument’s location is clearly evident to the contractor during the construction phase . No ground breaking works will be required within the scheduled area. The impacts of the proposed development on Rothiemurchus palisaded enclosure (9337) is assessed in Appendices 7.1, 7.3 and 7.4. Highland Council Confirmed that the methodology proposed for The indirect impacts of the Historic the desk-based phase of works and that the proposed development are Environment Team: 2km corridor proposed for the identification of assessed in Appendices 7.3-7.5. Consultation key external assets are acceptable. Response (27 Walkover survey should be carried out for at Walkover survey proposed as a September 2011) least the proposed underground cable pre-construction mitigation sections so that all historic environmental measure. features that will be impacted by the proposed development can be identified and their condition and extent recorded. Cairngorms Advised that the Cairngorms National Park Copied into future National Park Authority is advised by the Highland Council correspondence with the Authority Heritage on archaeology for planning casework issues Highland Council. Officer: in the National Park Area and asked to be Consultation copied into any correspondence with the Response (4 Highland Council. October 2011)

Assessment Methodology

7.23 The assessment adopted a two-tier approach to identifying the cultural heritage baseline necessary to inform the assessment of impacts of the Proposed Development on cultural heritage assets:

 Narrow Study Area: Desk-based assessment for a 500m wide study corridor centred on both the proposed route of the Proposed Development, and the existing tower line which is proposed for dismantling. Where the existing and proposed routes diverge two corridors have been assessed. This study was carried out to identify known cultural heritage features, designated and non-designated, along and in the vicinity of the proposed development, and to inform an assessment of the

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archaeological potential of the landscapes crossed by the proposed development (Figures 7.1a-7.1p).

 Broad Study Area: A Wider Study Area extending to 2km either side of the proposed development (4km wide study corridor provided the study area for the identification of sites with statutory protection whose settings may be affected by the proposed development (indirect effects). Baseline data was collected on cultural heritage sites and features with statutory and certain non-statutory designations within the study corridor and identified by the Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) to have theoretical visibility of the proposed wood pole line and/or the existing tower line proposed for dismantling (Figures 7.2a-7.2c). Baseline Characterisation

DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT IN THE NARROW STUDY AREA 7.24 Baseline archaeology and cultural heritage conditions were established through archival and documentary research. The following sources have been used in the compilation of the desk-based assessment: 9  data-sets held by Historic Scotland Spatial Data Warehouse , the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments (RCAHMS), the National Monuments Record of Scotland (NMRS), the Highland Council Historic Environment Record (HER), and the relevant Structure and Local Plans; st nd  Ordnance Survey 1 and 2 Edition maps, and other early maps held by the Map Library of the National Library of Scotland;

 aerial photographic collections held by RCAHMS sorties dating from 1946, 1948 and 1954, modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM) and contemporary oblique aerial photographs (collected by SSEPD for the Proposed Development) were examined.

 sites mentioned in both published sources and grey literature; 10  the Scottish Palaeo-environmental Database (SPAD) ; 11  the Historic Land-use Assessment data for Scotland (HLAMap) ; and

 the National Archives of Scotland and local archives.

IDENTIFICATION OF EXTERNAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS WITHIN THE BROAD STUDY AREA AND CHARACTERISATIONS OF THEIR SETTING 7.25 For the purposes of assessing impacts on cultural heritage assets, setting is defined as “the way in which the surroundings of a historic asset or place contribute to how it is experienced, understood and appreciated. Setting often extends beyond the immediate property boundary of a historic structure into the broader landscape”12.

9 Historic Scotland (2011) GIS downloader, available at: http:/hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/gisdl.html 10SPAD [online], Available from http://xweb.geos.ed.ac.uk/~ajn/spad/ 11RCAHMS (2011b) Historic Land-Use Assessment for Scotland (HLAMap) [online], Available from http:www.rcahms.gov.uk 12 Historic Scotland (2010) Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Setting.

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7.26 Details were obtained for cultural heritage sites and features with statutory designations present within the ZTV Study Corridor (4km study corridor centred on both the proposed and existing lines). ZTV mapping was used to identify those cultural heritage receptors from where there will be theoretical visibility of one or more components of the Proposed Development. Beyond 2km the Proposed Development would not be a dominant feature in the landscape and it is considered that the impact on the setting of heritage assets beyond this distance would not be significant. 7.27 Cultural heritage assets identified by these procedures were taken forward for further assessment, i.e.

 those with theoretical visibility of the proposed wood pole line; and

 those with no theoretical visibility of the proposed wood pole line but with theoretical visibility of the existing tower line proposed for dismantling. 7.28 The baseline setting of each relevant asset or related group of assets was characterised on a case-by-case basis. Characterisation of the setting of an asset was based upon its properties and location, and took into account the factors set out in the guidance issued by Historic Scotland (i.e. the location and orientation of the site; importance of views of or from principal facades; the importance, if applicable, of designed settings and any obvious views or vistas). The baseline setting of each receptor was characterised principally in terms of:

 Archaeological / historical context;

 current landscape and visual surroundings;

 aesthetic and experiential properties within its surroundings; and

 social value (actual or potential) as a recreational / leisure or educational resource. 7.29 The settings of the assets were assessed from desk-based resources (for example, NMRS/SMR site details; Statutory List descriptions, Ordnance Survey maps, modern aerial photographs (GoogleEarthTM) and Street View (GoogleEarthTM). 7.30 The outcome of the work was an understanding, involving the application of professional judgment, of the key characteristics that define the setting of each receptor. Method of Assessment 7.31 The impact of the Proposed Development on cultural heritage assets was assessed on the basis of type, as follows:

 direct effects: there is a physical change to the fabric of a cultural heritage feature as consequence of the scheme; and

 indirect effects: there is a secondary effect, for example, where scheme has an effect on the setting of a cultural heritage feature. 7.32 As a result, the assessment considers direct impacts and indirect impacts separately. 7.33 Mitigation measures designed to prevent, reduce or offset significant adverse effects are proposed, and residual impacts are assessed taking into account the likely

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effectiveness of the mitigation proposed. The assessment of residual significance takes into account the nature of the effect (e.g. beneficial or adverse), the longevity (reversible, short-term or long-term, irreversible, permanent), the sensitivity of the receptor and the magnitude of impact.

ASSESSMENT OF DIRECT IMPACTS (PHYSICAL IMPACTS) 7.34 Criteria for assessing magnitude of direct impacts, (the degree of physical change to the baseline condition of a feature that would result from the construction of one or more elements of the proposed development), are presented in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2: Magnitude of Direct Impacts

Level of Magnitude Definition A fundamental change to the baseline condition of the receptor, leading High to total or major alteration of character. Medium A material, partial alteration of character. Low Slight, detectable alteration of the baseline condition of the receptor. Imperceptible A barely distinguishable change from baseline conditions.

7.35 The assessment of sensitivity has been determined from the relative importance given to them in SPP and SHEP. Table 7.3 summarises the relative sensitivity of key cultural heritage resources relevant to this assessment.

Table 7.3: Sensitivity of Cultural Heritage Assets

Sensitivity Definition / Criteria Sites of National or International importance, including: . Scheduled Monuments and undesignated archaeological sites of National High importance . Category A Listed Buildings . Inventory Gardens and Designed Landscapes Sites of Regional importance, including: Medium . Archaeological sites and areas of distinctive Regional importance . Category B Listed Buildings Sites of Local importance, including: . Archaeological sites of Local importance Low . Category C(S) Listed Buildings . Unlisted historic buildings and townscapes with Local (vernacular) characteristics Sites of little importance, including: . Find-spots Negligible . Unlisted buildings of minor historic or architectural interest . Poorly preserved examples of particular types of features

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7.36 The sensitivity of the receptor and magnitude of the predicted impacts are then used to inform the professional judgement of the likely significance of the direct impact. Table 7.4 summarises the criteria for assigning significance of a direct impact. Impacts are classified as major, moderate, minor or negligible (see Table 7.9). Major and moderate effects are considered to be significant in terms of the EIA regulations.

Table 7.4: Significance of Direct Impacts

Magnitude of Sensitivity of Asset ► Impact ▼ High Medium Low Negligible High Major Major Moderate Minor Medium Major Moderate Minor Negligible Low Moderate Minor Negligible Negligible Imperceptible Minor Negligible Negligible Negligible

ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS ON SETTING (INDIRECT IMPACTS) 7.37 For each receptor where a potential impact on setting has been identified, the assessment of possible impacts adopts a four-stage approach:

 identification of the characteristics of the setting and the sensitivity of that setting;

 assessment of the magnitude of impact on the setting (see table 7.7)

 identification of how the presence of the proposed development would affect that setting (nature of impact – beneficial, adverse or neutral13); and

 assessment of significance of impact.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING SENSITIVITY OF SETTING 7.38 Sensitivity of setting has been assessed by considering two factors:

 the relative importance which statute and policy attach to the receptor and its setting (see table 7.3); and

 the degree to which the baseline setting contributes to the understanding and / or appreciation, and hence value, of the receptor (see table 7.5).

13 neutral effects: where a development can be accommodated comfortably by the receiving environment whilst neither contributing to nor detracting from the value or setting of a receptor;

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Table 7.5: Contribution of Setting to Understanding and Appreciation of a Receptor

Contribution Definition A setting which makes a strong positive contribution to the understanding and/or appreciation of the siting and/or historical/archaeological/architectural context of a receptor. High (E.g. a prominent topographic location; surroundings that include related monuments in close association; surroundings that are believed to be little changed from those when the receptor was created). A setting which makes some positive contribution to the understanding and/or appreciation of the siting and/or historical/archaeological/architectural context of a receptor. Moderate (E.g. surroundings that complement the siting and appearance of a receptor, such as the presence of a feature of the rural past within a more recent farming landscape containing little or no urban or industrial development). A setting which makes little positive contribution to the understanding and/or appreciation of the siting and/or historical/archaeological/architectural context of a receptor. Low (E.g. where surroundings only partially complement the siting and appearance of a receptor, such as the presence of a feature of the rural past within a partly urbanised or industrialised landscape). A setting which does not contribute positively to the understanding and/or appreciation of the siting and/or historical/archaeological/architectural context of a receptor. Negligible (E.g. immediate surroundings of, such as, commercial coniferous single species woodland or an industrial development that is not relevant to understanding the context of the receptor).

7.39 These two criteria (sensitivity of receptor and contribution of setting) are combined to assess the overall sensitivity of a setting, as set out in Table 7.6.

Table 7.6: Sensitivity of Setting of a Receptor

Sensitivity of Asset Contribution of Setting to Value ► ▼ High Moderate Low Negligible High High High Medium Low Medium High Medium Low Low Low Medium Low Low Low

IDENTIFICATION OF MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT ON SETTING 7.40 Where it is established that the setting of a receptor is such that there is no potential for it to be affected by the presence of the proposed development, the receptor will not be considered further in the assessment.

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7.41 For the remaining sites, the magnitude of impact on setting has been assessed according to the thresholds presented in Table 7.7.

Table 7.7: Magnitude of Impacts on Setting

Level of Magnitude Definition Fundamental effects obviously changing the surroundings of a receptor, such High that its baseline setting is substantially or totally altered. Effects discernibly changing the surroundings of a receptor, such that its Medium baseline setting is partly altered. Slight, but detectable effects that do not alter the baseline setting of the Low receptor materially. Imperceptible A very slight and barely distinguishable change from baseline conditions

ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE 7.42 The significance of an impact on setting depends on both the magnitude of impact and the sensitivity of the setting of the receptor. Table 7.8 presents the matrix that will be used to inform the determination of the significance of impacts on setting.

Table 7.8: Significance of Impact on Setting

Magnitude of Sensitivity of Setting► Impact▼ High Medium Low High Major Major Minor Medium Major Moderate Minor Low Minor14 Minor Negligible Imperceptible Negligible Negligible Negligible

14A non-material change to baseline conditions cannot by its nature lead to a significant effect. A significant impact arises from a material change to baseline conditions. This distinction explains why this particular significance assessment finding is not ‘moderate’

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Significance Criteria 7.43 Impacts are classified as major, moderate, minor or negligible, as defined in Table 7.9. Major and moderate impacts are considered to be significant in terms of the EIA Regulations.

Table 7.9: Significance Criteria

Level of Definition Significance A change to the fabric or setting that leads to a substantial effect on the Major character, quality or context of a receptor. Changes to the fabric or setting that lead to a material effect on the character, Moderate quality or context of a receptor. Changes to the fabric or setting that lead to a detectable but non-material Minor change effect on the character, quality or context of a receptor. Changes to a setting that lead to, at most, a negligible effect on the character, Negligible quality or context of a receptor.

Baseline Conditions

Current Baseline – Narrow Study Corridor 7.44 Within the narrow study corridor 223 cultural heritage sites and features have been identified. A thematic summary of the character of the baseline is provided below. A detailed gazetteer of all features, sites and areas of interest identified within the narrow study corridor, numbered consecutively, can be found in Technical Appendix F (7.1 and 7.2). The gazetteer contains a column identifying the sensitivity of each feature using the criteria set out in Table 7.2. In each case available desk-based information regarding the character and condition of each monument was used, taking into account designations where appropriate, and an assessment of ‘cultural significance’. The locations of features, sites and areas are depicted on Figures 7.1a-7.1p. 7.45 A gazetteer of features and areas with theoretical visibility of the proposed wood pole line, ordered by designation type, and identified by the unique identification number provided by each designating body where available, is provided as Technical Appendix F (7.3). Features and area locations are depicted on Figure 7.2a-7.2c. 7.46 A summary list of additional features and areas with no theoretical visibility of the proposed wood pole line but with theoretical perceptibility of the existing tower line, and present within 2km of it, is provided as Technical Appendix F (7.5). Features and area locations are depicted on Figures 7.2a-7.2c.

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HIGH SENSITIVITY SITES AND FEATURES– SCHEDULED MONUMENTS AND LISTED BUILDINGS 7.47 Of the two hundred and twenty three cultural heritage sites and features identified, fifteen with statutory protection are present within the narrow study corridor, comprising:

 Two Scheduled Monuments, Ruthven Barracks and Stables (48 and 49), both of which are also Category A Listed Buildings, and Dell Palisaded Enclosure (186);

 Five Category B Listed Buildings: Bridge of Truim at Glen Truim (16), Rothiemurchus Old Parish Church (143), Rothiemurchus Church of Scotland Old Manse (158); The Polchar (161), Rothiemurchus Episcopal Church and Burial Ground (182);

 Eight Category C(S) Listed Buildings: Drumguish Burnside Farmhouse and Byre (69); Insh House (Former Church of Scotland) (88); Mile House at Insh (90), Dalnavert Farmhouse and steading (105); The Doune West Lodge (142); Loch Alvie Bridge (119), James Martineau Commemorative Memorial at Rothiemurchus (156), and Kincardine Church and Burial Ground (217).

HIGH SENSITIVITY SITES AND FEATURES – GARDENS AND DESIGNED LANDSCAPES 7.48 High sensitivity non-statutory designations include three GDLs within the narrow study corridor, Kinrara (136), Inshriach Nursery (138) and Doune of Rothiemurchus (140).

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS– OTHER 7.49 The vast majority of the cultural heritage sites and features identified do not have statutory protection. The narrow study corridor includes sites and features in the following categories:

 Prehistoric sites and features;

 Early historic sites and features;

 Medieval or Later Farming and Land Use sites and features

 Churches and Graveyards;

 Roads / Bridges and Inns

 Quarries and Gravel/Sand Pits

 Industrial sites and features 7.50 Full descriptions of the non-statutory designations that form the current baseline are provided in Technical Appendix F.

OVERALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF THE NARROW STUDY CORRIDOR 7.51 The Highlands of Scotland have attracted settlement throughout the ages and there is considerable time depth evident in the landscape crossed by the Proposed Development. A range of sites and monuments are present in the study area, from prehistoric settlement and burial remains, through the medieval and pre-improvement landscapes and settlements, to post-medieval military structures, and the great picturesque designed landscapes set out in the 19th century.

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7.52 There is evidence to indicate that the fertile plans of the River Spey were particular focus points for prehistoric settlement. Cropmark sites visible on aerial photographs indicate a concentration of prehistoric remains, particularly to the north of the River Druie at Cambusmore. Settlement in this area is evident from at least the Iron Age, with a palisaded enclosure (186) and a souterrain (185) present at Dell. Earlier prehistoric activity in the area is also indicated by the presence of several potentially Bronze Age burial cairns, particularly within the lower ground of Rothiemurchus, and the remains of two possible Neolithic stone circles at Pityoulish. 7.53 Some information on landscape and land use prior to the 18th century has been obtained from pollen analysis and radiocarbon dating of lacustrine sediments taken from Loch Pityoulish (O’Sullivan, 1976) and there is considerable evidence for woodland clearance in this area associated with human settlement and farming during the 2nd millennium BC onwards. 7.54 The medieval and later periods are well represented, with many townships, farmsteads and isolated dwellings along with associated agrarian features being identified. These are particularly concentrated along the river valleys of the Spey and Truim, and around Loch Alvie and Loch Insh. Historic maps (Roy 1747-55) indicate that much of these low- lying areas have been farmed from at least the 18th century. 7.55 During the late-18th and early-19th centuries the land and settlement was reorganised with many early settlements being abandoned and the fertile land improved and enclosed. By the mid-19th century large picturesque designed landscapes had been created within Strathspey, close to Rothiemurchus and Aviemore, with large swathes of managed forestry planted to provide a naturalised setting for country houses. From the mid-19th century onwards there has been little change to the overall character of the landscape within the proposed development area; although the construction of the Inverness to Perth railway line in the mid-19th century did result in the growth of several villages within Strathspey, including Boat of Garten, Aviemore, Kingussie and Newtonmore. 7.56 Several concentrations of archaeological remains are identified along the narrow study corridor, particularly within the lower grounds of Rothiemurchus, north of the River Druie and around Pityoulish. Given the quantity of known upstanding remains in these areas the potential for further buried archaeological remains to survive here is considered to be high. 7.57 There is a reduced potential for buried archaeological remains to survive in closely planted forestry areas, where it is likely that any buried archaeological remains have been damaged to some extent by pre-afforestation ploughing, tree-root action and/or forestry operations. However, areas of former hand-planted woodland do have the potential to contain archaeological remains. 7.58 Any areas of deep peat present at ground-breaking locations have the potential to contain or seal archaeological remains, although in forested areas, activities such as ploughing, planting and drainage will have reduced the value of the peat as a resource.

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7.59 Taking account of the present land use along the proposed development the potential for the preservation of buried remains of archaeological interest is considered to be moderate to high through areas of farmland and moorland, and low through the forestry areas. The probability of the proposed construction works encountering buried sites or features of archaeological significance, given the limited ground disturbance required for the Proposed Development, is considered to be generally low. Current Baseline – Broad Study Corridor

THEORETICAL VISIBILITY OF PROPOSED WOOD POLE LINE FROM CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS 7.60 There are 44 cultural heritage assets within the 4km wide study area from which one or more elements of the proposed line theoretically would be visible (Figure 7.2a-7.2c). 7.61 Three Scheduled Monuments have been identified. Prehistoric features include a souterrain at Lynchat (925) and a palisaded enclosure at Rothiemurchus (9337). Medieval / Post-Medieval features include Ruthven Barracks and Stables (90255 / 7659) which are also Category A Listed Buildings. 7.62 In total 39 Listed Buildings have been identified, of which one is Category A Listed, 19 are Category B and 19 are Category C(S) Listed. Twenty-three of these are 19th century or later residential/commercial, ecclesiastical or railway buildings within the town of Kingussie and the villages of Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Newtonmore (257- 9, 7672-3, 36270-82, 43492 and 48029-32). Two buildings, Kinrara House (1676) and the Duchess of Gordon Monument (1678), are within Kinrara GDL. The remaining buildings include two medieval or later isolated churches (547 and 4337);three 19th century farm houses/steadings (248, 252 and 1654); two gate lodges (1671-2); three bridges (1673,7674 and 7667); a former hospital (6409); a country house (6903); a former manse (7669) and a former school and associated house (49646). 7.63 The assets also include two GDLs, at Kinrara and The Doune of Rothiemurchus. 7.64 Further tabulated information detailing the character and setting of these receptors, and their sensitivities, can be found in Technical Appendix F (7.3).

THEORETICAL VISIBILITY OF EXISTING TOWER LINE FROM CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS (WHERE THE PROPOSED LINE IS NOT PERCEPTIBLE). 7.65 There are 21 additional cultural heritage assets which have theoretical visibility of the existing tower line only. Those within the 4km wide study corridor include: five Scheduled Monuments (chambered cairns and stone circles at Aviemore (889); Easter Delfour (898) and Loch nan Carraigean (899) and two motte sites at Petriny (8296) and Tom Pitlac (9110). One A Listed Building (a croft house at Rothiemurchus(251)), nine Category B Listed Buildings (at Rothiemurchus (233-6 and 254), two churches and burial grounds at Alvie (1650) and Insh (7668), a bridge over the Allt Na FeitheMoire (7660) and Invereshie Hotel (7671)) and six Category C(S) Listed Buildings (Doune West Lodge at Rothiemurchus (255); Alvie Manse and associated steading (1651); Mile

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House at Insh (7670); Farming buildings at Drumgluish (7666) and Dalnavert (50843), and one bridge (50909). 7.66 Further information on these 21 assets is provided in Technical Appendix F (7.5).

FUTURE BASELINE WITHOUT THE PROPOSED WORKS 7.67 No specific source of future change to the character of the cultural heritage baseline has been identified. For that reason, impacts have been assessed based on the current baseline alone.

Potential Impacts

Potential Construction and Dismantling Impacts 7.68 Possible impacts on cultural heritage assets may result from:

 Ground-disturbing activities, e.g. installation of proposed underground cable (use of cable plough and excavation of trenches), the erection of poles, forestry felling, use of working areas and temporary accesses that may damage or possibly destroy cultural heritage remains; and

 above-ground disturbances, such as those caused by vehicle and machine movement, dismantling of towers and storage of construction materials, that may produce irreversible impacts upon archaeological remains; 7.69 Potential impacts are mostly associated with the construction phase although there is a low likelihood of impacts resulting from on-going access and maintenance. These impacts on cultural heritage resources are normally adverse, permanent and irreversible in nature. 7.70 The exact location of the proposed wood pole positions is unknown at this stage and therefore the following assessment of the potential impacts of the Proposed Development is based purely on the proposed route of the new overhead line and underground cable sections. Potential Operational Impacts 7.71 The presence of overhead lines and the removal of existing towers may affect the setting of cultural heritage assets in their vicinity. Effects relating predominantly to the settings of cultural features can occur during both the temporary construction phase and the permanent operational phase. 7.72 Table 7.10 below outlines the source of possible impacts and their corresponding impacts on cultural heritage (temporary impacts are denoted in italics). Measures to reduce or mitigate likely impacts are discussed later in this chapter. For detailed description on construction and dismantling methodology see, Chapter 4: Description of Development and Chapter 5: Construction, Dismantling and Environmental Management.

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Table 7.10: Potential Impacts on Cultural Heritage

Source of Impact Potential Impact on Cultural Heritage Felling and Construction Clearance of land including vegetation strip Direct ground disturbance and above ground and felling of trees. disturbance (such as vehicle and machine movements) which may damage or destroy cultural heritage features – the felling and extraction of timber is likely to involve the use of large harvesters / forwarders. Secondary disturbance as a consequence of wind- throw post felling which may also damage or destroy cultural heritage features. Tower/pole working and pulling areas, Direct ground disturbance and above ground construction of contractors compounds for disturbance which may damage or destroy cultural material/plant/worker accommodation heritage remains. Excavation of trenches or ploughing for Direct ground disturbance and above ground underground cables and excavation of wood disturbance which may damage or destroy cultural pole foundations and removal of bedrock if heritage remains. necessary Restoration of ground overlying underground Direct ground disturbance and above ground cable routes disturbance which may damage or destroy cultural heritage remains. Dismantling of existing tower line Direct ground disturbance and above ground disturbance which may damage or destroy cultural heritage remains. Movement of machinery (ie HGVs, cranes and Direct ground disturbance and above ground personnel) disturbance which may damage or destroy cultural heritage remains. Impacts on the setting of cultural heritage features Operational and Maintenance Introduction of wood poles Impacts on the setting of cultural heritage features Wayleave inspection and tree clearance Direct ground disturbance and above ground including movement of vehicles, machinery disturbance which may damage or destroy cultural and personnel heritage remains. Dismantling Dismantling of overhead lines and associated Direct ground disturbance and above ground poles/towers disturbance (such as vehicle movement) which may damage or destroy cultural heritage remains. Impacts on the setting of cultural heritage features.

Mitigation

Mitigation by Design 7.74 The route of the Proposed Development has been arrived at through a series of iterative stages to develop the best route within the context of all economic, technical and environmenta constraints. The results of the desk-based assessment were

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provided in the form of constraints maps with the locations of cultural heritage features highlighted. The layout shown on Figure 7.1a-7.1p embeds mitigation for the cultural heritage into the route of the Proposed Development to avoid direct impacts on sensitive features, where possible. Mitigation during construction and dismantling 7.75 Mitigation measures will be implemented to avoid, reduce or offset the likely direct impacts of the proposed construction and dismantling works on cultural heritage assets. This is in line with the requirements of National, Regional and Local planning policies set out in Paragraphs 7.5-7.22. Suitable mitigation will be presented in a construction Environmental management Plan (EMP) for the approval of the Highland Council prior to the commencement of any construction works. Provision will be made within the EMP for an appropriate programme of investigation and recording of any archaeological remains that cannot be preserved in situ. The works will include production of written reports on findings, with post-excavation analyses, publication and archiving of the results of the work where appropriate. 7.76 Guidelines on the protection of archaeological sites within forestry areas are set out in the Forestry Commission’s Forests and Historic Environment Guidelines (2011)15. These guidelines include measures to minimise ground disturbance protect archaeological sites and monuments during felling operations, which will be observed during the proposed felling works. 7.77 The preferred method for underground cable installation will be to use a trenchless cable plough (mole plough) (for details see Chapter 5: Construction, Dismantling and Environmental Management). The cable plough makes a narrow groove in the ground (between 0.8m and 2.5m deep), the cable is then laid via a chute and the ground closed up after the plough has passed. As no trench is opened during the cable laying operation, mitigation in the form of monitoring and recording any ground disturbance will not be practical. 7.78 The following measures are proposed during the felling, dismantling and construction phases.

WALKOVER FIELD SURVEY 7.79 A walkover field survey will be carried out, along the routes of the existing tower line, proposed wood pole line and proposed underground cable to specifications to be agreed with the Highland Council Heritage Team. These will include:

 Field survey along the lengths of proposed underground cable route in order to identify and record the location / extents of any previously unrecorded upstanding remains in those areas and to record the extents and current condition of known sites that are crossed by the proposed underground cable route.

15 Forestry Commission (2011).Forests and Historic Environment.UK Forestry Standard Guidelines. Forestry Commission, Edinburgh, URL:http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/forestry.nsf/byunique/infd-8bvf2g

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 Targeted field survey will be undertaken for several sites that are crossed either by the existing tower line and/or the proposed 33kV line, to record their extents and current baseline conditions.

 Walkover field surveys will be carried out along the existing tower line, where it crosses Kinrara GDL (136) to identify and record any landscape features, associated with the GDL that may be directly affected by the proposed dismantling of the existing line.

PRESERVATION IN-SITU 7.80 Construction, dismantling works and ground-breaking works for the underground cable will seek to avoid known archaeological sites and features. Procedures will include the exclusion of cultural heritage features from working areas, and avoidance of features when planning access routes to construction or dismantling areas (no permanent or temporary cut tracks will be installed). 7.81 Cultural heritage sites and features which are either directly crossed by the Proposed Development or lie in close proximity to the Proposed Development will be visibly marked-off for the duration of dismantling / construction works, where appropriate. Existing towers to be dismantled will be felled away from archaeological features. 7.82 Ground breaking work within the Scheduled Monument Area of Rothiemurchus palisaded enclosure (186) will not be permitted. A temporary fence will be erected outside the boundary of the Area to prevent access by any construction teams.

RE-ROUTING AND MICRO-SITING OF PROPOSED WOOD POLE AND UNDERGROUND CABLE ROUTE 7.83 The proposed wood pole line and underground cable route will be re-routed and poles for the overhead line micro-sited where appropriate so that these avoid or minimise any disturbance to known cultural heritage sites and features.

WATCHING BRIEFS / MONITORING 7.84 Watching briefs will be carried out along the route of the proposed underground cable, where open trenching is proposed and where there is potential for buried remains to survive. The purpose of this work will be to allow for the identification and appropriate recording of any surviving buried remains. 7.85 An archaeological watching brief will be undertaken on ground breaking works ,during wood pole erection where the new line crosses an area of former rig and furrow cultivation (191), or is adjacent to features (14, 44, 186 and 187) to identify and record any surviving buried remains. A watching brief may also be undertaken on ground breaking works for the underground cable route where it passes close to known sites (e.g. 45 and 172). This will depend on the method of cable installation. 7.86 Monitoring by an Archaeological Clerk of Works will be undertaken where tree felling, or felling of existing steel towers could have the potential to disturb sensitive archaeological sites / features, for example 79, 109 and 118.

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CONSTRUCTION AND DISMANTLING PROCEDURES 7.87 Written Guidelines will be issued for use by all contractors as part of the EMP for each works package, outlining the need to avoid causing unnecessary damage to known sites. The EMP will contain emergency arrangements in the event that buried remains of potential archaeological interest (such as building remains, human remains, artefacts etc.) should be discovered in areas not subject to the archaeological monitoring outlined above. The guidance will make clear the legal responsibilities placed upon those who disturb artefacts or human remains. 7.88 A specific method statement will be prepared by the Environmental Clerk of Works (EnCoW), in partnership with the contractors, to ensure that construction and dismantling operations avoid any disturbance to the Scheduled Monument Rothiemurchus Palisaded Enclosure (186, Scheduled Monument Index no 9337). 7.89 Specific method statements will be prepared by Contractors that will ensure that construction and dismantling operations avoid, where possible, disturbance to minor sites / features associated with Kinrara GDL (136) and The Doune of Rothiemurchus GDL (140), that archaeological monitoring will be carried out in areas where avoidance is not possible, and that sensitive restoration of e.g. walls will be carried out where breaching cannot be avoided. Mitigation during Operation 7.90 No mitigation measures are proposed in relation to the likely operational effects.

Assessment of Residual Impacts

Residual Construction and Dismantling Impacts 7.91 Using the criteria detailed in Tables 7.3 and 7.4, and taking into consideration the mitigation proposed in Paragraphs 7.75 - 7. 90 to avoid, reduce or offset any direct impacts on the cultural heritage assets, the assessment predicts no significant direct, adverse and permanent construction or dismantling impacts. Direct impacts on eight sites are predicted. In all cases these would principally only affect a limited proportion of each site and are of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. 7.92 Technical Appendix F (7.1) summarises the predicted residual impacts on cultural heritage assets within the narrow study area. Residual Operational Impacts

LIKELY RESIDUAL IMPACTS ON ASSETS WITH THEORETICAL VISIBILITY OF THE EXISTING TOWER LINE AND THEORETICAL VISIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED 33KV LINE 7.93 The existing towers will be replaced with a new wood pole line (in places two lines) or an underground cable (in places two sets of cables). Approximately 75% of the proposed new route(s) follows the existing tower line. Where it diverges the new line is either underground or follows the route of an existing wood pole line. Therefore the key

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factor relevant to this assessment is the visual difference between the existing lines and the proposed new line. 7.94 Using the methodology described previously, Appendix 7.4 details the findings of the assessment of the residual operational impacts of the proposed works upon the settings of the 44 cultural heritage assets identified in Appendix 7.3 (summarised above), from which one or more components of the proposed development are predicted to be theoretically visible. 7.95 The assessment has identified one significant residual operational impact of the Proposed Development of which the impact is beneficial. That impact will arise from the dismantling of the existing tower line where it crosses Kinrara GDL (Table 7.11). The existing tower line will be replaced by an underground cable outside the Kinrara GDL. 7.96 Minor residual impacts that are not significant have been predicted in relation to four assets, resulting from the construction and / or removal of the proposed development. In three cases the minor impacts are anticipated to be beneficial in nature, arising from the proposed dismantling of the existing tower line, on the settings of Ruthven Barracks (90255 / 765,Scheduled Monument and A Listed), Newtonmore Spey Bridge (7674, B Listed) and Kincardine Church and Burial Ground (545, C(S) Listed). The other minor impact, on Rothiemurchus palisaded enclosure (9337, Scheduled Monument) is predicted to be neutral in nature. Further details of all assessments of minor impact are provided in Appendix 7.4. 7.97 Residual impacts on all other assets are predicted to be negligible and not significant. Three of these negligible impacts on Kinrara House (1676, B Listed), Duchess of Gordon Monument (1678, B Listed) and Duke Street, Former Pitmain Lodge (36270, C(S) Listed), are beneficial due to the proposed removal of the existing tower line. Thirty-five negligible impacts are considered to be neutral in nature, and one negligible impact on Insh House (7669, C(S) Listed) is considered to be adverse as the proposed wood pole route (with two parallel wood pole lines) will be slightly closer to the building than the existing tower line. Further details of all assessments of negligible impacts are provided in Appendix 7.4.

Table 7.11: Assessment of Impact on Setting of Kinrara GDL

Setting (High Sensitivity) An outstanding example of a late 18th century picturesque landscape design which makes a significant contribution to the scenic qualities and nature conservation vales of Strathspey. The GDL was laid out by Jane Gordon, wife of the 4th Duke, who built it as a country retreat. The GDL forms the setting for several Category B Listed Buildings including Kinrara House and the Duke and Duchess of Gordon Monuments. The GDL lies in Strathspey, some 5km south-west of Aviemore and 15km north-east of Kingussie. The River Spey forms the eastern boundary of the policies and the western boundary is formed by the B9152, Kingussie-Aviemore road, with the main Edinburgh-Inverness railway line lying just within the policies. The Kinrara policies are contiguous with those of Rothiemurchus and Inshriach House, which extend along the opposite banks of the Spey. Strathspey is framed by the Monadhliath Mountains to its west and the Cairngorms to its east, and Kinrara is situated so as to benefit from the magnificent, panoramic views resulting from this situation. High and low vantage points within the policies focus on

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the River Spey. Within the policies, the wooded hill of TorrAlvie forms a major highpoint. The hill itself is crowned by the Duke of Gordon monument and is a prominent landmark from within and outside the estate. The GDL uses the natural landscape as a backdrop to a planned scheme which includes Scots pine, larch, spruce and single species stands of Scots pine and some birch and oak. To the south of TorrAlvie, between the Main Drive and the River Spey, meadows are set out along the river, on the low-lying, flatter areas. These contrast with the wooded slopes of Torr Alvie and areas of rough grassland. They line long views across and along the route of the Strathspey.

Changes The existing tower line runs along the west and north edges of the GDL; at the west end of the GDL it crosses an area of open moorland, while on the north edge it runs parallel with the B9152 and through an area of forestry that provides a significant picturesque setting for the Strathspey Valley. Several steel towers and sections of the existing line are visible from the surrounding landscape where they form a modern intrusion into the rural landscape. This section of the existing line (12 towers), that crosses the GDL, will be removed entirely from the GDL and the line replaced by an underground cable route that will run along the southern side of the River Spey and outside the GDL. Magnitude of impact – Medium(the removal of the existing tower line, which currently runs through the GDL, will result in a discerniblebeneficial change to the setting of the GDL)

Likely Significant Impact - Major, beneficial and significant: a highly visible modern intrusion within the GDL will be removed.

LIKELY RESIDUAL IMPACTS ON FEATURES WITH THEORETICAL VISIBILITY OF THE EXISTING TOWER LINE TO BE DISMANTLED, BUT NO THEORETICAL VISIBILITY OF THE PROPOSED 33KV LINE. 7.98 All likely changes are anticipated to be neutral in impact, and hence are not considered to cause material changes to the setting of the assets. Most receptors are at a sufficient distance from the existing tower line therefore appreciable beneficial effects on setting are not anticipated from the proposed removal of the towers. The likely residual impacts of the dismantling of the existing tower line on the settings of the receptors listed in Appendix 7.5 are assessed as being none or imperceptible, neutral and not significant.

Summary

7.99 A desk-based assessment has been carried out for the Proposed Development. The assessment has been informed by comments and information supplied by Historic Scotland, the Highland Council Historic Environment Team and the Cairngorms National Park Authority Heritage Officer. 7.100 Two hundred and twenty-three cultural heritage sites and features have been identified within a narrow study corridor along the Proposed Development (both the existing tower line and the proposed wood pole line and underground cable). The majority of the sites and features within the narrow study corridor are associated with medieval or later settlement and agrarian activity, although several sites of prehistoric date were also identified. 7.101 An assessment of the known cultural heritage assets of the surrounding area indicates that there is a medium to high probability of encountering sites or features of archaeological interest through areas of farmland and moorland, and low through the

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forestry areas. It is considered however that the probability of the proposed construction works encountering buried sites or features of archaeological significance, given the limited ground-disturbance required for the proposed development, is low. 7.102 Thirty-two direct impacts are predicted for cultural heritage sites and features identified within the narrow study corridor. In most cases (24 sites) can be avoided during dismantling and construction works and thus will not be affected by the proposed development. Impacts on the other eight sites would principally only affect a limited proportion of each site and are considered to be of negligible significance. . These direct effects can be off-set by mitigation. 7.103 One significant impact has been predicted for the setting of Kinrara GDL. In this case the impact is beneficial and arises from the dismantling of the existing tower line that crosses the GDL and the replacement of the existing line with an underground cable outside the GDL. 7.104 Mitigation measures during dismantling and construction works have been proposed, where appropriate to avoid, reduce or offset the predicted impacts arising from the Proposed Development. A summary of the potential residual impacts of the Proposed Development is presented below in Table 7.12 and Table 7.13 (and detailed in Technical Appendix F (7.1)).

Table 7.12: Summary of Residual Impacts – Construction and Dismantling

Predicted Mitigation Proposed Means of Residual Impact Implementation Impact

Predicted direct . Walkover field survey to record The scope of works will A negligible impact on Gordon any upstanding remains of the be detailed in an EMP residual impact Hall, Farmstead former enclosure / building and approved by the HC is predicted. (50): slight (depicted on 1st Edition map) Historic Environment potential impact . Mark-off upstanding features and Team. on former avoidance of these features during building and installation works; enclosure . Archaeological monitoring for any open trench cabling, ifrequired.

Predicted direct . Walkover field survey to record The scope of works will Proposed impact on the survival of any upstanding be detailed in an EMP mitigation will Buildings and remains of the building and approved by the HC off-set direct Enclosure (79): enclosure; Historic Environment impacts – a slight potential . mark-off and avoid site during Team.. negligible impact on dismantling works; residual impact building and is predicted. . Design of tower felling to avoid enclosure upstanding remains (e.g. controlling direction of felling) . If any upstanding remains recorded during the field survey cannot be avoided during the proposed development works a programme of mitigation will be set out in a WSI to off-set any direct impact

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Table 7.12: Summary of Residual Impacts – Construction and Dismantling

Predicted direct . Walkover field survey to record the The scope of works will Proposed impact on presence of any minor GDL be detailed in an EMP mitigation will Kinrara, Inventory features. approved by the HC off-set direct Garden and . Mark-off any upstanding remains Historic Environment impacts – a Designed and avoid these during Team.and Historic negligible Landscape (136) construction works. Scotland. residual impact is predicted. . If minor garden features are recorded during the field survey and these cannot be avoided during the proposed development works a programme of mitigation will be set out in a WSI to off-set any direct impacts.

Predicted direct . Walkover field survey to record the The scope of works will Proposed impact on The presence of any minor GDL be detailed in an EMP mitigation will Doune of features. approved by the HC off-set direct Rothiemurchus . Mark-off any upstanding remains Historic Environment impacts – a Inventory Garden and avoid these during Team.and Historic negligible and Designed construction works; Scotland. residual impact Landscape (140) is predicted. . If minor garden features are recorded during the field survey and these cannot be avoided during the proposed development works a programme of mitigation will be set out in a WSI to off-set any direct impacts.

Predicted direct . Walkover survey to record any The scope of works will A negligible impact on Former potential upstanding remains in be detailed in an EMP residual impact Farmsteads this area; approved by the HC is predicted: (155): slight . Mark-off any upstanding Historic Environment potential impact remains; Team. on former . Archaeological monitoring of settlement ground-breaking works along route remains of underground cable, where open trench excavation is used and monitoring is deemed necessary. . Where the cable plough is used, there is no practical mitigation to confirm presence of any surviving buried remains.

Predicted direct . Watching brief of any ground The scope of works will Remains of impact on breaking where the proposed be detailed in an EMP mill lade will be Inverdruie Saw underground cable crosses the mill approved by the HC recorded. A Mill, Mill lade lade Historic Environment negligible (183b): slight Team.. residual impact potential impact is predicted. on any surviving remains

Predicted direct . Archaeological monitoring of the The scope of works will Any buried impact on Dell installation of new poles in this be detailed in an EMP remains will be unenclosed area to record any possible buried approved by the HC recorded. A

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Table 7.12: Summary of Residual Impacts – Construction and Dismantling settlement (187): remains. Historic Environment negligible slight potential Team. residual impact impact on any is predicted. surviving buried remains

Predicted direct . Watching brief on ground-breaking The scope of works will Any buried impact on Former works associated with installation be detailed in a Written remains will be Rig and Furrow of the proposed line to record any Scheme of Investigation recorded. A Remains (191): surviving buried remains. (WSI) and approved by negligible slight potential the HC Historic residual impact impact on any Environment Team. is predicted. surviving buried remains

Table 7.13: Summary of Residual Impacts - Setting

Predicted Impact Mitigation Residual Impact Impact on the setting of Kinrara GDL n/a A major, beneficial and significant The existing tower line that passes through residual impact has been predicted for the site is to be replaced by an Kinrara GDL. underground cable outside the GDL. A minor, beneficial and not significant n/a A minor, beneficial and not significant impact has been predicted on the setting of residual impact has been predicted on the three assets: Ruthven Barracks setting of one Scheduled Monument, that (90255/765, Scheduled Monument and A is also Listed, and two Listed Buildings Listed), Newtonmore Spey Bridge (7674, B Listed) and Kincardine Church and Burial Ground (545, C(S) Listed). A minor, neutral and not significant impact n/a A minor, neutral and not significant has been predicted on the setting of residual impact has been predicted on the Rothiemurchus palisaded enclosure (9337, setting of one Scheduled Monument Scheduled Monument) A negligible, beneficial and not significant n/a A negligible, beneficial and not significant impact has been predicted on the setting of residual impact has been predicted on the three assets: Kinrara House (1676, B setting of three Listed Buildings Listed), Duchess of Gordon Monument (1678, B Listed) and Duke Street, Former Pitmain Lodge (36720, C(S) Listed A negligible, neutral and not significant n/a A negligible, neutral and not significant impact has been predicted on 35 assets, residual impact has been predicted on 35 including one Scheduled Monument (925), assets, including one Scheduled one Category A Listed Building (257), 16 Monument, one A Listed Building, 16 Category B Listed Buildings (248, 252, 258, Category B Listed Buildings, 16 Category 1654, 1672-3, 4337, 6409, 6903, 7667, C(S) Listed Buildings, and one GDL. 7673,36275-6, 36280, 36282, 43492), 16 Category C(S) Listed Buildings (259, 1671, 7672, 36721-74, 36277-79, 36281, 48029- 32, 49646) and Doune of Rothiemurchus GDL

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A negligible, adverse, and not significant n/a A negligible, adverse and not significant impact has been predicted on the setting of residual impact has been predicted on one Insh House (7669, C(S) Listed). C(S) Listed Building.

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Historic maps Ludovick Grants lands of Garten (Gertn), Tulloch and Nethy, Glen Avon and Rothiemurchus and all the boundings of Kincardine and Glenmore (1756), NAS Ref: RHP2737 Morrison, H (1842) The low Ground of Rothiemurchus, NAS Ref: RHP 82890 Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1872) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet CXVI, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1872) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet CI, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1872) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet CII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1872) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet LXXXVII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1873) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet LXXXVIII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1875) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet LXXIII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1875) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet LVIII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1874) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet LIX, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1875) Inverness-shire (Mainland), Sheet XLVI, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1902) Inverness-shire, Sheet CXVI, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet CI, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet CII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet LXXXVII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet LXXXVIII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet LXXIII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1902) Inverness-shire, Sheet LVIII, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet LIX, 6 inches to 1 mile Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903) Inverness-shire, Sheet XLVI, 6 inches to 1 mile Roy, W (1747-55) Military Survey of Scotland Tait, A (1789) Rothiemurchus Estate Plans, NAS Ref: RHP 82890.1-.15 Bibliographic references Baker and Baker, A and J (1982) A walker's companion to the Wade roads, Perth, p67-68 and 70 CFA 2009 Cox, E (1998) ‘Ruthven in Badenoch: the excavation of a Highland garrison’, ProcSocAntiq Scot 128 (1998), 1105-1119.

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Curtis GR1974 Excavations across Wade’s Road near Kingussie and the Old Coach Road 1729. Dalland, M & Holden, T (1999) ‘Forestry Survey: Killiehuntly Estate, Kingussie, Highland’ Headland Archaeology Report (1999). Francoz C and Atkinson, J (2008) ‘Kinakyle, Aviemore, Highland (Alvie parish), evaluation’, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol 9. Glendinning, M & Wade Martins, S (2008) ‘Buildings of the Land: Scotland’s Farms 1750-2000’ Royal Commissions on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Grant, C (1835-45) Quoad Sacra Parish of Rothiemurchus, County of Elgin, The New Statistical; Accounts of Scotland, vol13, p136-144. Law, S (undated) A Report on The Pityoulish Stones Group I and II, downloaded from the Highland Council Historic Environment Record website (http://her.highland.gov.uk) Name Book (1871)Ordnance Survey (Name Book) Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey, p4, 14. O'Sullivan P E (1976) Pollen analysis and radiocarbon dating of a core from Loch Pityoulish, eastern Highlands of Scotland. Journal of Biogeography, 3, 293-302. PSAS (1937) 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', ProcSocAntiq Scot, vol.71, p367 Pryde, G S (1965) The burghs of Scotland: a critical list, London Page(s): p77 Rankin, D (1997) Archaeological Management Plan, AOC. (Ref 91) Salmond, J B (1938) Wade in Scotland, New and enlarged Edinburgh, p220 Taylor, W (1976) The military roads in Scotland, Newton Abbot, p138 and 140 Taylor (c.1770) Plans of the lands of Kincardine Estate Plans(RHP2503) Weeks, P (2003c) 'Ruthven Barracks (Kingussie & Insh Parish), coin', Discovery Excav Scot, vol.4, p89 Welsh, TC (1993) A survey of the Lower Ground of Rothiemurchus South of the River Druie to identify Past Human Activity in the Landscape. Aerial Photographs

Sortie Frame Run Date Scale CPE/UK/0177 3140-3163 1946 1:10,000 3001-3207 541/A/0433 1948 1:10,000 4001-4207 82/0930 0023-0043 1954 1:10,000

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Technical Appendix F – Cultural Heritage and Archaeology

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Current Baseline – Description of Non-Statutory Designations

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –GARDENS AND DESIGNED LANDSCAPES 1.1 The Inventory describes Kinrara (136) as a picturesque designed landscape that was laid out by Jane Gordon, wife of Alexander Gordon the 4th Duke, in the late-18th and early-19th centuries. The designed landscape is situated at the western edge of the Cairngorm Mountains and the policies are situated so as to benefit from the magnificent panoramic views resulting from the situation. The Duchess used the natural landscape as a backdrop to a planting scheme using principally Scots pine and larch. Comparison of estate survey plans and maps indicate that the extent of the designed landscape has remained relatively similar to the present day. The policies are contiguous with those of Rothiemurchus and Inshriach House which extend along the opposite side of the Spey. Kinrara House (1676) (Category B Listed) stands within the policies on an escarpment above the River Spey and Loch Alvie lies within the northern policies. The Inventory assesses the GDL as having outstanding value as a work of art with the landscape design laid out according to picturesque theories and forming a landscape structure that is sensitive to the natural topography and strong landscape character. The GDL is also considered to be of outstanding value for its scenic value, taking into consideration the presence of The Duke of Gordon’s monument and the woodland at Torr Alvie which provides great scenic value to the surrounding landscape in this area. 1.2 Inshriarch Nursery (138) is an alpine plant nursery of international renown, which was established in the late 1930s. The nursery stands on the south bank of the River Spey within the grounds of Inshriach House (133) and has been continuously developed over the last seventy years. The nursery is surrounded by a largely afforested landscape. The GDL is considered by the Inventory to be outstanding for its horticultural value due to the extensive range of plant material being propagated and distributed from the nursery, apart from this the GDL is considered to have only some value as a work of art principally due to the display of plant material in its garden area while it is assessed as being of little historic or scenic value. 1.3 The Inventory describes Doune of Rothemurchus (140) as a picturesque designed landscape of outstanding historical value that forms the main ornamental landscape character along this stretch of Strathspey. Formerly a 17th/early-18th century formal designed landscape, it was significantly de-formalised in the 19th century to parkland according to the picturesque principles. The Inventory assesses the GDL as having an outstanding historical value due to its well-documented social history and its association with the Grant family for over 400 years, and of outstanding scenic value given the scale of the designed landscape and its visual prominence in Strathspey from the surrounding Cairngorm hills and the A9 and B970 public roads.

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NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –PREHISTORIC 1.4 NMRS and HER record the presence of several features of prehistoric origin present within the narrow study corridor comprising both the remains of prehistoric settlements and burial monuments. 1.5 One site, the remains of a hut-circle and associated clearance cairns (109), is present to the south of Loch Alvie, the settlement remains are situated in an area of upland moorland overlooking the Strathspey Valley. 1.6 A group of prehistoric features were identified within the lower ground of Rothiemurchus during an archaeological field survey carried out in 1993 (Welsh 1993). The sites comprise a possible dun (145), potentially of Iron Age date, and two possible burial cairns (150 and 159), situated in an area of semi-improved pasture to the south of a public road. 1.7 In 1953 Matheson recorded that a burial cairn (218), along with smaller cairns and the remains of a hut-circle, was situated on the moor just east of the Mill of Kincardine. Later survey (Ordnance Survey 1969) could not locate the exact features recorded by Matheson, but suggest that a natural knoll, surrounded by numerous banks and depressions in this area was the previously recorded cairn. 1.8 Several cropmark sites, potentially of prehistoric date, are visible on aerial photographs within flat low lying ground to the south of the River Spey and just north of Rothiemurchus Fisheries. The cropmark sites consist of a souterrain (185), a scheduled palisaded enclosure (186), and an unenclosed settlement (187) which may be associated with the palisaded enclosure. Field survey undertaken in 2009 (CFA 2009) recorded that these sites are situated in what is now improved fields and no surface traces survive. 1.9 The HER records that cropmark sites of two further Iron Age souterrains (201 and 206), along with possibly associated features, including cropmarks of pits and a round-house, are visible on aerial photographs just south of the River Spey and within improved fields surrounding Pityoulish. Excavation of a number of these souterrains has found that the souterrains are usually linked with the remains of Iron Age roundhouses; the exact function of the souterrains is debated but they are generally considered to be probable underground stores for food produce. 1.10 The Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872) depicts the presence of a ‘stone’ (20) at Raliabeg. The origin or date of the stone is unknown but this may have potentially be a prehistoric standing stone. The stone is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) suggesting that it had been removed by that date. 1.11 The presence of two groups of standing stones (210 and 211) is recorded by the HER just south of the B970 public road to the east of Pityoulish. Law (undated report) suggests that these stones were part of two ‘Druidical Circles’ (Neolithic stone circles) that were moved to the side of the field, nearest the road, in the late-18th/early-19th century during land improvement works in this area.

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1.12 The HER records the presence of a rock outcrop bearing several prehistoric cup-marks (56) at Invertromie and another cup-marked boulder (207) was also recorded at Milton during field survey in 1999 (Holden and Dalland 1999).

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –EARLY HISTORIC 1.13 The remains of a square barrow cemetery are present close to the shores of Loch Alvie, within an area of improved pasture. The Name Book (1871) records that the barrows were investigated in 1800, prior to the land being improved, and that human remains, together with pieces of sword blades, buckles etc, were recovered at the time. Square barrow cemeteries are usually of early historic date although they potential may have Iron Age origins.

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –MEDIEVAL OR LATER FARMING AND LAND USE 1.14 The remains of medieval or later rural settlement and land use form the most common element of the cultural heritage assets identified within the narrow study corridor. The sites include the remains of settlement – farmsteads and other buildings – as well as a wide range of land use features including enclosures, sheepfolds, rig and furrow cultivation, shieling huts, limekilns, corn-drying kilns and other agrarian buildings/structures. These collectively reflect the historic agricultural exploitation of the landscape crossed by the Proposed Development and occur along the full length of the Proposed Development route. 1.15 Several abandoned townships and numerous farmsteads, both abandoned and still occupied, are recorded within the 500m wide study corridor. Twenty-three settlements are depicted on early historic maps (for example Roy 1747-55) dating to the mid-18th century, including: Etteridge (8), Glen Fernside (13a-b), Drumnaoich (32), Kinnapach (37a-c), Gordon Hall (50), Invertromie (55), Moor Cottage (86a-b), Croftbeg (97), Inchloch (131), South Kinrara (134), Kennepole Hill (139), Cambusmore (194.1a-b), Genslich (198), Culrannoch (204), Pitoylish (202), Croftmore (213), Mullingarroch (221) and six further unnamed farmstead (29, 39, 155, 205). A further township is recorded at Lag of Clunie (214) on late-18th century estate maps (RHP2503). 1.16 The settlement at Genslich (198), the unnamed settlements (155 and 205), and the settlements Culrannoch (204) and at Lag of Clunie (214) are not recorded on later Ordnance Survey maps and were presumably abandoned during the later 18th or early- 19th centuries. The HER records that the faint outline of the settlement at Culrannoch (204) was still visible in 1999; no remains of the other settlements are visible on aerial photograph and the current condition of these are unknown. 1.17 Of note, is the local tradition, recorded by the HER, suggesting that the township at Lag of Clunie (214) was a possible leper colony it being located close to Kincardine Church (217) which has a possible ‘leper squint or hagioscope1’.

1 A leper squint or hagioscope is an opening made in an external wall so that lepers and other non-desirables could see the church service without coming into contact with the rest of the congregation

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1.18 A settlement (‘clachan’2), annotated as Inveruglas (71) is depicted on Roy’s map of Scotland (1747-55). The later Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872) records two townships at the same location, annotated as ‘Wester’ and ‘Easter’ Inveruglas. The modern Ordnance Survey maps shown many groups of farms possessing a common name but distinguished by different prefixes, such as Easter, Wester, Over and Nether. Documentary evidence indicates that these farms originated as a single township (clachan) but split during the pre-improvement period as a result of patterns of land ownership (subletting of land; division through inheritance), or because of population growth where the clachan had become too large and complex to manage (Glendinning & Wade Martin 2008). Both Wester (71) and Easter (74) Inveruglas exist today, the townships being replaced by single farms, probably during the improvement period. 1.19 A settlement (194.1a-b), annotated as ‘Camismor’ is depicted on Roys map (1747-55) and on 18th-century estate maps (Tait 1789). The settlement is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875) suggesting that it was abandoned in the late- 18th century. Field survey (CFA 2009) identified remains of the settlement, comprising the footings of a building, kiln and pit, surviving as low-relief remains, in an area of pasture just south of the River Spey. 1.20 Examination of the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872-75 &1903) indicates that several of these early settlements (for instance 29, 32, 39, 50, 134 and 139) continued to be occupied into the mid-late 19th century. Many previously unrecorded settlements, including small townships, farmsteads and other isolated dwellings, are also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps, including Townships (34, 44, 47, 99 and 132), Farmsteads (12, 10, 14, 21, 24a-b, 26, 46, 51, 54, 61, 64, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86a-b, 95, 96, 98, 100, 104, 118, 130 and 171), and Buildings (4, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 24a-b, 29, 30, 33, 52, 59, 60, 62a-b, 68, 72, 73, 75, 79, 87, 89, 94, 102, 103, 107, 108, 113, 123, 167,196, 209, 212 and 219). The map evidence indicates that the majority of these sites were abandoned during the late-19th and early-20th centuries, although twenty settlements (8, 21, 37a-c, 46, 50, 51, 54, 55, 64, 83, 96, 98, 104, 130, 131, 134, 175, 202, 213 and 221) recorded on earlier maps are still occupied today although many of the buildings shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map have either been replaced or modified. 1.21 The remains of several buildings, not recorded on the Ordnance Survey maps, but present as upstanding remains have been recorded during pervious field surveys carried out in the Cairngorm area: the footings of a building (101) were recorded by the HER in 1999 at Dalnavert; three ‘courtyard style’ farmsteads of potential 18th century date were recorded by Welsh (1993) at The Drum (148) and The Loist (168 and 169), and a small poorly preserved building (190) was identified at Cambusmore (CFA 2009). The NMRS and HER also record that the remains of another possible building (172) are

2 A ‘clachan’ is a type of small traditional settlement common in Ireland and Scotland until the middle of the 20th century. They are a small settlement usually defined as a cluster of small-single storey cottages of farmers that lacks a church or any other formal buildings. The origins the ‘clachan’ is unknown but they most likely date to the medieval period.

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visible on aerial photographs (dating to 1989) as a rectangular parchmark in grassland just south of Drumore. 1.22 The NMRS and HER record the survival of three examples of traditional Scottish vernacular buildings, including a crofthouse (43), a converted byre at Braeruthven which once formed part of the township at Braeruthven (44), and two cruck framed buildings at Torcory (53) and Killiehuntly (67). Only the poorly preserved remains of the cruck building survive at Torcory (53) with the best preserved section of wall of the building (the north wall) having been incorporated into a later field boundary; the NMRS and HER do not provide any information on the condition of the building at Killiehuntly (67). 1.23 The NMRS and HER record that an archaeological evaluation (Francoz & Aitkinson 2008) was carried out at the site of a 17th century township (126) at Easter Kinakyle. The evaluation uncovered the remains of five buildings, one which may be a kiln barn for drying corn, and a wall demarcating a yard, while the artefact assemblage recovered from the site suggested that the settlement had still been occupied into the first half of the 19th century. Map evidence indicates that the settlement is at least 250 years old and the site is considered in the SMR to be of potentially regional importance. 1.24 The sites of three shieling hut groups (146, 149 and 151), temporary dwellings associated with upland pastoral farming during the summer months, have been recorded at The Drum (146 and 149), and at Creag A’ Mhulien (151) by Welsh (1993). 1.25 Seven agricultural enclosures (18, 31, 38, 144, 147, 153 and 164) have been identified from both Ordnance Survey maps and previous field survey within the narrow study corridor. Two of the enclosures (31 and 38) are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903), while a third (22) is shown only on the 2nd Edition map. Only one of these enclosures (38) is shown on the 2011 1:10,000 map indicating that the others have now gone out of use. The upstanding remains of four further agricultural enclosures (144, 147, 153, and 164) were recorded during field survey (Welsh 1993) in the lower grounds of Rothiemurchus Estate. One of these enclosures (147) forms part of a series of features, including: a ha-ha type boundary bank and a second field system enclosing a long ridge, and Welsh (1993) suggested that these may be connected with the remains of a ‘courtyard style’ settlement at Drum (148). 1.26 Four multi-compartmental sheepfolds (2, 28, 129, and 199) are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map within the narrow study corridor. A roofed building is shown attached to one of the sheepfolds (129) and this may be an animal byre. Only one of the sheepfolds (2) is shown on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map indicating that the others are no longer in use; the sheepfold and building (129) is not depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) indicating that it had been abandoned sometime in the late-19th /early-20th centuries. In addition, two small irregular-shaped enclosures (216) are visible on modern aerial photographs (GoggleTM) just south of Kincardine Church and Burial ground (217). The enclosures appear to be defined by turf banks and these may the remains of two sheepfolds. 1.27 The HER records that a semi-circular stone feature survives abutting the end of a bedrock outcrop in a pasture field at Invertromie and suggests that the structure is the Volume 3: Technical Appendix Technical Appendix F: Cultural F-6 Heritage and Archaeology Etteridge to Boat of Garten Rationalisation Scheme Environmental Statement

remains of an isolated corn-drying kiln (57). A further corn-drying kiln (70) along with an associated sheepfold was recorded near to Drumguish in the 1950s although no information is provided on its condition. 1.28 An area of cultivation (173) was recorded by Welsh (1993), at Inverdruie, who noted that a rectangular area of complex ditches, walls and ridges survive here. Other areas of cultivation denoted by linear rig and furrow remains are visible on aerial photographs at Tomn na Cruche (35) and at Cambusmore (191), however, no surface traces of these remain today. The use of rigs for cultivation has been used from the prehistory period until the 18th century in Scotland, where the creation of raised areas along with furrows to carry away water improved the soil drainage. After the 18th century, following the introduction of improved field drainage systems, rig and furrow cultivation techniques were generally no longer used. 1.29 The fragmentary remains of other agricultural features have also been recorded at Cambusmore, including two clearance cairns (188), most likely formed from stone cleared from the adjacent field, and a denuded turf field bank (190) present on the river terrace of the River Spey. The low-relief remains of two further field banks (66) were recorded at Killiehuntly (Holden and Dalland 1999). 1.30 Three limekilns (78, 85 and 215) are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition maps (1872-74) on the edge of moorland areas close to farmsteads. These kilns were used to produce lime that would have been either spread onto fields to improve the soil pH and drainage, or to production lime-mortar for the use in building construction. None of the limekilns is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition maps (1903) suggesting that they had gone out of use in the late-19th century.

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –CHURCHES AND GRAVEYARDS 1.31 The Ordnance Survey record that the remains of an enclosure (45), possibly the remains of a burial ground, are present just to the south of Ruthven Barracks (48 and 49). The burial ground is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903), annotated as ‘Grave Yard (remains of), but is not shown on the 1994 1:10,000 OS map. The Ordnance Survey suggests that the burial ground was used by the barracks. A further graveyard (58), annotated as ‘Cille na Ceatharnack’ is recorded by the HER just south of Invertromie Farm; the remains of the graveyard still survive today. 1.32 The HER records that a small private burial ground (203) for the Ogilvy family is present at Pityoulish, containing three gravestones for members of the Ogilvys buried in the 1940s/50s.

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –ROADS /BRIDGES AND INNS 1.33 An archaeological investigation of the Old Coach road (3) that formerly ran from Perth to Inverness was carried out in the 1970s. The hardcore surface of the coach road along with the drainage ditch to the east was recorded (Curtis 1974).

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1.34 The NMRS and SMR record the presence of three sections of the old Wade Military Road (6, 40 and 110). The military road was constructed by Wade during the early 18th century (1720s-30s) and was built to link the forts at Dalwhinnie, Ruthven (48 and 49) and Fort Augustus, the road running along the upper part of Strathspey. The road was part of a wider military network constructed during the 18th century to link the Central Lowlands with a series of fortified barracks located strategically across the Highlands in order to bring control over the local population. Ruthven barracks (48 and 49) themselves were constructed in 1718, on the former site of an earlier 16th century castle, but were only short-lived being burnt down by fugitives from Culloden in 1746 during the Jacobite uprising. 1.35 A hotel or inn (120), comprising a small group of buildings, is present at the southern banks of Loch Alvie immediately north of the B970. The buildings are recorded on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903) and on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map, and the buildings are is still used as a hotel.

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –INDUSTRIAL 1.36 Two roofed buildings (93), annotated as ‘Feshie Saw Mill’ are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903) just south of the River Feshie. The mill is not shown on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map indicating that it has been abandoned. 1.37 Field work carried out by Welsh (1993) records the foundations of what may be a watermill (157) at Milton present on the line of an old boundary bank and next to a broad shallow channel that diverges from an unnamed stream. Welsh (1993) also recorded the possible remains of Boring Mill (166), which is supposed to have been constructed in the mid-18th century and recorded by Elizabeth Grant in 1812 (Welsh 1993), on the western banks of the Milton Burn. 1.38 The HER records that Mill of Garroch (220) has been present since at least the mid-18th century being depicted on Estate Plans dating to 1756 (RHP 2737). The same mill, annotated as a ‘saw and corn’ mill, is shown on both the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903) indicating that it continued to be in use until the early-20th century, although it is not in use today and is not shown on the 2011 1:10,000 map. 1.39 The sites of two former saw mills (183a-b) and (184) have been identified within the narrow study corridor. The first, Inverdruie Saw Mill (183a-b) is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903), however the mill no longer survives having been replaced by later sewage works, although a section of the mill lade (183b) was recorded during field survey carried out by CFA in 2009. The second saw mill, is depicted on Tait’s map (1789) close to the north bank of the River Druie, however, no surface remains of the mill now survive (CFA 2009).

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –QUARRIES AND GRAVEL/SAND PITS 1.40 Three gravel pits (91, 111 and 179) are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903), the first in an area of moorland just south of Loch Insh, the second in an area of woodland on the edge of the Moor of Alvie and the third within an area of woodland at Inverdruie village. A sand pit (141) is also depicted on the Ordnance Volume 3: Technical Appendix Technical Appendix F: Cultural F-8 Heritage and Archaeology Etteridge to Boat of Garten Rationalisation Scheme Environmental Statement

Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) just east of a public road. Neither the gravel pits nor the sand pit are shown on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map. 1.41 Previous field survey carried out by CFA (2009) recorded the presence of a large sand quarry (189) cut into the top of a steep south-facing slope at Cambusmore.

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –OTHER FEATURES 1.42 The Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872) depicts a small rectangular building (1), annotated as ‘School’, just north of Crubenmore Bridge. The school is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902) indicating that it had been abandoned during the late-19th or early 20th centuries. 1.43 The NMRS and HER record the presence of the Falls of Truim Railway Station (5) which is present on the western side of the Perth to Inverness Railway line. The station was constructed in 1868. 1.44 The Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872) records the location of two ‘Guide Posts’ (19 and 23) at the side of roads, and these were probably small markers to guide travellers, but the guide posts are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) suggesting that they had been removed by this date. 1.45 The NMRS and HER record the presence of Ralia Lodge (25), which is not shown on either the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps (1872 & 1903), indicating that it was constructed after this date. A second lodge (116) is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903) to just south of Alvie Bridge; the lodge does not, however, appear on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map. A further roofed building (63), annotated ‘Lodge’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903) to the south of Milton Cottage. The lodge is however not shown on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map indicting that it has been demolished. 1.46 The Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872) records the presence of a flagstaff (36) just south of the River Spey. The flagstaff is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903). 1.47 The NMRS and HER record that a roofed building and an unroofed building (41), annotated as ‘Smithy’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872) at Ruthven. The buildings are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) indicating that they had been abandoned by that date. 1.48 Examination of the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903) recorded three wells (42, 154, and 165). The HER also records that a well (208) was discovered at Tom-na-Chraggan in 1987, but does not provide any further information and the condition or this well is unknown. None of the wells are shown on the 2011 1:10,000 OS map suggesting that they are no longer used. 1.49 Field survey carried out in 1999 (Dalland and Holden) recorded the presence of a possible shooting butt (65), surviving as a small hollow within low broad banks and situated on a terrace above the River Tromie.

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1.50 The HER records the presence of a commemorative monument (115) built in memory of fishermen who lost their lives on Loch Alvie in 1981. 1.51 The HER notes that an archaeological walkover survey carried out in 2007 recorded that the original alignment of a track (127) running from the B9152 is visible. 1.52 A formal garden (160) is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875) just to the southwest of Polchar Manse and lying within the Doune of Rothiemurchus GDL (140). The same gardens are shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) along with a large roofed building at the southern end of the gardens that may have been a greenhouse. The formal gardens of Doune of Rothiemurchus were de- formalised during the 19th and 20th centuries and this is confirmed by the 2011 1:10,000 map which shows that the formal gardens have been replaced by woodland planting. 1.53 A series of earthworks (163) were recorded by Welsh (1993) along a series of narrow ridges at Boring Mill but Welsh does not suggest a function or date for these features. 1.54 Welsh (1993) records the presence of a mound (170) of unknown function and date within what is now an area of woodland. A further two mounds (192) again of unknown function and date were recorded as being visible on aerial photographs but nothing was found at this location during field survey (CFA 2009). 1.55 In 2009 CFA recorded the presence of a substantial boundary wall (194.2) at Cambusmore. The wall which has some surviving dressed stone face is thought to have been constructed in the 1840s probably as part of land improvement works carried out in the Rothiemurchus estate at this time. It was constructed specifically to allow deer access across the boundary but to prevent stock from crossing. 1.56 What may be the remains of a sunken-floored building (195), surviving as a slight rectangular hollow, was recorded during field survey, carried out by CFA (2009), at Cambusmore. 1.57 A ‘pump’ (197) is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875) at Lag na Cuimeinach, but is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903) suggesting that it was not longer in use by this date. 1.58 A small rectangular building (222) is visible on aerial photographs (1954) in an area of forestry but not on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). The building is not shown on either the Ordnance Survey 1st or 2nd Edition maps (1874 & 1903) suggesting that it is of more recent date and may have been a short-lived structure associated with forestry planting works. 1.59 A reputed skirmish site of Lag nith Cuimeinach (223) is recorded in the New Statistical Accounts (Grant 1834-45) and forms an interesting component of the local folklore although it is not known whether any physical remains of the skirmish survive particularly as the site now lies within a modern conifer plantation.

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –NATURAL FEATURES 1.60 A mound formerly believed to be of archaeological origin near Dalnavert is now understood to be a natural gravel mound (106) which has undergone some quarrying.

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NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –GENERAL RECORDS 1.61 A series of general records are provided by the NMRS and HER where the NMRS holds photographs and plans of non-designated historical buildings. These include:

x photographs of two buildings located in the village of Insh (76 and 77);

x elevation plans of Inshriach House (133) and Inshriarch Nursery Cottages (137);

x photographs of two ‘sleeper’ built houses (114 and 121);

x general photographs of the old and new Easter Lynwilg bridge (125)

x general photograph of Inverdruie village (177)

x photographs of Rothiemurchus schoolhouse (178)

x general photographs of Rothiemurchus Tennis Court and Pavillion (180)

x photographs and prints of Corrour House Country House Hunting Lodge (181)

x plans and elevations of Pityoulish Agricultural Workers Cottage (200)

NON-STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS –MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS (APPENDIX 7.2) 1.62 The NMRS and HER record that a spot-find of a David II silver groat was discovered at Ruthven Barracks (Week 2003). The HER also records that a bronze-bell was recovered from Insh Church. 1.63 One record held by the HER suggests that an early 19th century water-powered mill is present at NH 788 003 and within the narrow study corridor. This record is however for Aidie Mill which is actually located just south of the village of Tain and the correct location for the site should be NH 787 804 (correct NMRS record no NH78SE 36.01). 1.64 The NMRS and HER record that a fragment of Neolithic pottery was recovered somewhere between Grantown and Newtonmore (PSAS 1937) in the 1930s. No further information of the find-spot is however, known and the exact location of the discovery cannot be identified. Residual Construction and Dismantling Impacts 1.65 Direct, adverse and permanent residual impacts are discussed in detail below – a summary of residual impacts is provided in Technical Appendix F (Table 7.1). 1.66 The proposed underground cable route crosses the site of a farmstead (50) at Gordon Hall, the cable route running through an area of scrub / woodland to the south of the buildings and at the location of a former building and enclosure depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872). There is a slight potential for construction works to disturb any surviving remains of the former building and enclosure, however, given the limited land-take required for the cable installation works any disturbance is likely to be minimal. The farmstead is of low sensitivity and it is considered that the residual direct impact will be of low magnitude and of negligible significance. Due to the method of construction however, use of cable plough to install the underground cable, there is no practical mitigation to confirm this. Mitigation to off-set any direct impact on surviving upstanding remains is provided in Chapter 7.

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1.67 The existing tower line and the proposed underground cable route cross the former location of two buildings and an enclosure (79). A steel tower for the existing tower line has already been erected at this location and ground disturbance works for this may have destroyed the former settlement remains. However, if any upstanding features still survive vehicle movement in this area, during dismantling works, may disturb them. The former settlement is considered to be of low sensitivity. Any upstanding remains will be marked-off and avoided. There is, however, potential for upstanding remains to be directly impacted by the formation of the underground cable (for instance the breaching of an enclosure wall or low-relief building remains). Given the limited land- take required for the cable installation works any disturbance to the site will be minimal and it is considered that the residual direct impact will be of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. Mitigation to off-set this direct impact is provided in Chapter 7. 1.68 The existing tower line runs down the west and north edges of Kinrara GDL (136). No large features, structures or buildings associated with the GDL will be affected by the proposed development, however, there is potential for minor landscape features to be direct impacted by the proposed development (for instance the breaching of field walls during dismantling works and disturbance of landscape features during tree felling). Given the limited land-take required for the dismantling works any disturbance to the GDL will be minimal and it is considered that the residual direct impact will be of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. Mitigation to off-set this direct impact is provided in Chapter 7. 1.69 The proposed underground cable route crosses the Doune of Rotheimurchus GDL (140). The cable route will partially follow the route of a public road that runs through the GDL and run through small areas of woodland. Where the underground cable route runs through an area of woodland to the south-west / west of The Polchar (Category B Listed Building forming part of the GDL) the proposed cable route will follow an existing 11kV cable and there is sufficient space available to the eastern side of the existing cable route to allow access for the ground-breaking works for the proposed cable and no trees will be required to be felled as part of the Proposed Development. No large buildings, structures or other garden features associated with the GDL will be directly affected by the proposed development. There is, however, potential for minor landscape features to be directly impacted by the formation of the underground cable (for instance the breaching of field walls). Given the limited land-take required for the cable installation works any disturbance to the GDL will be minimal and it is considered that the residual direct impact will be of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. Mitigation to off-set this direct impact is provided in Chapter 7. 1.70 The proposed underground cable route crosses the former location of three farmsteads (clachans) (155) that are recorded on Roy’s map (1747-55). The precise locations of the farmsteads are unknown; however any surviving buried remains of the farmsteads or associated structures / features could be potentially directly affected by ground disturbance works during the installation of the cable. The proposed underground cable

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route would run potentially across the eastern edge of the former farmsteads. It is, however considered that there would be only limited potential for buried remains to survive in this area. The former farmsteads are of unknown, but probably no more than low sensitivity and only a small proportion of the sites, if any buried remains are encountered, will be affected by construction work. If ground breaking works encounter buried remains the residual effect will be a direct impact of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. Due to the method of construction however, use of cable plough to install the underground cable, there is no practical mitigation to confirm this. Mitigation to off-set any direct impact on surviving upstanding remains is provided in Chapter 7. 1.71 The proposed underground cable crosses the north-west end of a mill lade (183b) and any ground breaking works in this area has the potential to disturb the mill lade. The mill lade is of low sensitivity. Only a small section of the mill lade will be affected by the proposed development and it is considered that a residual direct impact will be of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. Mitigation to off-set this direct impact is provided in Chapter 7; any surviving buried remains will be recorded. 1.72 The existing tower line crosses the south-east edge of an unenclosed settlement (187). There is no surface trace of the settlement, however there is potential for buried remains to survive. In addition, the full extent of the palisaded enclosure (186) which lies adjacent to the unenclosed settlement (187) may be more extensive that presently suggested and there is potential for buried remains, associated with this feature, to lie around the Scheduled Area. The unenclosed settlement (187) is considered to be of medium sensitivity; while the Palisaded enclosure (186) is of high sensitivity. If ground- breaking works encounter buried remains the residual effect will be a direct impact of imperceptible magnitude and of no more than minor significance. Mitigation to off-set this direct impact is provided in Chapter 7; any surviving buried remains will be recorded. 1.73 The proposed 33kV line crosses an area of former rig and furrow cultivation at Dell (191), and a tower proposed for dismantling is located within the recorded site area. The rig was recorded on aerial photographs, and no surface traces survive. Any ground-breaking carried out for the installation of poles for the proposed 33 kV line in this area does however have the potential to disturb any surviving buried remains. The former rig and furrow remains are of low sensitivity. Given the limited area of ground- breaking required for the poles it is considered that if ground-breaking works encounter buried remains the residual effect will be a direct impact of imperceptible magnitude and of negligible significance. Mitigation to off-set this direct impact is provided in Chapter 7; any surviving buried remains will be recorded. 1.74 There are several other cultural heritage sites and features (14, 31, 38, 44, 45, 66, 78, 85, 86b, 102, 109, 112, 118, 124, 131, 135, 165, 172, 186, 194.2, 205, 210, 211 and 218) that are crossed by the proposed 33 kV line, existing 132 kV line and / or the

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proposed underground cable route. All of these can be avoided and there are no predicted residual direct impacts for these sites.

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ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 1 School 267725 791619 Historic maps A roofed building, annotated as ‘School’, is depicted on the Low None None None None Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CXVI), but is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI). 2 Sheepfold 267781 791760 Historic maps; APs A five compartment sheepfold is depicted on the Ordnance Negligible None None None None Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1902: Sheet CXVI). The sheepfold is also shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. The sheepfold is visible on aerial photographs dating to 1946. 3 Crubenmore Bridge, 267850 791720 NN67SE 18.01 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that two sections were excavated Negligible None None None None Road MHG23804 across the Old Coach road running from Perth to Inverness in the 1970s (Curtis 1974). In both cases the hardcore surface of the road and the drainage ditch to the east were observed. The road was noted to be 5.5 m (18ft 4”) and 6.5 m (21ft 4”) in width respectively and the depth of road deposit approximately 0.3 m (1ft). 4 Building 268070 792100 Historic maps A small, square, roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1902: Sheet CXVI), immediately west of the railway line. The building is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 5 Falls of Truim, Vault 268100 792200 NN69SE 13 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of the Falls of Truim Low None None None None and Railings, Railway MHG23637 Railway Station which was constructed in 1868 to plans set out by Station Alexander Ross. No further information is provided.

6 Dunkeld - 268350 792340 NN69SE 20.01 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that two sections were excavated Medium None None None None Dalnacardoch - MHG23799 across the line of Wade’s Military road near Etteridge Farm in the Ruthven - Aviemore – 1970s (Curtis 1974). In both cases the ‘carriageway’ was Inverness, Military detected in glacial moraine. The abandoned Wade road was Road found to be constructed of sand and gravel and to have a carriageway 3.7 m wide. The route of the military road is recorded on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map as running from the east side of the A9 carriageway to the north-east taking a track that runs through Etteridge steading and then continues on to cross an area of moorland to the south-east of Loch Etteridge. 7 Building 268359 792362 Historic maps A roofed, roughly L-shaped building is depicted on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CXVI). The building is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI). It appears to have been removed during construction of the A9 carriageway. 8 Etteridge, Farmstead 268628 792561 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement surrounded by rig and furrow cultivation Low None None None None and annotated as ‘Ettrish’ is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55). Three roofed buildings, two of which are long rectangular structures, and at least three enclosures, all annotated as ‘Etteridge’, are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CXVI). By the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI) the two long rectangular buildings shown on the 1st Edition have been incorporated into a square steading, while the third building is still shown as roofed. The enclosures shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map are no longer depicted. The layout of the building, shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map are shown as the same on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 9 Building 268545 792821 Historic maps A roofed rectangular building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey Low None None None None 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI). The same building is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map and annotated as ‘Shepherds Cottage’. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact A roofed building and an associated enclosure, annotated as Negligible None None None None 10 Warringtoms, 268486 792951 Historic maps st Farmstead (possible) ‘Warringtoms’, are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1 Edition map (1872: Sheet CXVI) immediately east of the railway line. The building and enclosure are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI), having been replaced by a later two compartment sheepfold. The NMRS and HER record that a single unroofed building is Low None None None None 11 Crubenbeg, Building 268410 793000 NN69SE 9 / NMRS; HER; st MHG27179 Historic maps depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1 Edition map (1872, Sheet CXVI), but is not shown on the 1971 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the single unroofed building is also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902 CXVI). 12 Poll Uaigh, Farmstead 268460 793070 NN69SE 7 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that what may be a farmstead, Low None None None None (possible) MHG27178 Historic maps comprising one roofed and one unroofed building, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872, Sheet CXVI), but is not shown on the 1971 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map records a second roofed building that stands just north-west of the farmstead, at the end of a track leading from the farm buildings, and this may be associated with the farm. The farmstead is not depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI). 13a-b Glen Fernisdale, 269100 793470 NN69SE 6 / NMRS; HER; An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement, surrounded by rig and Low None None None None Farmstead MHG27176 Historic maps furrow cultivation, is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55). The NMRS and HER record that a farmstead (13a), comprising three unroofed buildings and one enclosure, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CXVI) and on the 1971 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. A possible sub-oval field (13b) is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map immediately north of the farmstead, and is probably associated with the farm. Examination of historic maps indicates that the same farmstead and field are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet CXVI). 14 Druim An Ruighe, 268970 793880 NN69SE 24 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that three unroofed buildings and two Low Proposed 33kV line Walkover field survey to None – site will be None Farmstead (possible) MHG25163, Historic maps; APs enclosures are depicted on the 1971 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 crosses western record the full extent of the avoided MHG40826 & map, immediately east of the railway and the main A9 trunk road, edge of site - western upstanding cultural features; on the south-west slopes of Druim an Ruighe. edge of farmstead MHG35238 Mark-off of any upstanding The HER records that the 1996 1:10,000 Ordnance Survey map could be damaged by erection of new poles features directly crossed by depicts a single unroofed building and enclosure which may have line and avoid; been part of a sheep farm, replacing an earlier township. and by vehicle st movement during Micrositing of proposed The farmstead is not shown on either the Ordnance Survey 1 or construction works 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CI). poles to avoid upstanding features An irregular shaped field with the outline of a small square enclosure at its northern end, both defined by turf banks, are Archaeological monitoring of visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). ground breaking for proposed towers which lie adjacent to the site to record any potential associated buried remains that may survive in the vicinity

15 Building and Enclosure 268905 794874 Historic maps A long rectangular, roofed building and an enclosure are depicted Low None None None None on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CI). The building and enclosure are not depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI). Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 16 Bridge of Truim 268899 894930 NN69SE 15 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of a disused single Medium None None None None MHG15382 Statutory List; humped-back bridge spanning the River Truim. Historic maps The Statutory List records that the bridge is an early-19th century double span, rubble built bridge. The bridge is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CI). The bridge is a Category B Listed Building (HBNum: 7662). A long rectangular roofed building and two possible enclosures Negligible None None None None 17 Building and 269201 795364 Historic maps st enclosures are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1 Edition map (1872: Sheet CI). The building is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI). The location of this building now lies under the A9 carriageway. 18 Enclosure 269261 795588 Historic maps A roughly rectangular enclosure is depicted on the Ordnance Negligible None None None None Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI). The enclosure is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 19 Guide Post 269294 795813 Historic maps A ‘guide post’ is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map Negligible None None None None (1872: Sheet CI), but not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI). 20 Stone 270305 796985 Historic maps A ‘stone’ is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map Negligible None None None None (1872: Sheet CI) but not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI). 21 Railiabeag, Farmstead 270258 797031 Historic maps A farmstead comprising two roofed buildings, an unroofed Low None None None None building and an enclosure, annotated as ‘Raliabeag’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CI). The same farmstead is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI), comprising two roofed buildings and two enclosures. These structures are on a different layout to the buildings shown on the 1st Edition map suggesting that the farmstead has been remodelled. 22 Building and enclosure 270349 797175 Historic maps A long rectangular, roofed building and an enclosure are depicted Low None None None None on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CI). The building and enclosure are not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 23 Guide Post 270737 797379 Historic maps A ‘guide post’ is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map Negligible None None None None (1872: Sheet CI), but not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI). 24a-b Loch Buidhe, 270900 797500 NN79NW 10 / NMRS; HER; APs (24a): The NMRS and HER record that centred at NN 7095 9751 Low None None None None Clearance cairn(s), MHG41561 & are a dozen stone clearance heaps and the footings of some Farmstead MHG4512 rectangular buildings and traces of walls. (24b): A farmstead, comprising one roofed, one unroofed building and an enclosure, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872, Sheet CI). The buildings, but not the enclosure, are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI) as unroofed. Neither the buildings nor the enclosure are shown on the 1972 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. The faint outline of an unroofed building is visible on aerial photographs (1954) immediately east of the public road (approximately at NGR 27079 79749). No other structures are visible. 25 Ralia Lodge, Lodge 271200 797560 NN79NW 59 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of Ralia Lodge, and the Low None None None None MHG49797 Historic maps RCAHMS holds a general photograph of Ralia Lodge dating to 1930. No further information is provided. The lodge is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st or 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CI). 26 Farmstead 271440 797559 Historic maps A farmstead comprising four roofed buildings and one enclosure Negligible None None None None is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact CI). The same farmstead is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI), although the most easterly building as shown on the 1st Edition is no longer depicted. The farmstead is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. The buildings have been demolished and replaced with a later building, annotated as ‘Kennels’. 27 Buildings 271603 797666 Historic maps Two roofed buildings are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Low None None None None Edition map (1872: Sheet CI). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CI) the two buildings shown on the 1st Edition map have been replaced by three smaller structures with three associated enclosures. None of these buildings are depicted on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 28 Nuide, Sheepfold 272820 798350 NN79NW 23 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a four compartment enclosure, Low None None None None (possible) MHG27194 Historic maps which may be a sheepfold, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872 Sheet CII) but is not shown on the 1972 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the sheepfold is also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). 29 Nuide, Building 273100 798390 NN79NW 21 / NMRS; HER; An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement is depicted on Roy’s map Negligible None None None None MHG27192 Historic maps (1747-55). The NMRS and HER record that a single unroofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII) but it is not shown on the 1972 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the building is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). The location of this building now lies under the A9 carriageway. 30 Building and enclosure 273191 798417 Historic maps A roofed building and an enclosure are depicted on the Ordnance Negligible None None None None Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). The building and enclosure are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). The location of this building and enclosure now lies under the A9 carriageway. 31 Nuide, Enclosure 273080 798270 NN79NW 22 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that an enclosure is depicted on the Low Existing 132kV line Walkover field survey to None - site will be None MHG27193 Historic maps Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII), but is not proposed for record the full extent of the avoided shown on the 1972 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. dismantling and upstanding cultural heritage Examination of the historic maps indicates that the enclosure is proposed 33kV line features; nd pass close to the also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2 Edition map (1903: Micrositing of proposed Sheet CII). northern edge of this site. Northern edge poles to avoid upstanding The faint outline of what may be the remnants of turf banks of enclosure could be features; defining the enclosure are visible on modern aerial photographs damaged by erection (GoogleTM). Avoidance of site during of new poles and by construction and dismantling vehicle movement works during construction works 32 Drumnanoich, 274150 798800 NN79NW 20 / NMRS; HER; An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement is depicted on Roy’s map Low None None None None Township MHG27190 Historic maps (1747-55). The NMRS and HER record that a township, comprising ten roofed buildings, two unroofed buildings, five enclosures and a well, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). One unroofed building and two enclosures are shown on the 1972 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the township is also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). By this date all of the buildings, bar one, are unroofed. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 33 Building and Enclosure 274735 798589 Historic maps A roofed building and an enclosure are shown on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). The same building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII) and shown as unroofed. The building and enclosure are not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map; the location in which they were shown has been planted as part of a woodland shelter-belt. 34 Inverton, Township 274450 799120 NN79NW 19 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that a township, comprising five Low None None None None MHG27189 roofed buildings, two unroofed buildings and two enclosures, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII), but is not shown on the 1972 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 35 Tom Na Croiche, rig 274900 799220 NN79NW 14 / NMRS; HER; APs The NMRS and HER record that at least two intercutting blocks of Low None None None None and furrow remains MHG4520 rig have been recorded on oblique aerial photographs situated on a broad terrace to the south of the River Spey. The rig is characterised by fine furrows, which are sinuous in plan and pinch together to the west. Circular marks along the terrace edge are thought to be natural in origin. 36 Flagstaff 275215 799182 Historic maps A flagstaff is depicted just south of the River Spey on the Negligible None None None None Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII), but is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). 37a-c Knappach, Township 275600 799120 NN79NE 5 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a number of sub-rectangular / Low None None None None MHG2581 & Historic maps; APs square dyked enclosures and a deserted building at Knappach MHG41464 are visible on aerial photographs (1954). A ‘clachan’ or settlement (37a), annotated as ‘Knoppach’ is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. A second un- named clachan (37b) is also depicted on Roy’s map immediately east of the settlement at ‘Knoppach’. A township (37c), comprising three roofed buildings, one partially roofed, one unroofed building and two enclosures, annotated as Knappach, is shown at this location on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition (1872: Sheet CII). The same farmstead is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII), comprising two roofed and three unroofed buildings. One roofed building and one enclosure are shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. It appears that by the mid 19th century both of the ‘clachans’ depicted on Roy’s map (37a and b) had been amalgamated into one township. 38 Enclosure 275746 799033 Historic maps, APs A small square enclosure is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Low Site crossed by both Walkover field survey to None – site will be None Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). The same enclosure is shown on the existing 132kV record the condition of the avoided. the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. line for dismantling enclosure; and the proposed The enclosure is visible on modern aerial photographs, defined by Micrositing of proposed a turf bank (GoogleTM). 33kV line. Southern edge of enclosure poles to avoid upstanding could be damaged by features; erection of new poles Avoidance of site during and by vehicle construction and dismantling movement during works construction works 39 Building 275863 799311 Historic maps An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement is depicted on Roy’s map Low None None None None (1747-55) at this location. A roofed, rectangular building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII) the building is shown as unroofed. A square roofed building is shown at the same location on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map, indicating that the building Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact has been modified. 40 Dunkeld – 276000 799400 NN79NE 20 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that Salmon (1938) and Taylor Medium None None None None Dalnacardoch – MHG34278 (1976) record that the old military road, initially a walkable track, Ruthven – Aviewmore joins the present B970 at NN 753 990 and then heads north along – Inverness Military this route to the major staging post of Ruthven Barracks at Road NN7643 9977 (NN79NE 1; Site 48-49). The route of the next section of road is unclear. It is believed to have traversed the flat ground of the Spey valley and crossed the river, either by an old ford near to the Old Road House called Tigh na Coit (Salmond 1938), or by a ferry at a point known as Boat of Kingussie, opposite the kirk (Taylor 1976). To reach the river, it probably ran along an embankment of which any traces have now been washed away, as flooding used to be more extensive before the Spey Dam was built. The landing-place at Kingussie has been identified as being approximately where the river is crossed by the new trunk road, since the former name of Manse Lane was Ferry Lane (J and A Baker 1982). Wade's road then continued on a fairly straight line to meet the A9 (W Taylor 1976). A later record from the HER records that the military road follows the line of the B970, which has obliterated any traces of the 18th century route. The dual-carriageway of the A9 under which it passes cuts it after a short distance. It is believed that the turn off from the B970 to Ruthven farm lies on the line of the military road. The remains of the ford, believed to have been the crossing-place of the Spey, cannot be traced. 41 Ruthven, Smithy 276130 799390 NN79NE 13 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that one roofed building, annotated Low None None None None MHG28185 & Historic maps as ‘Smithy’, and one unroofed building are depicted on the MHG45502 Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII), but are not shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the buildings recorded by the NMRS and HER are not depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). 42 Well 276137 799337 Historic maps A well is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Negligible None None None None Sheet CII). 43 Braeruthven, 276338 798964 MHG54938 HER; Historic The HER records the presence of a traditional Scottish vernacular Low None None None None Crofthouse, Building maps; APs crofthouse comprising a stone built single storey building with attic. The building was originally a byre which has been converted. The building is depicted on both the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII) and forms part of the remains of Braeruthven township (44). The building, which is roofed and appears to be in generally good condition, is visible on modern oblique aerial photographs (www.visivi.com). 44 Braeruthven Township 276296 798993 Historic maps A township comprising of five roofed buildings, one enclosure and Low The existing 132kV Walkover field survey to None – site will be None a well, annotated as ‘Braeruthven’, is shown on 1st Edition map line crosses the record the full extent of the avoided (1872: Sheet CII). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map northern edge of the township; (1903: Sheet CII) the farmstead comprises three roofed and two site. Northern edge unroofed buildings. Three unroofed buildings are shown on the of township could be Mark-off upstanding features 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. damaged during and avoidance of these dismantling of a features during dismantling An unroofed rectangular building and the faint outline of what may works if possible; be further turf covered building remains or small enclosures are tower present within visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM) the site area. Archaeological monitoring of ground breaking for proposed towers which lie adjacent to the site to record any potential associated buried remains that may Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact survive in the vicinity 45 Ruthven, Lag Na 276440 799490 NN79NE 7 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that the remains of a rectangular Medium The proposed Walkover field survey to None – site will be None Cruaich, Burial Ground MHG36547 & Historic maps grave yard are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map underground cable record the full extent and avoided (possible) MHG29802 (1872: Sheet CII), 240 m south of Ruthven Barracks. A copy of route crosses close condition of the burial the map, annotated by the Ordnance Survey Archaeology to the northern edge ground; Division, describes the graveyard as enclosed by a mutilated, turf- of the burial ground covered, stony bank. The enclosure is said to have been the and the burial ground Mark-off upstanding features burial-ground of the barracks, but no gravestones were visible. could be affected and avoidance of these The grave yard is not depicted on the 1994 Ordnance Survey during installation of features during installation 1:10,000 map. underground cable works; The HER records that this graveyard is depicted on the 1901 Micrositing of underground Ordnance Survey map. cable to avoid the burial The graveyard is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd ground Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII) and annotated as ‘Grave Yard (remains of)’. The faint out line of what may be a rectangular enclosure, partially defined by a much denuded turf bank is visible on modern oblique aerial photographs (www.visivi.com). 46 Ruthven Farmstead 276174 799493 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Ruthven’ and comprising Low None None None None of a row of buildings running along both sides of the road, is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55). A farmstead comprising four roofed buildings, a circular horse- engine building and two enclosures, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). A farmstead is also shown at this location on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII); however the buildings depicted on the 1st Edition map had been substantially modified or demolished. 47 Township 276816 799203 Historic maps A township comprising four roofed buildings and three enclosures, Low None None None None annotated as ‘Lag na Cnapaiche’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). The same farmstead is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII) as comprising one unroofed building and two enclosures. 48 Ruthven Barracks, 276473 799756 NN79NE 1.00 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that the site is an alluvial mound on High None None None None Barracks MHG4510 Historic maps; APs which a 14th century or earlier fort was constructed. In the 16th century another castle was built here, however this was destroyed in 1689 and then rebuilt before 1715. The barracks were erected by the government in 1718 for a garrison, but these were burnt by fugitives from Culloden in 1746 and never repaired. The site was excavated in 1983, uncovering evidence for the early medieval castle and providing information on the layout of the Barracks (Cox 1998). The barracks are depicted on both Roy’s map (1747-55) and the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII). The barracks are scheduled and listed as a Category A Listed Building along with the stables (Scheduled Index no 90255 / LBNum 7659). The monument is a Historic Scotland Property in Care and a promoted visitor site. 49 Ruthven Barracks, 276431 799770 NN79NE 1.01 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of Ruthven Barracks High None None None None Stables MHG47715 & Statutory List; stables. No further information is provided. MHG39965 Historical maps; The Statutory List records that the stables date to 1734 and APs comprise a long gabled block divided into two chambers with hay loft provision and lean-to to rear (probably stables rooms). The stables are depicted on both Roy’s map (1747-55) and the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII). Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact The stables are scheduled and listed as a Category A Listed Building along with the stables (Scheduled Index no 90255 / LBNum 7659). The monument is a Historic Scotland Property in Care and a promoted visitor site. 50 Gordon Hall, 276812 799534 Historic maps; APs A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Gordonhall’, is depicted Low Former building and Walkover field survey to Low – slight Negligible – Farmstead on Roy’s map (1747-55). enclosure shown on record any potential potential for buried due to the st upstanding remains. Three roofed buildings and an associated enclosure (to the south 1 Edition map remains of former method of of the buildings), annotated as ‘Gordon Hall’, are depicted on the potentially crossed Mark-off upstanding features building shown on construction Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet by underground and avoidance of these 1st Edition map to however, use CII). cable route. Potential during installation works; survive in this area of cable A farmstead and a number of cottages are visible in this area on for any low-relief and these may be plough, there TM modern aerial photographs (Google and www.visivi.com), and upstanding remains disturbed during is no practical indicate that the settlement (farmstead) has been modified during or surviving buried installation works mitigation to the late-19th and 20th centuries. The enclosure to the south of the remains to be confirm this farmstead and the most southern building of the farmstead, as depicted on the 1st Edition map, are no longer visible. The area in disturbed by which the enclosure was located is now partially covered in an construction work. area of scrub / woodland. 51 Farmstead 276872 799673 Historic maps A farmstead, comprising a square steading and an enclosure, is Low None None None None depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1s t and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII). The 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map indicates that the steading and enclosure, as shown on the 1st Edition map, have been modified and incorporated into later farm buildings. 52 Building and Enclosure 277616 799795 Historic maps A building surrounded by a small D-shaped enclosure is depicted Low None None None None on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). The building and enclosure are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). 53 Torcroy, Cruck Framed 277728 799765 NN79NE 3 / NMRS; HER The NMRS records the presence of a cruck framed building at Low None None None None Cottage MHG18212 Torcroy; no further information is provided. The HER records that only the northern wall of this structure survives to any height (now incorporated into a field boundary wall), but within the stone construction are preserved the lower parts of three wooden crucks. There is at least one other cruck slot, but it is lacking the cruck. The south-west corner of the building is marked by substantial, partially dressed blocks of metamorphic stone, one of which has been shaped to utilise a band of quartz crystal as its outer face. The outline of the building can still be seen in the scrubby undergrowth. The structure is becoming overgrown and has some large saplings (Aspen) growing within it. 54 Farmstead 277760 799563 Historic maps A roofed, roughly L-shaped building and two associated fields, all Low None None None None annotated as ‘Torr Cruaidh’, are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII). The same farmstead is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 55 Invertromie Farm 278150 800240 NH70SE 34 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of a farmsteading at Low None None None None Farmhouse, MHG23556 Historic maps Invertromie, and hold a selection of photographs of the farmstead. Farmstead, Farmyard No further information is provided. A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Invertromny’, is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55). A farmstead comprising three roofed buildings and two enclosures, annotated as ‘Invertomie’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII). The same farmstead is depicted on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 56 Invertromie, Cup- 278430 800081 MHG25021 HER; APs The HER records the presence of a rock outcrop bearing at least Low None None None None marked rock 30 cup-marks. The cup-marks are located on the upper surface of the rock, which rises, like a whaleback, from the flat haugh land of the River Tromie. The rock is approximately 8 m long (north- south) by 5 m wide and stands about 1 m above ground level at its highest point. The stone is a hard metamorphic rock, with lines of quartize and the cup marks are well preserved. Approximately 80% of the rock surface is covered with a mat of turf. A structure, possibly the remains of a corn-drying kiln (57), was recorded abutting the eastern side of the rock outcrop. A rock outcrop is visible within a flat improved pasture field on aerial photographs (1954) and on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM) 57 Invertromie, corn- 278434 800080 MHG44691 HER The HER records what may be a possible stone built corn-drying Low None None None None drying kiln (possible) kiln surviving as a semi-circular stone feature, to about 3 to 4 courses. It abuts the end of a rock outcrop that bears at least 30 cup-marks (56). 58 Cille nan Caetharnack, 278420 799930 MHG14508 & HER; Historic The HER records the presence of a burial ground contained within Low None None None None Chapel and Graveyard MHG41431 maps; APs; Extract a sub-rectangular stone dyke and containing several upright and from RSPB recumbent grave markers. The burial ground was surveyed as volunteer project part of a RSPB volunteer project in November 1987 which report (1987) recorded the site in detail. The 1987 survey recorded that the burial ground is situated on the west side of the River Tromie. The burial ground is a sub- rectangular walled enclosure which measures about 29 m by 20 m, the long axis being northwest to southeast. Outside the graveyard and between the dyke and the steep slope there is a semi-circular area of uneven stony ground, slightly higher than the flood plain, and some of the stones may be from field clearance. The wall that surrounds the graveyard is 1.7 m high and is mortared. The ground level within the graveyard is slightly higher than that outside and all around the edge there is a sloping bank up to 1.8 m wide concealing most of the interior face of the wall, except on the southwest side. The entrance to the graveyard is on the southwest side. Within the graveyard there are sixteen recumbent stones, and at least six are inscribed. There are also several vertical slabs; none have any inscriptions on them. The pattern of flat slabs and upright stones suggests that there were seven rows of burials and these were orientated southwest to northeast. The approach to the burial is by a track, from the south, plainly visible where it descends diagonally the steep slope of the adjacent terrace and still easy to follow as a scarcely used track leaving the B970 beside a dyke, but there are short stretches between these two and the burial ground where it is difficult to trace. A rectangular enclosure, annotated as ‘Cille na Ceatharnack’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII). The graveyard wall is visible on aerial photographs (1954). 59 Tromie Mills, Building 27883 89984 NN79NE 11 / NMRS; HER A single unroofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Low None None None None MHG28183 and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII), but it is not shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10000 map. 60 Buildings and 278885 800023 Historic maps; APs Two roofed buildings and an enclosure are depicted on the Low None None None None enclosure Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII) the buildings are shown as unroofed. The outline of a roughly rectangular enclosure, defined by turf banks and other possible earthworks, is visible on modern aerial Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact photographs (GoogleTM). 61 Cnoc A’ Chonnaidh, 279020 8000600 NH70SE 30 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a farmstead, comprising a two Low None None None None Farmstead MHG24960 Historic maps compartment unroofed building and an enclosure, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet CII), but is not shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of historic maps indicates that the farmstead recorded by the NMRS and HER is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet CII). 62a-b The Dell of Killiehuntly, 278940 800530 NH70SE 26 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that one roofed and one unroofed Low None None None None Buildings MHG24956 Historic maps building are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII), but they are not shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map (62a). Examination of the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map indicated that a possible irregular shaped field (62b) is also shown just south-east of the buildings. The area in which the previous buildings are recorded appears to have been disturbed by ground works on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM) 63 Lodge 279754 800620 Historic maps A roofed building, annotated ‘Lodge’, is depicted on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII), but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 64 Milton Cottage, 279867 800829 Historic maps A country house, a rectangular steading, three further roofed Low None None None None Farmstead, Country buildings and a well, annotated as ‘Milton Cottage’ are depicted House on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII) surrounded by a small designed landscape. The same buildings are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII) but they have undergone some modification and are annotated as ‘Old Milton’. 65 Killiehuntly, Shooting 278880 799050 NN79NE 21 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that a possible shooting butt, situated Negligible None None None None Stand (possible) MHG35458 on the edge of a terrace above the River Tromie, was recorded during a pre-afforestation survey on the Killiehuntly Estate. It survives as a sub-circular hollow measuring 3.5 m in diameter and 0.8 m deep within low broad banks on the north and south (Dalland & Holden 1999). 66 Killiehuntly, Bank 279010 798980 NN79NE 22 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that two, low, turf-covered stony Low The existing 132kV Walkover field survey to None – site will be None (Earthwork)(s) MGH35883 banks up to 1.5 m in width and 0.25 m in height, situated in the line crosses the site. record the full extent and avoided south-east corner of a field immediately west of the road, were May be damaged by condition of the site; recorded during a pre-afforestation survey on the Killiehuntly vehicle movement Estate (Dalland and Holden 1999). One bank could be traced during dismantling of Mark-off site and avoid intermittently, for about 55 m from north-east to south-west. existing line during dismantling works Immediately to the south, a second bank running from south-east to north-west crosses it. The second bank is visible for about 20 m and turns south for about 4 m at its north-west end. The slight upstanding turf remains of the earthworks, present in a pasture field, are visible on modern oblique aerial photographs (www.visivi.com). 67 Killiehuntly, Cruck 279200 798800 NN79NE 4 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of a cruck framed Low None None None None Framed Cottage MDG18202 building; no further information is provided. 68 Building 279359 799425 Historic maps A roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Low None None None None Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet CII), but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 69 Drumgluish Burnside, 279547 799541 NN79NE 19.00 NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of a farmhouse and Low None None None None Farmhouse and byre & 19.01 / Statutory List; associated byre; no further information is provided. MHG23932 / Historic maps The Statutory List records that a single storey, 3-bay cottage of MHG43198 & early-mid 19th century date is present at Drumgluish with a small MHG46734 single storey free standing byre sited close to the west gable of Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact and in line with the cottage. The farmhouse is depicted on both the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII). Both the farmhouse and the byre are Category C(S) Listed Buildings (Index no 7666). 70 Drumguish, Corn- 279400 799650 NN79NE 29 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that a corn-drying kiln and sheepfold Low None None None None drying kiln, Sheepfold MDG49188 were recorded near Drumguish in the 1950s. No further information is provided. 71 Wester Inveruglass, 280842 800563 NH80SE 36 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a township comprising nine Low None None None None Township MHG26398 Historic maps roofed, one partially roofed, three unroofed buildings, five enclosures and some field walls is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII). An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement, surrounded by rig and furrow, is depicted on Roys map (1747-55) at this location and may be a predecessor to Wester and Easter Inveruglass (74) townships. The township is also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). The size of the township had been reduced by this period and the layout of the buildings, shown on the 1st Edition map, had changed. An L-shaped steading and three further roofed buildings are depicted. (Note the HER records the township at NGR 2809 8004 but examination of the 1st Edition maps indicates that the township is slightly further north than this). 72 Wester Inveruglass, 280874 800504 NH80SW 37 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that an unroofed building is depicted Low None None None None Building MHG26396 Historic maps on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII), but is not shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. (Note the SMR records the township at NGR 2808 8004 but examination of the 1st Edition maps indicates that the township is slightly further north than this). 73 Building 280934 800448 Historic maps A unroofed building and enclosure are depicted on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII), but are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). 74 Easter Inveruglass, 280980 800690 NH80SW 35 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a township comprising three Low None None None None Lime Kiln, Township MHG26397, Historic maps unroofed buildings, eight roofed buildings, two of which are long MHG43433, buildings, two unroofed structures, three enclosures, a horse- MGH43435, gang and a lime kiln, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st MGH43437 & Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII). One unroofed building, two MGH52670 roofed buildings and four enclosures are shown on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. The HER records that a former steading within the area of the earlier township almost certainly incorporates elements of an earlier building depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map. Photographs of the disused steading were submitted to the HER in June 2009 and these show an area of raised ground and wall remains which are probably the remnants of the horse gang recorded on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the township is also shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). The layout of the township buildings is generally the same as that shown on the 1st Edition map, although some buildings have either been removed or modified. At that time the township comprised six roofed buildings and one unroofed building. 75 Building 281055 800818 Historic maps A long rectangular, roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII). Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact The building is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map and has been replaced by a small square building situated close to the earlier building’s location. 76 Insh, Juniper Bank, 281370 801680 NH80SW 8 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of a cottage. The Low None None None None Cottage MHG3131 NMRS holds a general photograph of the cottage. No further information is provided. 77 Insh Village Church 281530 801700 NH80SW 5 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of a church. The Low None None None None MHG3134 Historic maps NMRS holds a general photograph and two sketch plans and elevations of the church. No further information is provided. The church as recorded by the NMRS and HER is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII), and annotated as ‘Mission Hall’ on the 2nd Edition map. 78 Limekiln 281696 801641 Historic maps A limekiln is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition Low Crossed by existing Walkover field survey to None – site to be None maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII), but is not shown on the 132kV line and record the survival of any avoided if possible 2011 1:10,000 map. proposed upstanding remains of the The limekiln is not visible on aerial photographs. underground cable kiln; route. An existing tower for the 132kV Mark-off and avoid site line appears to during dismantling works if almost coincide with possible; the kiln position and Micrositing of underground the construction of cable route to avoid site the tower may have disturbed the kiln remains, however if any remains do still survive then vehicle movement during dismantling works could damage the remains of the kiln; while installation of the underground cable route may destroy any surviving remains

79 Buildings and 281799 801780 Historic maps Two roofed buildings and an enclosure are shown on the Low Crossed by existing Walkover field survey to Imperceptible – Negligible - Enclosure Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet 132kV line and record the survival of any potential for low- proposed LXXXVII), but are not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey proposed upstanding remains of the relief upstanding mitigation will 1:10,000 map. A tower of the existing 132 kV line has been underground cable building and enclosure; remains such as off-set any constructed in the middle of the site and its construction may have route – tower of enclosure wall / unavoidable destroyed any potential remains of the site. existing 132kV has Mark-off and avoid site building remains to direct impact during dismantling works; The outline of a rectangular area of improved ground, which may already been be directly affected be the remains of the enclosure, are visible on modern aerial constructed at Design of tower felling to during installation photographs and the faint outline of what may be the remains of location of building avoid upstanding remains works one of the buildings is visible immediately south-east of an and enclosure (e.g. controlling direction of electricity tower (GoogleTM). felling) If upstanding remains are recorded during the field survey and these cannot be avoided during the installation of the underground cable a programme of mitigation will be set out in a WSI to off-set any direct impacts 80 Soillerie, Farmstead 281500 801750 NH80SW 33, NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a farmstead, comprising one Low None None None None Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact NH80SW 6 & Historic maps; APs unroofed building, one roofed L-shaped building and an NH80SW 4 / enclosure, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map MHG26391, (1872: Sheet LXXXVII). One roofed building is shown on the MHG3133 & 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. MGH3135 The NMRS hold general photographs of both the farmhouse and the steading. The same farmstead is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). The ruined buildings of this farmstead are visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). 81 Farmstead 281807 801918 Historic maps Two roofed buildings and an enclosure are shown on the Low None None None None Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII), but are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). 82a-b Insh, Building 281820 602160 NH80SW 32 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that an unroofed long building (82a) Low None None None None MHG26390 Historic maps is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1872: Sheet LXXXVII), but not on the 1994 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map indicates that a D-shaped field or enclosure (82b) is shown just south-west of the unroofed building and may be associated with the building. Neither the building nor the enclosure is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). 83 Farmstead 282261 802869 Historic maps A farmstead, comprising an H-shaped steading, five roofed Low None None None None buildings and two enclosures, and annotated as ‘Lynachlaggan’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVII). The same farmstead is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map as comprising three roofed buildings. 84 Farmstead 282864 803212 Historic maps A farmstead, comprising two roofed buildings and two unroofed Low None None None None buildings, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). The same farmstead is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) comprising three roofed buildings and one enclosure. The farmstead is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 85 Old Limekiln 283059 803637 Historic maps; APs An old limekiln is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Low Crossed by existing Walkover field survey to None – site to be None Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). 132kV line and record the condition of the avoided A roughly horseshoe shaped mound, possibly the remains of the proposed 33kV line.. kiln; Vehicle movement kiln, are visible on modern oblique aerial photographs Mark-off and avoid site (www.visivi.com) present just north of the existing overhead line. during dismantling works could damage during dismantling and the remains of the construction works kiln while erection of Micrositing of proposed the proposed 33kV 33kV poles to avoid the kiln line may destroy any remains surviving remains 86a-b Farmstead 283391 803422 Historic maps; APs An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement (86a), surrounded by rig and Low Remains of Walkover field survey to None – site will be None furrow, is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. enclosure (86b) record the condition and avoided A farmstead, comprising six roofed buildings (one of which is crossed by existing extent of the enclosure annotated ‘Smithy’), one unroofed building, and two enclosures, is 132kV line and remains. depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet proposed 33kV line. Vehicle movement Mark-off and avoid site LXXXVIII). The same farmstead is shown on the Ordnance during dismantling and nd during dismantling Survey 2 Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) as four roofed construction works; buildings, and on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map, works could damage consisting of three roofed buildings and annotated as ‘Moor the remains of Micrositing of proposed Cottage’. enclosure, while 33kV poles to avoid the erection of the Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact The faint outlines of two roofless buildings are visible at this proposed 33kV line enclosure. location on aerial photographs (1954). In addition, the faint outline may destroy any of what may be the remains of a small rectangular enclosure surviving remains (86b) is visible just to the west of the farm buildings on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). A roughly rectangular enclosure, defined by low-relief turf banks, is visible underlying the existing overhead line on modern oblique aerial photographs (www.visivi.com). 87 Building 285513 803708 Historic maps; APs A roofed, L-shaped building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey Low None None None None 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII), but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. A roofed, L-shaped building is visible on aerial photographs (1954). 88 Insh House (Former 283577 803779 NH80SW 27 / NMRS; HER; The The NMRS and HER record the presence of Insh Manse. The Low None None None None Church of Scotland MHG15433 Statutory List; NMRS holds elevation and ground plans of the manse. No further Manse) Historic maps information is provided. The Statutory List records that the manse was built by Thomas Telford in 1828. The building comprises a 2-storey, 3-bay house with porches at gables and a single storey and attic rear wing. The Manse is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1872 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). Insh House is a Category C(S) Listed Building (Index no: 7669) 89 Building 284030 804192 Historic maps; APs A roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Low None None None None Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. The faint outline of the turf-covered footings of a rectangular building is visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). 90 Insh, Mile House 283864 804290 NH80SW 48 / NMRS; HER; The The NMRS, HER and Statutory List record the presence of an Low None None None None MHG15436 Statutory List; early 19th century single storey, 3-bay cottage with a later single Historic maps bay timber boarded extension. A single roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) five roofed buildings are shown and annotated as ‘Mile House’. Mile House is a Category C(S) Listed Building (Index no: 7670). 91 Gravel Pit 283979 804202 Historic maps A gravel pit is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map Negligible None None None None (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). 92 Enclosure 284033 804180 Historic maps A small square enclosure abutting the south-western side of a Low None None None None field wall is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII), but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 93 Feshie Saw Mill 284621 804885 Historic maps Two roofed buildings, annotated ‘Feshie Saw Mill’, are depicted Low None None None None on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). The saw mill is not shown on the 2011 1:10,000 map. 94 Mill Cottage, Buildings 284710 804789 Historic maps Two roofed buildings and two enclosures, annotated as ‘Mill Low None None None None Cottage’, are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIIII). The cottages are also shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) although on a slightly different layout suggesting that the cottages have been modified. One roofed building surrounded by a small enclosure is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 95 Farmstead (possible) 284916 804735 Historic maps A possible farmstead comprising three roofed buildings is Low None None None None depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXXVIII). The farmstead is also shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition maps comprising three buildings, although Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact these buildings are on a different alignment and plan to those shown on the 1st Edition map, indicating that the farmstead had been modified by this date. One unroofed building, with two compartments, is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 96 Farmstead 284781 805007 Historic maps A farmstead, comprising two roofed buildings, one enclosure and Low None None None None a field, and annotated as ‘Croftbeg’ is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). The same farmstead is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) but is no longer named (the name Croftbeg now being used for a farmstead located further north (97)). Two buildings and an enclosure are shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map; these are different to the buildings shown on the 1st Edition map suggesting that the farmstead has been modified. 97 Farmstead 284842 805222 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Cruitbeg’, and Low None None None None surrounded by rig and furrow is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. A farmstead, comprising three roofed buildings and two enclosures, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). The farmstead is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. The farmstead is annotated as ‘Croftbeg’ on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map, having taken the name of a farmstead located just to the south (96). 98 Farmstead 285369 805656 Historic maps A farmstead, comprising three roofed buildings, an enclosure and Low None None None None three fields, and annotated as ‘Drimanlochan’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). The same farmstead, now annotated ‘Drumcluan’, is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map, comprising seven roofed buildings and one enclosure. The fields depicted on the 1st Edition map are also shown. 99 Township 285708 805590 Historic maps A township, comprising six roofed buildings, two unroofed Low None None None None buildings and an enclosure, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). The township is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII). 100 Farmstead 285802 805840 Historic maps Two roofed buildings and a rectangular enclosure are depicted on Low None None None None the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). The buildings and enclosure are not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map having been replaced by a cottage on a different alignment. This later cottage is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map and annotated as ‘Rowan Cottage’. 101 Dalnavert, Building 285900 805900 MHG24985 HER The HER records that the stone footings of a rectangular building Low None None None None are present adjacent to the line of the old road. 102 Building 285634 805858 Historic maps A roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition Low Crossed by proposed Walkover field survey to None – site will be None map (1903: Sheet LXXXVII), but is not shown on the 2011 33kV overhead line. record extent and condition avoided Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. If upstanding remains of upstanding remains of of the building building and any other survive these may be associated structures; damaged during construction works Micrositing of proposed line and proposed poles to avoid site; Mark-off site as necessary 103 Building and enclosure 285542 805911 Historic maps One unroofed building surrounded by a sub-oval enclosure is Low None None None None Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). The same building is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII) but the sub-oval enclosure has been replaced by a more regular rectangular enclosure and the house now stands in the south-west corner of this enclosure. Neither the building nor the enclosure is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 104 Lochan Geal, 285550 806060 NH80NE 85 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that a farmstead, comprising one Low None None None None Farmstead MHG26348 Historic maps unroofed, four roofed buildings and an enclosure, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1873: Sheet LXXXVIII). One unroofed and three roofed buildings are shown on the 1989 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the farmstead is also depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXXVIII). 105 Dalnavert Farmhouse 285743 806399 MHG52992 HER: The Statutory The HER and Statutory List record a traditional farmhouse with Low None None None None and steading List; Historic maps early 18th century origins and an associated steading. The main front wing of the farmhouse dates from c.1810 and is of two stories and three bays. An early 18th century single-storey block adjoins the west gable to form an L plan. A ‘clachan’ or farmstead, annotated as ‘Dalnaperst’, is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. A large rectangular steading and an enclosure are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1873 & 1903: Sheet LXXXVIII and 1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). The farmhouse and steading are Category C(S) Listed Buildings (Index no: 50843). 106 Dalnavert, Long-Cairn 285730 806440 NH80NE 16 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record what may be a long cairn, orientated Negligible None None None None (possible), Natural MHG4698 east to west, situated immediately west of Dalnavert. Feature The NMRS records that the possible cairn is actually a natural gravel mound. Its surface has been quarried and several large stones are still visible, one of which is a long rectangular block that may have been intended as a lintel. A well-formed track skirts the north flank of the mound. 107 Building 285842 806450 Historic maps A roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Low None None None None Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII), but not on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 108 Building 285931 806995 Historic maps A roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition Low None None None None map (1875: Sheet LXXIII), but not on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII). 109 Dalraddy Cottage, 286200 807600 NH80NE 21 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that the upstanding remains of a Low Crossed by existing Walkover field survey to None –site will be None Cairnfield, Hut-circle MHG4613 & round house and an area of clearance cairns are present next to 132kV line. Low- record the full extent of the avoided MHG41851 the main electricity pylons some 800 m south of Dalraddy relief remains of settlement remains; Cottage. The round-house has an obvious entrance in the south- prehistoric settlement east. which may be Mark-off site and avoid damaged by vehicle during dismantling works; movement during Design of tower felling to dismantling works avoid upstanding remains (e.g. controlling direction of felling) 110 Dunkeld – 285910 808230 NH80NE 98 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER note that Salmond (1938), Taylor (1976) and Medium None None None None Dalnacardoch – MHG34312 & Baker and Baker (1982) record that the military road more or less Ruthven – Aviemore – MHG30058-59 follows the modern road heading for Aviemore. Initially the Inverness Military forestry track rejoins the B9152 at NH 852 080. There are no Road traces of it continuing immediately opposite, but signs of the military road can be seen running almost parallel to the B9152 at Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact NH 855 085. Just north of the railway bridge at NH 860 084 all signs of the military road are lost. However, according to the cartographic evidence of Roy and Taylor and Skinner, it appears to have taken the line of the railway to Alvie, and then turned to the right along an existing track. After about 180 m (200 yards) it hugged the river and then followed the line of the railway track again. Field survey carried out by the Ordnance Survey (1966) recorded that sections of the military road were preserved at: x NH 8500 0742 to NH 8601 0830 well preserved 4m wide between flanking banks. x NH 8601 0830 to NH 8616 0839 slight terracing indicates possible route of Wade's road. x NH 8616 0839 to ?NH 8803 0999 no ground traces but possible course. x NH 8717 0931 terraced track on only suitable crossing point. Further survey carried out in 1997 (Logie 1997) by the Highland Council recorded that passing through the conifer plantation, the military road crosses a stock fence and traverses a field under pasture. In the pasture the line is very clear, preserved in the form of a grass covered track, 4 m wide, with banks on either side. A rough pot-holed track, showing little trace of an 18th century military route, carries the line through Dalraddy Caravan site as far as the turn-off to the caravan park. Thereafter the military road appears to lie under tarmac. A further entry by the NMRS and HER record that the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (and local knowledge) suggests that the route of the military road extends from the caravan park at NH 85797 08094 to the current track between Hillview and the Ralway Cottages at NH 86107 08492. This deviates from the Military Road Survey (Logie 1997) that follows the current road out of the caravan park. In addition the HER records that site comprises an approximate 2.9 km length of road from the Railway Cottages next to Dalraddy Cottage and extends north-eastwards to the northern banks of the River Spey. The road line is not visible between the Railway Cottages and a small hard-standing track some 2.55 km to the north-east. From this point (NH 8814 1012) to the River Spey (NH 8840 1029) the old road is more visible. Generally, the area is surrounded by woodland, except in the south-western portion, where it traverses improved pasture (NH 8615 0840 to NH 8648 0867). Further field survey carried out in 1997 by Rankin recorded that an approximate 250m length of road survives. The road extends from a small bridge over the railway just to the south of Dalraddy Cottage NH 8599 0830 to the edge of the Caravan Site (which has expanded eastwards and south-westwards). 111 Gravel Pit 285985 808338 Historic maps A gravel pit is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map Negligible None None None None (1903: Sheet LXXIII). 112 Croftgowan, Barrow(s), 286300 808500 NH80NE 6 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that Name Book (1871) records that Medium Crossed by existing Walkover field survey to None –site will be None Square Barrow(s) MHG4432 & Historic maps; human remains, together with pieces of sword blades, buckles etc 132kV line, but not at record the full extent of the avoided MHG40190- Aerial Photographs were discovered about 1800 when several earthen mounds were tower locations. remains; 40193 investigated prior to cultivation of the field. According to tradition Low-relief remains of a battle was fought in the vicinity at some unknown date. prehistoric burials Mark-off site and avoid during dismantling works Survey carried out in 1972 by the Ordnance Survey recorded six which may be tumuli at: NGRs 28625 80849, 28627 80848, 28628 80852, damaged by vehicle 28629 80843, 28633 80858 and 28635 80856). movement during dismantling works A cemetery comprising round and square barrows is visible on Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact aerial photographs (1978). The Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII) records the ‘Site of Tumuli’ and records that ‘Human Remains, Sword Blades, Buckles etc were found here AD1800’. 113 Building and enclosure 286659 868889 Historic maps A roofed building and associated enclosure are depicted, Low None None None None immediately south of the railway line, on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). The same building is shown as unroofed on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII). 114 Tigh na Fraoch, 286750 809078 MHG32782 HER The HER records the presence of a ‘sleeper’ built house and Low None None None None Building holds general photographs of the building. No further information is provided. 115 Alvie, Commemorative 286830 809178 MHG33508 HER The HER records that a commemorative monument was erected Low None None None None Monument by the people of Dunain Bridge in loving memory of three fishermen who lost their lives on Loch Alvie in 1981. 116 Lodge 287077 809220 Historic maps A roofed building, annotated as ‘Lodge’ is depicted on the Low None None None None Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII), but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 117 Building 287043 809240 Historic maps A roofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Low None None None None Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII) but is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 118 Allt Dibheach, 287200 809160 NH80NE 99 / NMRS; HER; APs The NMRS and HER record that an unenclosed settlement site Low Potentially crossed Walkover field survey to None –site will be None Unenclosed settlement MHG30054 & was discovered during field walking carried out for Strathspey by existing 132kV record the full extent of the avoided and military road MHG34515 Rabbit Control Pilot Scheme Survey (1981). line and an existing settlement remains and The HER records that the settlement remains comprise a group of tower for the 132kV potential section of military four rectangular structures and an enclosure situated on the line may have also road; fringes of a open birch woodland, approximately 230 m south- disturbed settlement features during its Mark-off sites and avoid west of Allt Dibheach. The line of General Wade’s Road lies during dismantling works; around 20 m to the south-west of the site and these structures construction. Low- may be associated with the road. relief remains of Design of tower felling to settlement may be avoid upstanding remains An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement is depicted on Roy’s map damaged by vehicle (1747-55) at this location suggesting that the remains may be a (e.g. controlling direction of th movement during felling farmstead (clachan) of at least 18 century date rather than being dismantling works. directly associated with the military road as noted by the HER. The faint outlines of two unroofed buildings are visible on aerial photographs (1954). The full extent of this site and the location / extent of the section of military road that is recorded running past the site are unknown from the current records. 119 Loch Alvie Bridge 287051 809284 NH80NE 93 / NMRS; HER; The The NMRS and HER record the presence of a bridge and the Low None None None None MHG23954 Statutory List NMRS holds three general photographs of the bridge. The Statutory List records that the bridge is a two-arched reinforced concrete Modern Movement bridge constructed by Sir Owen Williams (engineer) and Maxwell Ayrton (architect) in the 1920s. The bridge is a Category C(S) Listed Building (Index no: 50909). 120 Lynwilg Hotel 287350 809490 NH80NE 11 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of Lynwilg Hotel, and Low None None None None MHG4697 Historic maps the NMRS holds photographs and survey plans of the hotel. No further information is provided. Nine roofed buildings and two enclosures, annotated as ‘Lynwilg Inn’ are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). The same inn is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII), although the buildings are shown on a different layout to that depicted on the 1st Edition. The same buildings are recorded on the 2011 1:10,000 Ordnance Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact Survey map. 121 Ballinluig Cottage, 287450 809550 MHG32783 HER The HER records the presence of a ‘sleeper’ built house and Low None None None None Building holds general photographs of the building. No further information is provided. 122 Buildings and 288047 810155 Historic maps Two roofed buildings and a square enclosure are depicted on the Low None None None None Enclosure Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII). The same buildings and enclosure are shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 123 Building and Enclosure 288131 810080 Historic maps A roofed building and enclosure are shown on the Ordnance Low None None None None Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). Examination of the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map indicates that the building and enclosure have been incorporated into a larger farmstead. 124 General Wade’s 288480 810420 MHG30057 HER The HER records that a length of Military Road, approximately Medium Potential for military Walkover field survey to None –site will be None Military Road, Alvie 360 m long running in a south-westerly to north-easterly direction, road to be crossed record the full extent of the avoided is present on the north banks of the Strathspey River. No surface by existing 132kV settlement remains and trace of the road is visible, the line of the road being recorded as line, vehicle potential section of military a cropmark site on aerial photographs. Indeed, at its most south- movement in this road; western portion, the riverbanks are precipitously steep and it was area during difficult to believe that the area would have been chosen for road dismantling works Mark-off sites and avoid construction at all. may disturb any road during dismantling works The potential route of the road as depicted on the 2011 Ordnance remains Survey map has been highlighted on Figure 7.1k. 125 Easter Lynwilg Bridge 288360 810600 NH81SE 31 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of a bridge and the Low None None None None MHG23952 NMRS holds general photographs of the old bridge and the new bridge (dated to the 1920s). No further information is provided. 126 Aviemore, Kinakyle, 289130 811000 NH81SE 56 / NMRS; HER The HER records that this is the site of a former farmstead or Medium None None None None Township MHG25003, township, which is referred to as ‘Easter Lynwilg’ in some 17th- MHG51507- century records. In 2008, four buildings survived as visible 51510 & earthworks. MHG53314 The NMRS and HER record that an archaeological evaluation was carried out in 2008 at the site (Francoz & Atkinson 2008). Five evaluation trenches were excavated. Structure A: measured 15.75 x 4.5m, oriented north-east – south- west and at its north-east end exhibited good evidence of a stone- built corn-drying kiln, complete with slate floor. There is also a suggestion of opposing doors across the middle of the building. Viewed in conjunction, these features are strongly suggestive of a kiln barn. Structure B: was sub-circular in shape and oriented north-east to south-west. Its form indicates that it may be one of the earliest buildings on the site. Structure C: was similar in shape to Structure B, and had an entrance facing the south-east and a central hearth. There was no evidence of occupation by animals and the building’s curvilinear shape and sparse material culture suggests that it might have been abandoned early in the site’s occupation sequence. Structure D: was the worst preserved of the five buildings. Oriented north-west to south-east, it had an entrance facing south-west at its south-east end and may be two separate structures end to end. The walls strongly suggested that the building was constructed of turf, edged with slabs, a form of construction common before the mid-18th century in the Highlands. The discovery of two iron hoops, like those used for binding barrels, may imply that the building was used for storage. Structure J: was a dry stone wall, possibly demarcating a yard to the rear of Structure C or marking a land division in the group of Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact buildings. The artefact assemblage, particular the ceramics and glass, suggests that Kinakyle was still occupied during the first half of the 19th century. The ceramic assemblage is rich in cream wares and also includes sponge-decorated wares dating from the 1830s to 1840s. The glass assemblage contains at least one two-piece moulded bottle (c post-1860) and other early 19th-century examples. On the basis of the evidence from this evaluation and desk-based work the site has the potential to be of regional importance. The settlement is at least 250 years old and may be considerably older. The presence of turf building techniques in Structure D is particularly noteworthy. 127 Alvie, Former access 289084 811033 MHG51432 HER The HER records that a walkover survey (2007) noted that the Low None None None None track to railway tunnel present track leading from the B9152 to the railway underpass, to at Kinakyle the west, is relatively new and, to the east, the original alignment which probably dates from 1862 is visible. The original track is a deeply excavated cut with a rubble retaining wall on the upper side. 128 Building and enclosure 289021 811048 Historical maps A roofed building, surrounded by a rectangular enclosure, is Low None None None None depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII) an additional two buildings with associated enclosures or gardens are shown to the south of the building depicted on the 1st Edition map. None of the buildings or enclosures is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 129 Sheepfold 289058 811120 Historical maps A rectangular sheepfold, with five compartments, and a roofed Negligible None None None None building are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). Neither the sheepfold nor the building is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII). 130 Farmstead 289171 811159 Historical maps Two roofed buildings and two enclosures, annotated as ‘Kinakyle’ Low None None None None are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). Examination of the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map indicates that the same farmstead still survives, however, the buildings and enclosure shown on the 1st Edition map have been replaced by a later square building surrounded by a square enclosure. 131 Township 286645 806769 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Inchloch’ is depicted on Low Crossed by proposed Walkover field survey to None – any None Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. underground cable record the condition and surviving A township, comprising three roofed buildings, two enclosures route. The extent of any upstanding upstanding remains and a field, and annotated as ‘Cockstreet’ is depicted on the underground cable remains of the township; will be avoided st route runs down Ordnance Survey 1 Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). The Mark-off any upstanding nd either side of the same township is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2 Edition map remains and avoidance of (1903: Sheet LXXIII) as comprising three roofed buildings, four current public road and will be ploughed these during construction enclosures and one field. The township is not shown on the 2011 works Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map but has been replaced with a into the road verge. smaller farmstead or dwelling, comprising two roofed buildings The likelihood of any and a small enclosure, annotated as ‘Tombain’. buried remains surviving in this area The township is not visible on aerial photographs. Its location is limited. However now lies within an area of forestry either side of a public road that any surviving runs from Dalnavert to Inshriach. upstanding remains in this area may be disturbed by vehicle movement during installation of the cable route. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 132 Township 287192 806931 Historic maps A township, comprising six roofed buildings, two small enclosures Low None None None None and a large field / enclosure, annotated as ‘Cromran’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). The same township is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII); all of the buildings shown on the 1st Edition map are now depicted as unroofed, while a later field system, probably associated with the farmstead at South Kinrara (134), overlies the earlier township remains. 133 Inshriach House 287240 807250 NH80NE 89 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of Inshriach House. Low None None None None MHG23618 The NMRS holds plans and elevations of the house. No further information is provided. 134 Farmstead 287291 807317 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Kinrara na Kylea’, is Low None None None None depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. A farmstead, comprising six roofed buildings, a pond, three enclosures and a head-dyke, annotated as ‘South Kinrara’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). The same farmstead is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map but now annotated as ‘Inshriach Farm Cottages’. 135 Inshriach Nursery, 287400 807300 NH80NE 22 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that the upstanding remains of what Low Potentially crossed Walkover field survey to None –site will be None motte and baily MHG4416, appears to be a motte and baily is visible on aerial photographs by proposed record the full extent of the avoided (possible) MHG44615 & immediately west of Inshriach Nursery. underground cable settlement remains; MHG44616 The HER records that the site is located at the southern end of a route; Low-relief remains of settlement Mark-off site and avoid curving ridge, tending roughly north-east/south-west, with during dismantling works structures clustered around two prominent knolls, and sloping may be disturbed by steeply down to boggy pasture to the west and north. The site is ground-breaking Micrositing of cable route to almost entirely comprised of structural remains covered in turf, works for installation avoid upstanding remains including: the remains of a substantial, enclosure wall, running of cable approximately north/south, with at least four building structures abutting to the west (to the outside of the enclosure), and the whole defining the western boundary of the site; a central enclosure with an entrance through the western boundary wall, leading to a clearly defined track approaching from the south- west; a building structure which lies in a hollow immediately east of the central enclosure, forming its eastern boundary; a collapsed limekiln located to the south of the enclosure (possibly of a more recent date than the other remains); at the northern edge of the site, two pronounced channels, which cut the boundary wall, but do not appear to be for drainage. The site is bounded to the east by the road. Immediately east of the road lie further remains, forming at least one, low-lying enclosure. This does not appear to be a defensive site, more like stock enclosures with accompanying buildings. (The structures are not marked on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map. and should not be confused with the bobbin mill (which is marked) at the site of Inshriach Nursery.) The full extent of this site is not known from the current records. 136 Kinrara, Inventory 287195 808517 Inventory of The picturesque designed landscape at Kinara, covering 380 ha, High The existing 132kV Walkover field survey to Imperceptible - Negligible – Garden and Designed Gardens and was laid out by Jane Gordon, wife of Alexander Gordon the 4th line runs down the record the presence of any potential for small proposed Landscape Designed Duke, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The River Spey western and northern minor GDL features; features (such as mitigation will Landscapes forms the eastern boundaries of the policies and the western edges of the GDL. walls) to be directly off-set any boundary is formed by the B9152. The designed landscape is Small areas of felling Mark-off any upstanding affected during unavoidable situated at the western edge of the Cairngorm Mountains and the may be required remains and avoid these dismantling works direct impact policies are situated so as to benefit from the magnificent along the way leave during construction works; panoramic views resulting from the situation. The Duchess used for the existing line, If minor garden features are the natural landscape as a backdrop to a planting scheme using however, no large recorded during the field principally Scots pine and larch. Comparison of estate survey features, structures survey and these cannot be plans and maps indicate that the extent of the designed or buildings avoided during the proposed landscape has remained relatively similar to the present day. The associated with the Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact policies are contiguous with those of Rothiemurcus and Inshriach GDL will be affected development works a House which extend along the opposite side of the Spey. Kinrara by the dismantling of programme of mitigation will House stands within the policies on an escarpment above the the existing line, be set out in a WSI to off-set River Spey. nevertheless, there any direct impacts may be some minor landscape features(for example walls) that may be affected by construction works 137 Inshriach Nursery, 287650 807480 NH80NE 90.01 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of cottages at Inshriach Low None None None None Cottages MHG38115 Nursery. The NMRS holds plans and elevation drawings and general photographs of the house. No further information is provided. 138 Inshriach Nursery, 287600 807400 NH80NE 90.00 / NMRS; HER; The Inventory describes the GDL as an alpine plant nursery of High None None None None Inventory Garden and MHG23619 Inventory of international renown which was established in 1939. The garden Designed Landscape Gardens and stands on the south bank of the River Spey within the grounds of Designed Inshriach House and has been continuously developed over the Landscapes last seventy years. The nursery is surrounded by a largely afforested landscape. 139 Kennepole Hill, 288070 807640 NH80NE 83 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that the Name Book (1874) records Low None None None None Farmstead MHG26381 Historic maps the presence of the ruins of a farm house and offices. A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Kenbole’ is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. A farmstead, comprising one unroofed building is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1874: Sheet LXXIII), but it is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII). 140 The Doune of 289281 809023 Inventory of The Inventory describes Doune of Rothemurchus as a High The proposed Walkover field survey to Imperceptible - Negligible – Rothiemurchus Gardens and picturesque designed landscape of outstanding historical value underground cable record the presence of any potential for small proposed Inventory Garden and Designed that forms the main ornamental landscape character along this route crosses the minor GDL features; features (such as mitigation will Designed Landscape Landscapes stretch of Strathspey. Formerly a 17th/early-18th century formal GDL. The cable walls) to be directly off-set any designed landscape, it was significantly de-formalised in the route closely follows Mark-off any upstanding affected during unavoidable 19th/20th centuries to parkland according to the picturesque the route of a public remains and avoid these dismantling works direct impacts principles. road that runs during construction works; through the GDL and If minor garden features are crosses areas of recorded during the field farmland and survey and these cannot be woodland. Small avoided during the proposed areas of tree felling development works a may be required prior programme of mitigation will to installation of the be set out in a WSI to off-set cable route. any direct impacts However no large features, structures or buildings associated with the GDL will be affected by the dismantling of the existing line, nevertheless there may be some minor landscape features(for example walls) that may be affected by construction works. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 141 Sand Pit 288540 808677 Historic maps A sand pit is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map Negligible None None None None (1903: Sheet LXXIII). 142 The Doune, West 288489 908898 NH80NE 88.01 / NMRS; HER; The The NMRS and HER record the presence of a lodge; no further Low None, as cable will None None None Lodge MHG15399 Statutory List; information is provided. run on opposite side Historic maps The Statutory list records that the lodge is circa 1805 single storey of public road to the cottage that has been re-modelled and enlarged in 1812. lodge A roofed building, annotated as ‘Lodge’ is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). The lodge is a Category C(S) Listed Building (Index no: 255). 143 Rothiemurchus Old 288570 809289 NH80NE 14 / NMRS; HER; The The NMRS and HER record the presence of Rothiemurchus Old Medium None None None None Parish Church MHG39643 & Statutory List; Parish Church and hold photographs of the church and its MHG29786 Historical maps; graveyard. APs The Statutory List records that the parish church was built in 1830 on the site of an earlier church and incorporating portions of the earlier church. The parish church is now roofless and gutted. It stands within a graveyard which is surrounded by a low coped wall and various tombs of 19th and 20th century are still visible. The church and graveyard, annotated ‘Church: Quoda Sacra’ are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). The ruins of the church, standing in a small graveyard, are visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). The church and associated graveyard are Category B Listed Buildings (Index no: 234). 144 The Drum, Enclosure 288840 809390 NH80NE 69 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG20109 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded an enclosure. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of a D-shaped enclosure measuring 14 m by 12m. 145 The Drum, Dun 288870 809340 NH80NE 29 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None (possible) MHG21162 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a possible dun. No further details are provided. At the base of a curved promontory is a complex of features centred on a dun-like enclosure or scooped out knoll. There are foundations on the promontory, and a possible enclosure to the south (Welsh 1993). The features comprise: ƒ Oval enclosure situated on an eminence. The enclosure measures 20 m east to west by 16 m overall with an entrance on the south side. Internally the feature is 11m by 7 m including the rising sides of the hollow. There is some structure to the ‘wall’ which is up to 5 m thick, but it could have been wholly or partly created by quarrying into the knoll ƒ Sub-oval enclosure can be traced around a hollow to the south. This enclosure measures 45 m east to west by up to 28m south, with part of the wall being seen on the slope SE of the dun, but a 19th century bank and ditch and a track cross this. ƒ On the main part of the promontory, in appearance like the bailey accompanying a motte, but with the east side a raised ridge linking the dun to the east arm, is a 7 m square enclosed on three sides by 4 m bank. On the east spur is an oval foundation 15 m by 5.5 m over low wall remains with possibly a second 10 m long. An enclosure and other features to north and the boundary bank are listed under miscellaneous. 146 The Drum, Shieling 288930 809320 NH80NE 53 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None Hut(s) MHG20092 Welsh (1993). 1993) recorded shieling huts. No further details are provided. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact Welsh (1993) records that there are huts on a knoll at this location. 147 The Drum, Boundary 288980 809340 NH80NE 68 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None Bank, Enclosure(s) MHG20108 & Welsh (1993). 1993) recorded a boundary bank and enclosure(s). No further MHG44532 details are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of a sub-rectangular enclosure measuring 17 m long by 5 m wide and defined by a wall spread to 3 m wide. To the south are the remains of other walls. The enclosure forms part of a series of features that includes a ha-ha type boundary bank running in a twisting course from NH 8870935 to NH 89000935 where it turns north, and a second system enclosing a long ride to east, together with a third south- west enclosing site (148). 148 The Drum, Enclosure, 288960 809340 NH80NE 38 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None Platform(s) MHG21171 & Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded an enclosure and platform(s). No further details MHG44553 are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of a solitary ‘courtyard’ enclosure, defined by a stone wall, situated in a hollow and bounded on two sides by a 19th century boundary wall. The enclosure measures 20 m by 17 m. On the south and east sides of the enclosure are the remains of building platforms. 149 The Drum, Shieling 289040 809310 NH80NE 52 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None Hut(s) MHG20091 Welsh (1993). 1993) recorded shieling huts. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that on a knoll are the remains of a shieling hut, measuring 5 m by 3 m, situated on a small terrace along with other hut remains. 150 The Drum, Cairn 289050 809350 NH80NE 23 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER records that on a knoll, enclosed by a 19th Low None None None None (possible) MHG18061 Welsh (1993) century boundary wall, is a possible cairn 20m long and 10m wide (Welsh 1993). 151 Creag A’Mhuilein, 289200 809200 NH80NE 55 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None Shieling hut(s) MHG20094 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded shieling huts. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that on the shoulder of the north slopes of Ord Ban are shieling huts measuring 9 m by 5 m. 152 The Drum, possible 289250 809250 NH80NE 64/ NMRS; HER; The NMRS and SMR record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None building/enclosure MHG20104 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a variety of features. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that on the a shoulder of Ord Ban is the rectangular outlines of a possible building/enclosure. No further information is provided. 153 The Drum, Enclosure 288900 809420 NH80NE 70 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG 20110 Welsh (1993). 1993) recorded an enclosure. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of a rectangular enclosure measuring 16.5 m long by 9 m wide, with a wall spread to 3 m wide, and a small scooped area cutting into a slope 3 m east of the enclosure. 154 Well 288883 809603 Historic maps A well is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition Negligible None None None None maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). 155 Former Farmsteads 288942 809694 Historic maps Three un-named ‘clachans’ or settlements, surrounded by rig and Unknown Site potentially Walkover survey to record Imperceptible – Negligible – (clachans) furrow, are depicted in this area on Roy’s map (1747-55). The (Low) crossed by any potential upstanding limited potential for due to the most easterly of the ‘clachans’ appears to be in the location of underground cable remains in this area; buried remains method of what is now The Polchar (161). There does not appear to be any route. The exact st Mark-off any upstanding associated with the construction later farmsteads shown on the Ordnance Survey 1 Edition map location of these clachans to survive however, use relating to the other ‘clachans’ that Roy depicts, suggesting that farmsteads is not remains; th in this area and be of cable they had been abandoned by the mid-19 century. known, however Micrositing of proposed disturbed during plough, there there is limited cable route to avoid any installation works is no practical potential for the mitigation to Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact proposed upstanding remains confirm this underground cable route to disturb any buried remains that may survive in this area. 156 Rothiemurchus, James 289075 809667 NH80NE 13 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record at the foot of Loch-an-Eilan road, Low None None None None Martineau Memorial, MHG4696 Statutory List beside The Doune Gardens, is a commemorative monument Commemorative erected to the memory of the late Dr Martineau, Principal of Monument Manchester College, who was for many years resident at The Polchar, Rothiemurchus. The Statutory List records that the monument was built circa 1900 and restored in 1974. It comprises a 3-sided column with carved interlacing Celtic designs to each face and flat capital standing on a triangular plinth. The monument is a Category C(S) Listed Building (Index no: 250). 157 Milton, Watermill 289300 809500 NH80NE 58 / NMRS; SMR The NMRS and SMR record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None (possible) MHG 20097 1993) recorded a possible watermill. No further details were provided. Welsh (1993) records that foundations, measuring 13m by 5m, are present on line of old boundary bank alongside a broad shallow channel diverging from stream approximately 100 m on the southeast side. On the other side is a sub-rectangular mound measuring 15 m across and may be the remains of a mill. 158 Rothiemurchus, 289354 809577 NH80NE 15 / NMRS; SMR; The NMRS and SMR record the presence of the Old Church of Medium None None None None Church of Scotland, MDG15405 Statutory List Scotland Manse and hold copies of plans and elevations of the Old Manse manse. No further details are provided. The Statutory List records that the manse is a Thomas Telford building constructed in 1830 and comprises a single storey south facing 5-bay U-plan dwelling with a later lean-to extension added at the northeast. The manse is a Category B Listed Building (HBNum 235). 159 Rothiemurcus Old 289180 809540 NH80NE 80 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and SMR record that field work in this area (Welsh Unknown None None None None Manse, Mound, Burial MHG21070 1993) recorded a mound. cairn (possible) Welsh (1993) records that a nearly circular mound, which merged into a natural slope on the N side, was identified at this area. It may be the remains of a burial cairn. 160 Polchar, Formal 289061 809543 Historic maps A formal garden including two roofed buildings, present at the Low None None None None Garden western edge of the gardens, and three wells are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII), to the southwest of Polchar Manse and are probably associated with the manse. The gardens are also shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII). By that date a large roofed building, possibly greenhouses, are depicted at the south end of the gardens. The gardens, buildings and wells are not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map, which shows the area as woodland. The formal gardens previously formed part of the Doune of Rothiemurchus Estate (140) but were de-formalised in the 19th and 20th centuries. 161 Rothiemurchus, The 289196 809697 NH80NE 94 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of The Polchar. Medium None None None None Polchar MHG15406 Statutory List The Statutory List records that the house was constructed in the early 19th century and comprises a symmetrical single storey 5- bay approach front, with irregular 2-gabled rear with attic floor. The house is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact The house is a Category B Listed Building (Index no: 236). 162 The Lochans, Building 289500 809900 NH80NE 44 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21178 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a building. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that at the south end of an isthmus is a possible building, measuring 11 m long and 6m wide with walls spread to 1.5m wide, and other remains. 163 Boring Mill, Earthwork 289300 809900 NH80NE 34 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21183 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded an earthwork. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that a slight earthwork is visible on a flat topped ridge 600 m east of the Doune fort and above the B970 southwest of Boring Mill Cottage. In this case the ridge is not free standing, but the highest point on a series of narrow elevations, dropping steeply northwest and southeast, on the latter side overlooking a wide space occupied by lochans and marshy hollows. The summit is divided from the north-east tail by a shallow ditch measuring 7m from crest to crest. Beyond this may be a circular enclosure, 16 m in diameter defined by a bank spread to 4 m wide. The main feature southwest of the ditch is a trapezoidal level area, and building foundations 9 m wide across the northeast end. The remaining summit southwest is 21 m long widening to 27 m, at which there is a steep drop, with some stone structure at the base. Into the summit, but projecting from this, is a long narrow excavation. 164 Boring Mill, Enclosure 289250 809920 NH80NE 67 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG20107 1993) recorded an enclosure. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of a rectangular enclosure measuring 17 m long by 15 m wide defined by a bank 3.5 m thick. This may relate to earthworks (163). 165 Well 289143 809942 Historic maps A well is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition Negligible Crossed by proposed Walkover survey to record None – site will be None maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). The well is not shown on the underground cable any potential upstanding avoided 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. route. Potential for remains in this area; remains of the well to survive in this area Micro-siting of route so as to avoid the well location 166 Boring Mill, Watermill 289590 810020 NH81SE 11 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21080 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a watermill. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that the most likely site for a boring mill, which was suppose to have been started in 1764 and described by Elizabeth Grant in 1812, is 60 m south east of Boring Mill Cottage. There appears to be no space for a practical head of water or working space in which the mill could have been built. The former lochans around the west side of the Allt na Cardoch are linked at several points, and evidence of damming necessary to avoid a main dam being bypassed is lacking. There is however the possible base of a dam where the stream divides at NGR 28959 81002, measuring 15 m long and 6 m broad, and to the northeast are the remains of a possible building, measuring 13 m by 5m, just southeast of a modern store building. 167 The Boring Mill, 289530 810070 NH81SE 18 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that one unroofed building and an Low None None None None Building, Enclosure MHG26436 & enclosure are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition MHG40590 (1874, sheet LXXIII). By the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII) the building is shown as roofed suggesting it had been rebuilt. Two roofed building and one enclosure are shown on the 1989 Ordnance Survey 1:10000 map. 168 The Loist, Farmstead 289700 810100 NH81SE 10 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21079 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a farmstead. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that at the south end of a ridge, overlooking Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact the road, and close to a line of pylons (on the east side of the ridge), is a ‘courtyard’ style farmstead comprising a range and yard, measuring 7 m by 5 m with a north-south divide. 169 The Loist, Farmstead 289700 810300 NH81SE 9 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None (possible) MHG21078 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a possible farmstead. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that on a shoulder north of a sand pit, on edge of Loist Mor ,are the remains of a ‘courtyard style’ farmstead with ranges and yard, measuring 6.5m by 6m. 170 The Loist, Mound 289720 810420 NH81SE 12 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21081 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded a mound. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of a mound, measuring 7 m by 6m, and with a ditch running around its base. 171 Township, boathouse, 289619 810587 Historic maps A possible township comprising four roofed buildings, one Low None None None None other buildings annotated ‘Boathouse’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII) on the eastern banks of the Spey River. The boathouse is still shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII), but the other buildings shown on the 1st Edition map are no longer depicted. 172 Drumore, Building(s) 289900 810600 NH81SE 8 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that rectangular parchmarks in grass, Low Crossed by the Walkover field survey to None – site will be None (possible) MHG2584 which may be the remains of a house and byre, are visible on proposed record the extent and avoided aerial photographs (1989) just south of Drumore. underground cable condition of the building(s); route. Ground disturbance works for Mark-off site and avoid any the underground upstanding remains during cable could disturb construction works; any remains of the Micrositing of cable route so building(s) as to avoid the building remains 173 Inverdruie, Cultivation 290100 810600 NH91SW 23 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None remains MHG21057 Welsh, (1993) 1993) recorded cultivation remains. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that a rectangular area of complex ditches, walls and ridges survives at this location. 174 Inverdruie, Earthwork 290200 810700 NH91SW 22 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21056 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded an earthwork. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records the presence of an arc of bank, measuring 3 m wide, running for 80 m. 175 Clachan (Farmstead) 289893 810823 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Inneru’, and surrounded Low None None None None by rig and furrow is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location A C-shaped steading and house with associated formal garden, annotated as ‘Inverdruie’ is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition map (1875 & 1903: Sheet LXXIII). The same steading and house are shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 176 Inverdruie, Building(s) 290100 810900 NH91SW 21 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that field work in this area (Welsh Low None None None None MHG21055 Welsh (1993) 1993) recorded an earthwork. No further details are provided. Welsh (1993) records that the outlines of a building platform, measuring 18 m by 7m, with a 5 m wide ditch across the north side and round the west end of the platform. The platform may relate to three wooden houses formerly in this locality. 177 Inverdruie, General 290200 810900 NH91SW 34 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of a village at Low None None None None MHG23620 Inverdruie, and the NMRS holds four general photographs of the village. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 178 Inverdruie, 290220 810950 NH91SW 35 NMRS The NMRS records the presence of Inverdruie schoolhouse and Low None None None None Rothiemurchus holds a general photograph of the building. Schoolhouse 179 Gravel Pit 290065 811048 Historic maps A gravel pit is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map. Negligible None None None None 180 Rothiemurchus, Tennis 290007 811069 NH91SE 27 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of Rothiemurchus Low None None None None Court and Tennis MHG52455 tennis court and pavilion and the NMRS holds general Pavilion photographs of the court and building. 181 Corrour House, 289700 811150 NH82SE 53 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of Corrour House and Low None None None None Country House, MHG49800 the HER holds a general photograph and print of the building. Hunting lodge 182 Rothiemurchus, 290035 811158 NH91SW 37 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of Rothimurchus Medium None None None None Episcopal Church of St MHG15402 & Statutory List Episcopal Church and burial ground and the NMRS holds general John The Baptist and MHG31427 photographs of the church. Burial Ground The Statutory List records that the church was built in 1929-30 and comprises a simple aisled cruciform church orientated east to west. There is a small vestry in the north-west re-entrant angle of the church and a simple burial ground surrounds the church. The present church replaced and earlier ‘iron church’ erected in 1904. The church and its graveyard are Category B Listed (Index no: 256). 183a-b Inverdruie Saw Mill 289836 811411 Historic maps, CFA Five roofed buildings (183a), annotated as ‘Inverdruie Saw Mill’, Negligible Proposed Watching brief of any Imperceptible – Negligible – (2009) are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: underground route ground breaking where the only small section recording off Sheet LXXIII). The same mill is shown on the Ordnance Survey crosses the north- proposed underground of mill lade will be site will off-set 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LXXIII) as four roofed buildings. west end of the mill- cable crosses the mill lade affected any The saw mill is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 lade (183b) and (183b) unavoidable map having been replaced by later Sewage Works. ground-breaking direct impact Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded that the remains works during of a mill lade (183b), formerly supplying water to the Inverdruie installation of the Saw Mill, are visible running through woodland along the base of cable may disturb a north-east facing slope below Tig na Druidh. The lade is visible remains of the lade. to the north-east as far as the access to an electricity substation, beyond which it appears to have been destroyed with the construction of the substation. The lade survives as a substantial earthwork defined by an infilled ditch typically 2 m wide and 1m deep, with an upcast bank typically 4 m wide and 1.5 m high flanking it to the north-east. The mill lade is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LXXIII). 184 Former Saw Mill 290050 811547 CFA (2009) CFA (2009) records that the site of a former saw mill is shown on Low None None None None Tait’s map (1789) close to the north bank of the River Druie. Field survey carried out by CFA at the time recorded that no visible remains of the saw mill survive in what is now an improved field. 185 Aviemore, Souterrain 289900 811700 MHG29965 HER; CFA (2009) The HER records that there is a cropmark of a souterrain visible Medium None None None None on aerial photographs (1995) to the west of a track. Other very indistinct annular and square cropmarks present between the souterrain and Rothiemurchus Fisheries could also be of archaeological origin, although this is not certain. Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded that there is no surface trace of this site in what is now an improved field. 186 Dell, Palisaded 290110 811730 NH91SW 9 / NMRS; HER; CFA The NMRS and HER record that the cropmarks of a sub-circular High Crossed by existing Scheduled Monument Area None – site is a None – site Enclosure MHG4637 (2009) enclosure with an internal diameter of about 45m, have been 133kV line and will be visibly marked out Scheduled will be revealed by oblique aerial photographs (RCAHMSAP 1995) in a proposed 33kV line during dismantling and Monument and avoided field 450m north-west of Dell Farm (NH91SW 36). A possible construction works, and the should be avoided unenclosed settlement associated with the enclosure is visible site will be avoided; during all immediately to the west (187). dismantling and Archaeological monitoring of construction works Field survey carried out in 2009 by CFA recorded that there is no ground breaking for new Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact surface trace of the palisaded enclosure in what is now improved poles for proposed 33 kV fields. line that lie just outside the The palisaded enclosure is a Scheduled Monument (Index no: Scheduled Monument area 9337). 187 Dell, Unenclosed 290070 811720 NH91SW 17 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that the cropmarks of a possible Medium The south-east edge Archaeological monitoring of Imperceptible – Negligible - settlement MHG4616 unenclosed settlement have been revealed by oblique aerial of this site is crossed the construction of new potential for buried recording of photographs (RCAHMSAP 1995) in a field 500 m north-west of by the existing 133kV poles for proposed 33kV line remains associated any buried Dell Farm. There are at least two round houses (NGR c. 29007 line. There are no in this area to record any with the settlement remains prior 81174 and NGR c. 29006 81169), with internal diameters surface traces of the possible buried remains to survive in this to erection of between 10m and 12m. A number of indeterminate cropmarks are settlement surviving area and be wooden poles scattered across the field. however buried disturbed during will off-set any Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded that there is no remains may still dismantling works direct impact surface trace of this site in what is now an improved field. survive and dismantling works for the removal of the angle tower could disturb any buried remains. 188 Cambusmore, 290068 811169 CFA (2009) Field survey carried out by CFA 2009 recorded that two grassed Low None None None None Clearance Cairns over clearance cairns are located c. 4m apart just above a steep 290058 811862 south-east facing slope and immediately south-east of an improved arable field. Both cairns are approximately 5 m across and 0.5 m high. They were most likely formed from stone cleared from the adjacent field. 189 Cambusmore Quarry 290202 811921 CFA (2009) Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded what appears to Negligible None None None None be a large sand quarry cut into the top of a steep south-facing slope, in an area of grass and heather moorland. The quarry is visible as a large rounded and grass-covered depression measuring c. 20m east to west by 12 m and up to 2.5 m deep. There is however no evidence of spoil heaps around the hollow. 190 Cambusmore, building 290276 812104 CFA (2009) Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 located what may be the Low None, as the None None None and enclosure poorly preserved remains of a small, rectangular building potential building lies measuring 7 m east to west by 4 m, over turf walls spread to 1.5 clear of the cable m wide and 0.2 m high, with a possible entrance on the south route and there is no wall. The site is visible as one of several patches of coarse grass physical trace of the within otherwise open heather moorland, and is not certainly of former field archaeological origin. The location of the building appears to correspond generally with that of a building shown on Tait’s estate plans of 1789. On that map the building is depicted in a sub- rectangular field containing cultivation rigs within what was annotated as ’improveable moor’. What may be a head dyke separating farmland and moor ran from the north-west corner of the enclosure down to the River Spey. Neither of these features could be detected during field survey. The site is not depicted on Morrison’s estate plans of 1842, and it is absent from the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875). 191 Dell Farm, Former Rig 29000 811800 CFA (2009) Desk-based assessment carried out by CFA in 2009 noted that Low Area of former rig Watching brief on ground- Imperceptible - Negligible - and Furrow Tait recorded in 1789 that Dell was surrounded by open fields and furrow remains breaking works associated only a small area of recording of containing cultivation rigs. The rigs had been replaced by crossed by existing with the construction of the the cultivation any buried enclosed fields by the time Morrison mapped the lands of Dell in 132kV line, and proposed 33kV poles to remains will be remains prior 1842. What may be the buried remains of cultivation rigs are proposed 33kV line. record any surviving buried affected to erection of visible at various locations on vertical aerial photographs (1966). Excavation of remains. wooden poles Field survey carried out by CFA also in 2009 detected no visible proposed poles for will off-set any trace of these cultivation remains. new 33kV line may direct impact disturb any surviving buried cultivation remains. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 192 Cambusmore, Mounds 290826 812750 APs, CFA (2009) Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded two annular Low None None None None bank features (that to south-west larger than that to the north- 290849 812762 east) are visible on vertical aerial photographs taken in 1966. The land has subsequently been planted, and field survey could identify no trace of them. 193 Cambusmore, Field 290680 81289 CFA (2009) Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded the denuded Low None None None None Bank remains of a turf bank which ran south from the crest of the scarp of the river terrace above the River Spey, before curving around to the south-west and petering out after around 40 m. The bank survives at best 1 m wide and 0.5 m high 194.1a- Cambusmore, 290980 8129100 MHG25052 / HER; Historic Survey carried out by Ann Wakeling in 1996 discovered the Low The remains of the None None None b Building, Pit, Kiln, MHG45178- maps; Wakeling remains of a settlement (194.1a & b) in pasture on a terrace farmstead 194.1a) MHG45180 (1996); CFA (2009) above the River Spey, just outside the north-west boundary of a are crossed by route plantation. Wakeling identified a building measuring 11 m x 5 m, of existing 132kV line very indistinct at the west end; a circular pit, 3 m in diameter, a and proposed 33kV little to the west; and a kiln, 3.7 m x 3.2 m, with an entrance in the line. However the north-west, 21.8 m to the north-east. upstanding remains Later field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 confirmed the of the settlement presence of the settlement features (194b) largely described by (194.1b) stand clear Wakeling. The building (at NGR 290981 812908), orientated of both and will not north-east to south-west, is defined by low, heather-covered turf be affected by walls containing no stone. The wall is defined at the rounded, dismantling / north-east end, where it survives 1.2 m wide and 0.3 m high. The construction work other walls survive little more than 1 m wide and 0.1-0.2 m high, and the remains of the south-east wall are vestigial. There is no trace of an entrance, and the grassed interior is level and featureless. The pit (at NGR 290973 812909) is shallow-sided, approximately 2 m in diameter and 0.4 m deep. The kiln (at NGR 291004 812925) measures 5 m north-east to south-west by 4 m externally, and is defined by a low bank 0.3-0.6 m high surrounding the kiln bowl. The kiln bowl opens to the north-west, where a threshold stone (possibly a lintel above a flue) appears to be present beneath the turf or stoke-hole. A slight square hollow, c. 3 m and 0.2 m deep, is present immediately north-west of the kiln bowl, and presumably was a working floor adjacent to the kiln; there are traces of any walling surrounding the sunken area. The building and pit occupy a slightly raised terrace, whereas the kiln lies on lower ground to the north-east. Other features identified consist of a length of turf bank to the north of the building, spread to 4 m wide and 0.2 m high (at NGR 290985 812934); a rectangular depression 4 m long, 3 m wide and 0.3 m deep (at NGR 290990 812938). The function of the depressions is unknown, and they are not necessarily related to the farmstead. CFA also confirmed the presence and description of the wall (175c). The outline of an irregular field (194.1a) is shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1875 &1902: Sheet LVIII) and this may be associated with the features (194.1b) recorded by the HER and CFA. The building, pit or the kiln, recorded by the HER and CFA, are not depicted on the maps. The farmstead is recorded on Roys map (1747-55), annotated as ‘Camismor’ and Tait’s estate map of 1789 presents a more detailed record of ‘Cambusmore’, depicting a rectilinear pasture enclosure containing five buildings, with areas of cultivation (identified by rig and furrow) and woodland extending to the north and west. 194.2 Boundary Dyke 291240 813600 MHG25052 / HER; Historic The HER records that a boundary wall runs from NGR 29124 Low The remains of a Micrositing of the None – site will be None MHG45178- maps; Wakeling 81360 to 29025 81235. The remains of a building are visible field boundary underground cable route avoided 290450 811900 MHG45180 (1996); CFA (2009) approximately 15 m from the angle of the wall. The building (194.2) are crossed and 33kV pole positions to Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact measures 11 m by 5 m and has a very indistinct west end. A few in several places by avoid the field boundary; metres to the west is a circular pit measuring 3 m in diameter the proposed route of while the remains of a kiln, 3.7 m by 3.2 m, with an entrance in the the underground Marking-off of wall and north-west quadrant lies 21.8 m to the northwest. cable and both the avoidance of these during construction works; Survey carried out by Wakeling in 1996 recorded the boundary proposed 33kV line wall running in an irregular line north-east to south-west across and existing 132kV the Cambusmore area, on a terrace above the River Spey, from line. Dismantling and NGR 29124 81360 to 29025 81235. It was described as having a construction works in face of dressed stone, revetted back into grassed over earth and this area will disturb rubble infill. the remains and remove small Later field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 traced the wall sections of the dyke. further south than recorded by Wakeling to NGR 29045 81190, although for much of this additional section it is obscured beneath a dense band of broom that runs along the south-west edge of a modern conifer plantation. In this area it is degraded, generally surviving 1.5-1.2 m wide and 0.8 m high, and with much of the stone face collapsed or removed. Further north the wall is preserved in better condition, although the stone face has in places collapsed in short sections. The wall is reputed to have been built in the 1840s (Alph McGregor, Rothiemurchus Estate, pers comm.). Cambusmore appears to have been at least partly planted in the 1840s (Smout 1999, 72) and the wall may have been constructed as a plantation boundary, although if so in advance of planting. The form of the wall was designed to permit access by deer across the boundary in both directions, but to prevent stock access from the pasture to the west (Alph McGregor, pers comm.). The wall alignment (194c) is depicted on Morrison’s estate map of 1842 and the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LVIII). 195 Cambusmore Building 291153 813146 CFA (2009) Field survey carried out by CFA in 2009 recorded that a rectilinear Low None None None None hollow measuring 4 m east to west by 2m, and 0.2 m deep, is present on a gentle S-facing slope within a pasture field. It may be the remains of a sunken-floored building, but this is not certain. It is located within the farmland of the former Cambusmore settlement (194a), although no association between the two should be inferred from this. 196 Callard Dyke, 291430 813590 MHG25050 HER The HER records that the site of a house is depicted on the Low None None None None Pityoulish, Building Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LVIII) and the 1881 census records the building as ‘Callard Dyke’. The building is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet LVIII). 197 Pump 291514 813578 Historic maps A pump is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map Negligible None None None None (1875: Sheet LVIII), but is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet LVIII). 198 Farmstead (clachan) 291718 813785 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Genslich’ is depicted on Unknown None None None None Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. The farmstead is not shown (Low) on the Ordnance Survey 1st or 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1902: Sheet LVIII). 199 Sheepfold 291935 813986 Historic maps A rectangular sheepfold, with three compartments, is depicted on Low None None None None the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1875: Sheet LVII). The sheepfold, now comprising of eight compartments, is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1902: Sheet LVII). The sheepfold is not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 200 Pityoulish, Agricultural 292020 814260 NH91SW 60 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record the presence of agricultural workers’ Low None None None None Workers Cottage MHG38033 cottages, and the NMRS holds site plans and elevations of the buildings. Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact 201 Pityoulish, Cropmarks, 292000 814400 MHG29966 & HER The HER records that the cropmarks of a possible souterrain and Medium None None None None Souterrain, Pit(s) MHG43259 pit(s) are visible on aerial photographs (1995). 202 Pityoulish, House 292190 814360 NH91SW 59 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of a house at Low The existing 132kV None None None (&202a- MHG37621 Historic maps Pityoulish. No further information is provided. line and the b) A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Pittolies’, is depicted on proposed Roy’s map (1747-55). underground cable route clip the edge of The small estate of Pityoulish House, comprising a country house, the grounds steading, formal gardens and other associated buildings, is st surrounding depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1 Edition map (1874: Sheet Pityoulish House. LIX and 1875: Sheet LVIII). The layout of the steading, house However, none of the and formal gardens, located between the house and steading are nd buildings associated unchanged on the Ordnance Survey 2 Edition map (1903: Sheet with Pityolish House LIX) map; a number of outbuildings (202a/b) associated with the st will be affected by main house, shown as roofed on the 1 Edition map, are no the dismantling / longer shown suggesting that these buildings had been cable installation abandoned. works. 203 Pityoulish, Graveyard 292270 814100 MHG25054 HER The HER records that a private burial ground for the Ogilvy family, Low None None None None containing three gravestones for Christina Augusta Ogilvy, d. 12/9/1940, Henry Iain Ogilvy, d. 22/9/1940 and Sir Herbert Kinnaird Ogilvy, Baronet, d. 1/3/1956, is present at Pityoulish The graveyard, defined by a circular wall is visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM). 204 Culrannoch, Township 292500 814030 MHG25059 HER The HER records that the faint remains of the settlement of Low None None None None Culrannoch are visible. The settlement is depicted on estate plans (RHP 2503) dated c.1770. An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement is depicted on Roy’s map (1747-55) at this location. The farmstead is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st or 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet LIX. 205 Farmstead (clachan) 292673 814351 Historic maps An un-named ‘clachan’ or settlement is depicted on Roy’s map Unknown Crossed by proposed Walkover survey to record None – upstanding None (1747-55) at this location. The township is not shown on the (Low) underground cable any potential upstanding remains will be Ordnance Survey 1st or 2nd Edition maps (1875 & 1903: Sheet route. The remains of the township in avoided LIX). underground cable this area; route runs down either side of the Marking-off of any current public road upstanding remains and and will be ploughed avoidance of these during into the road verge. construction works; The likelihood of any buried remains surviving in this area is limited. However any surviving upstanding remains in this area may be disturbed by vehicle movement during installation of the cable route. 206 Pityoulish, 292750 914450 NH91SW 43 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that the cropmarks of a round house, Medium The proposed cable None None None Cropmark(s), Pit(s), MHG35301 pits and a possible souterrain have been revealed by oblique route will run along Roundhouse, aerial photographs (RCAHMSAP 1995), in a field 500m northeast the road verge and Souterrain (possible) of Pityoulish. The round house measures about 15 m -18 m in will avoid the site diameter and may have a circular pit-defined structure within the interior. A crescentic feature at its north-west side, some 30m long, may be a part of the round house or represent a possible Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact souterrain. A roughly circular line of at least seven large pits, each about 2-3m in diameter, surround the round house, and a further cluster of at least five pits is visible approximately 30m to the south-west. There are other indeterminate cropmarks scattered across the field, although the full extent of these is unknown. 207 Milton, Cup Marked 293120 814370 NH91SW 47 / NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record that there is a boulder with a number Low None None None None Stone MHG24821 Holden and Dalland of cup-markings on its upper surface, situated on a moderately (1999) steep NNW-facing slope (Holden & Dalland 1999). 208 Tom-na-Chraggan, 293130 814450 MHG25065 HER The HER records that the presence of a well was noted at this Negligible None None None None Well location in 1987. No further information is provided. 209 Milton, Building 293200 814480 NH91SW 28 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that an unroofed building is depicted Low None None None None MHG26562 on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1867: Sheet LIX), but is not shown on the 1973 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. Examination of the historic maps indicates that the building is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LIX). 210 Pityoulish, Stones 292910 814665 MHG33066 HER The HER records that a group of stones is present on the side of Low The remains of a Walkover field survey to None – site will be None the B970, Coylumbridge to Nethybridge road. The stones consist possible stone circle record the extent and avoided of column like stones and one flatter stone. are crossed by the condition of the stones; Law (undated report) suggests that these are the remains of a proposed route of the underground cable. Mark-off site and avoid any prehistoric stone circle that was moved to the side of the field upstanding remains during during land improvement works in the 18th century. Construction works in this area will construction works; potentially disturb Micositing of cable route so the remains as to avoid the building remains 211 Pityoulish, Stones 293132 814987 MHG33067 HER The HER records that a group of stones is located on the B970, Low The remains of a Walkover field survey to None – site will be None Coylumbridge to Nethybridge road. possible stone circle record the extent and avoided Law (un dated report) suggests that these are the remains of a are crossed by the condition of the stones; proposed route of the prehistoric stone circle that was moved to the side of the field Mark-off site and avoid any during land improvement works in the 18th century. underground cable. Construction works in upstanding remains during this area will construction works; potentially disturb Micositing of cable route so the remains as to avoid the building remains 212 Buildings and an 293340 815249 Historic maps Two small, roofed, square buildings and a square enclosure, Low None None None None enclosure located immediately north of a cross-roads, are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1874 & 1903: Sheet LIX). Neither the buildings nor the enclosure are shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 213 Farmstead 293616 815995 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Cruitmor’, is depicted on Low None None None None Roy’s map (1747-55). A farmstead, comprising a C-shaped steading, roofed farmhouse and two enclosures, annotated as ‘Croftmore’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1874: Sheet LIX). On the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition (1903: Sheet LIX) the farmstead is shown as a C-shaped steading, five roofed buildings and two enclosures. The same farmstead is shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map, but the steading shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition maps is not depicted and it appears to have been demolished to make way for a later building. 214 Lag of Clunie, Leper 293900 815000 MHG24837 HER The HER records that a township is noted on estate plan RHP Low None None None None Colony, Township 2503, dated c.1770, as Lag of Clune. Four buildings arranged in Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact a straight line, with a kailyard just to the south of a track leading up the hill to the east, are visible on the ground as low turf footings. Local tradition suggests that this was a leper colony. 215 Limekiln 293697 815349 Historic maps A limekiln is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map Low None None None None (1874: Sheet LIX), but is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LIX). 216 Enclosures, 293781 815445 APs Two small irregular enclosures, possibly the remains of Low None None None None Sheepfolds sheepfolds, defined by what appears to be turf-covered banks, 293805 815482 are visible on modern aerial photographs (GoogleTM) just south- west of Kincardine Church (217). 217 Kincardine Church and 293836 815519 NH91NW 10.0 & NMRS; HER; The NMRS and HER record the presence of Kincardine Church Low None None None None Burial Ground 10.1 / Statutory List; and its associated burial ground. The church dates from the pre- MHG4476, Historic maps Reformation times and the south wall features a lancet window MHG29783 & said to be a ‘leper squint or blink’ (Mathieson 1953). MHG47588 The statutory list records that the present church was built around 1780 and this probably incorporated medieval fragments of an earlier 12th century church. The church was renovated and re- cast in 1897. It comprises a simple rectangular harled church. Roy’s map (1747-55) depicts the church, annotated as ‘Kirk of Kincairn’, at the southern edge of a farmstead or small settlement. The church and graveyard are depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1874 & 1903: Sheet LIX). The church and graveyard are Category C(S) Listed (Index no 545). 218 Mullingarroch, Natural 2950200 8179500 NH91NE 2 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER note that Mathieson (1953) records that a Negligible Crossed by proposed Walkover survey to record None – site will be None Feature(s), Cairn & MHG4676 & cairn known as ‘Carn na Feola’ is situated on the moor to the east underground cable any potential upstanding avoided Cist (possible) MHG41000 of the Mill of Kincardine. It stands on a terrace and is surrounded route remains in this area; by an earthen rampart. A stone cist is said to have been found there in 1866 containing the bones of a man, woman and child. Marking-off of any There are smaller cairns and remains of hut circles round about. upstanding remains and avoidance of these during Later survey carried out by the Ordnance Survey in 1969 records construction works that there are no trace of hut circles or cairns in the area to the east of Mill of Kincardine. However at NGR 29502 81795 there is a conspicuous natural knoll around which are numerous banks and depressions. This is possibly ‘Carn na Feola’ but the name is not known locally. 219 Building 289200 809200 Historic maps A roofed building and attached enclosure are depicted on the Low None None None None Ordnance Survey 1st and 2nd Edition maps (1874 & 1903: Sheet LIX). The building and enclosure are not shown on the 2011 Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 map. 220 Mill of Garroch, 294800 81840 MHG25031 HER; Historic maps The HER records that ‘Mill of Garroch’ is depicted on estate maps Low None None None None Watermill RHP 2737, dated 1756. The ‘Mill Damm’, also noted on the same plan, is located at NGR 29496 81812 and the mill lade runs from NH 9482 1813 to 9497 1812. The mill, comprising three roofed buildings, one partially roofed building and an enclosure, annotated as ‘Mullingarroch Mill (Corn & Saw) is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1874: Sheet LIX). The same mill is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LIX) depicted as three roofed buildings and two enclosures, and annotated as ‘Mullingarroch Mill (Corn)’. 221 Farmstead 295037 818297 Historic maps A ‘clachan’ or settlement, annotated as ‘Millingarroch’, is depicted Low None None None None on Roy’s map (1747-55). A farmstead, comprising five roofed buildings, and two enclosures, annotated as ‘Mullingarroch’, is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1874: Sheet LIX). The same Appendix 7.1: Gazetteer of Sites and Monuments within the Narrow Study Corridor

ID Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Value / Predicted Direct Proposed Mitigation Magnitude of Significance Sensitivity Impact Residual Impact of Residual Impact farm is shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition map (1903: Sheet LIX) as comprising three roofed buildings. 222 Building 295434 818637 APs A roofed building is visible on aerial photographs (1954). The Low None None None None building is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition map (1874: Sheet LIX) suggesting that it is of more recent origin. Given the location of the building in an area of forestry plantation, it is possible that the building was a short-lived structure associated with forestry works. 223 Lag nith Cuimeinach, 291300 813400 Grant 1835-45 The place-name Lag nith Cuimeinach (Hollow of the Cummings) Low None None None None Skirmish (site of) refers to the reputed location where the Shaws (aka Macintoshes; former lairds of Rothiemurchus lands) ambushed and killed the leading men of the Cummings (aka Comyns), thus ending a running feud between the two families. The Shaws were informed of the approach of the Cummings by a lookout stationed on Callart Hill (Grant 1845, 139-40). The date of this alleged skirmish is not known, but if occurred, it probably took place sometime around the 14th or 15th century. 

Appendix 7.2: Miscellaneous Records

Site name and type Easting Northing NMRS / HER no Source Site description Ruthven, Burgh 276000 799000 NN79NE 2 / MHG2607 NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that this was erected burgh of barony in 1684 (Prdye 1965). Spot Find, Silver Groat, 276000 79900 NN79NE 28 / NMRS; SMR The NMRS and HER record that a David II silver groat was found at the military barracks at Ruthven (Week 2003). Ruthven Barracks MHG47850 Insh Church; Spot-find; 281000 801000 MHG14319 HER The HER records that a bronze bell was recovered from Insh Church. Bronze Bell Aidie Mill, Grain Mill 278800 800300 MHG34965 HER The HER records that an early 19th century water-powered grain mill, which is now used as a craft centre, is present at this location. The location for Aide Mill as provided in the HER is however wrong. There is no building present at the location given for the mill and Aide Mill is actually found located just south of the village of Tain. The correct HER record for the watermill being recorded under MHG8682 and NMRS no. NH78SE 36.01 at NH 787 804. River Spey, Find-spot, 291000 813000 NH91SW 11 / NMRS; HER The NMRS and HER record that a sherd of a Neolithic vessel of dark brown ware was found at the foot of an electric pylon on the River Spey between Vessel (Neolithic) MHG25226 Grantown (NH 03 27) and Newtownmore (NN 71 99), a distance of 28 miles. 

 The characterisation and assessment of setting has been conducted with reference to the methodology set out in Chapter 7. In the ‘ID’ column, numbers in brackets are concordances to site numbers in Appendix 7.1. (The assessment of the character and setting of the individual assets has been carried out using desk-based resources, including: Ordnance Survey maps, modern aerial photographs (Google EarthTM and Google Street View).

Appendix 7.3: Characterisation of the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor and identified as having theoretical visibility with one or more elements of the Proposed 33kv Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR Easting Northing Character Setting Sensitivity of Contribution of setting to Sensitivity of no asset understanding and setting appreciation of asset SCHEDULED MONUMENTS 925 Scheduled Lynchat, souterrain 550m NH70SE 3 / 277669 801944 NMRS / SMR description: The well- The souterrain is situated in a flat pasture field immediately north High Moderate (localised) High WNW of, Kingussie MHG4405 preserved remains of a horse-shoe of the A9 carriageway and on the upper banks of a slope that rise shaped souterrain discovered in 1835 above the Spey flood plain. It is surrounded by open farmland which survives as a grassed mound. and views out can be gained to the River Spey valley and the Cairngorm Mountains. The souterrain was likely connected once with a prehistoric settlement (excavation has shown that many of these sites are linked with the remains of round-houses) and the key aspects of the monument is the immediate farmland surroundings. 9337 Scheduled Rothiemurchus, palisaded NH91SW 9 / 290146 811727 NMRS / SMR description: The Cropmarks of a palisaded enclosure. The key aspect of the High Moderate Moderate (186) enclosure to NW of Dell Farm MHG4637 cropmarks of a sub-circular palisaded setting of this feature is its close spatial relationship with probably enclosure visible on aerial photographs related features adjacent to it (Appendix 7.1 185 & 187) and its in a field 450 m north-west of Dell Farm. distinctive topographic location within farmland close to the confluence of the Rivers Druie and Spey. There is no surface trace of this site in what are now improved fields. 90255 / Scheduled & Ruthven Barracks, Kingussie NH79NE 1.0 - 276467 799751 NMRS / SMR description: A multi-phase Situated on a prominent alluvial mound. Wide open views out to High High High 7659 A Listed 1.1 / site dating from at least the 14th century surrounding landscape from the barrack, and the barracks (48 & 49) (Historic MHG4510, when a fortress was constructed on a themselves are a prominent feature in the surrounding landscape Scotland MHG39965 & prominent alluvial mound. The fortress (visibly prominent from the A9 carriageway and from the B970 Property in MHG47715 was replaced by a castle in the 16th public road). Due to its location on top of the mound 360 views Care and century. The castle was destroyed in are gained from the barracks and its location would have given it promoted 1689 but seems to have been rebuilt a prominent vantage point for the government troops. Its setting visitor site)) sometime before 1715. In 1718 the is integral to its understanding and appreciation. current barrack buildings were erected in 1718 by the government of the time, but the barracks were burnt by fugitives from Culloden in 1746 and never repaired. The barracks comprise a square walled enclosure with an entrance in the east, 3-storey angle towers and a 5-bay barrack block with paired out bays. The associated stables comprise a long gabled block with a hay loft and lean-to to the rear. LISTED BUILDINGS 257 A Listed Aviemore Railway Station NH81SE 6.1 / 289553 812344 Statutory List description: Aviemore The Railway Station is situated on the eastern side of Grampain High High (localised) High with Island Platform, MHG18592 Railway Station built in 1892 by the Road (main road) in Aviemore and on the west side of the Footbridge and Fencing &MHG46524-5 Highland Railway. Listed structures Strathspey Railway line. Forms part of the main shopping area of include a range of buildings including the the town and opposite the Cairngorm Hotel to the west. main offices, waiting rooms, platforms Surrounded by buildings which make up the town and provide the and footbridges. The station was building with an enclosed urban setting. restored in the 1990s. 248 B Listed Kinchurdy NH91NW 21 / 293519 815946 Statutory List description: A two storey This building is situated in an enclosed setting, surrounded by Medium High (localised) High MHG42979 & farm house, built around 1820, with later woodland, on the western bank of the River Spey and east of MHG16116 single-storey and attic rear wing Loch Dallas. The main elevation of the building is SSW-facing. extension. Immediately north of a large modern farm steading is associated with the building. The key aspect of the building is the immediate farmland surroundings of the farmhouse which are linked to its

1  Appendix 7.3: Characterisation of the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor and identified as having theoretical visibility with one or more elements of the Proposed 33kv Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR Easting Northing Character Setting Sensitivity of Contribution of setting to Sensitivity of no asset understanding and setting appreciation of asset presence. 252 B Listed Rothiemurchus, Dell NH91SW 36 / 290424 811366 Statutory List description: Late 19th This farm steading is situated within improved farmland to the Medium High (localised) High Steading (Rothiemurchus MHG15391 century farm steading ranged around a north of the village of Inverdruie. The front of the steading faces Estate Office) hollow square. Steading range includes south-east. The key aspect of this building is considered to be a cottage and stables. the immediate farmland surroundings of the steading which are linked with its presence. 258 B Listed Boat of Garten Railway NH91NW19.0 294342 818852 Statutory List description: Railway This building is situated on the eastern edge of Boat of Garten Medium High (localised) High Station, Footbridge, Signal – 19.2 Station and associated structures town and forms part of the urban setting of the town. Localised Box and Former Station /MHG22800-1, including the former station master’s setting principally linked with the railway line that runs past on its Master's House. MHG25040, house, footbridge and signal box all west side. Woodland present on its east and north sides screen MHG40098, constructed in the early 1860’s as part of views out from the building to the surrounding area. The key MHG46523 & the original Aviemore to Inverness Line. aspect of the building is the adjacent railway line and settlement MHG 4683 The commercial railway line was closed that are linked to its presence. in the late 1960s, but the line re-opened in the late 1970s as a preserved station of the Strathspey Railway Co. 1654 B Listed Balavil Mains and Former NH70SE 41 / 278998 802279 Statutory List description: Two-storey This former farmstead and associated farmhouse are situated just Medium High (localised) High Steading MHG15420 & dwelling house built around 1800 with west of the A9 carriageway and B9152. The buildings are MHG44051 associated steading which is no longer in surrounded by trees which provide an enclosed and local setting agricultural use. for the house. 1672 B Listed Dunachton, West Lodge NH80SW 3 / 282201 804455 Statutory List description: A single storey This building is situated immediately east of the B9152 public Medium High (localised) High MHG3137 cruciform gate lodge dating to around road. It is surrounded by trees and bushes which provide an 1869. enclosed setting although some views are probably gained out to the local surrounding landscape. The lodge sits just west of Loch Insh but views out in this direction are likely blocked by the Inverness to Perth Railway embankment. 1673 B Listed Kincraig, Boat of Insh Bridge NH80NW 7 / 283495 805594 Statutory List description: Late-19th Bridge carrying the Feshiebridge to Kincraig public road over the Medium High High over River Spey MHG4458 century 8-span plate girder wooden River Spey and at the head of Loch Insh. River setting with wide bridge with rubble piers and abutments. open and long distant views out over Loch Insh and the surrounding Cairngorm Mountains to the south, and views along the river valley to the north. 1676 B Listed Kinrara House NH80NE 87 / 287563 808094 Statutory List description: Early-19th The building is situated on the edge of woodland to the west of Medium High (because of its High MHG15371 century (circa 1800) country house. The the River Spey. The building forms part of the Kinrara GDL. The connections with Kinrara house may incorporate an earlier (18th main elevations of the house are orientated north-west to south- GDL) century) cottage. 5-bay elevation with east; the south-east facing elevation overlooks an area of open bowed return end bays. An addition was parkland/ improved farmland and the surrounded hills. The north- made to the east wind in the 1930s. west elevation taking in the entrance courtyard of the house and woodland/parkland of the Kinrara GDL. 1678 B Listed Kinrara Duchess of Gordon's NH80NE 4 / 286878 807688 Statutory List description: Early-19th The monument is situated in an area of woodland on a south-east Medium High (because of its High Monument MHG45102 century commemorative monument facing slope overlooking the River Spey and areas of open connections with Kinrara comprising a square granite base farmland. The monument stands in Kinrara GDL and forms part GDL) supporting a plinth with clasping angle of a group of listed buildings located within the GDL. It stands piers and a granite pyramid set on the within the estate owned by the Gordon family and is thus plinth. Erected in memory of Jane, associated with its surroundings through a historical connection. Duchess of Gordon who died in 1812. 4337 B Listed St Drostan's Church NH80SW 1.0- 282268 804633 Statutory List description: A small simple The ruins of the church and its burial ground are situated in an Medium Moderate (localised) Medium 1.1 / late- or post-medieval ruinous church area of pasture just west of the B9152 public road. The church MHG4437, situated in rectangular rubble walled would have originally overlooked the southern end of Loch Insh MHG41433 & burial ground. The church was ruinous but these views are now blocked by the Inverness to Perth railway MHG47592 by the early-19th century. embankment that runs past on its eastern side. Surrounding trees and rises in topography to the west provide a localised and almost enclosed setting for the building, although the church and the remains of its burial ground are likely glimpsed from the A9 carriageway together with Insh Loch. The key aspect of the setting of this building is its association with the burial ground.

2  Appendix 7.3: Characterisation of the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor and identified as having theoretical visibility with one or more elements of the Proposed 33kv Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR Easting Northing Character Setting Sensitivity of Contribution of setting to Sensitivity of no asset understanding and setting appreciation of asset 6409 B Listed Kincraig, Former NH80SW 46, 280954 803662 Statutory List description: Former The former hospital buildings are all grouped together on a raised Medium Low (localised) Low Meadowside Hospital. MHG15367 Hospital buildings opened in 1906 plateau to the west of the B9152 and overlooking the River Spey comprising three linked blocks in valley. The longest views are gained to the east taking in river symmetrical H-plan layout with a central back dropped by the Cairngorm mountains. 2-storey administration block linked by long corridors to single storey ward blocks. The hospital buildings were converted to flats in the 1990s. 6903 B Listed Glentruim House (By NN69SE 12 / 268115 794939 Statutory List description: Earlier 19th This building is situated on an east-facing slope within a small Medium High (localised) High Newtonmore) MHG15386 century long symmetrical 2-storey gabled designed landscape that includes Glentruim Stables and house over raised basement with late- Glentroon Burial Ground. The house itself stands on the south- 19th/ early-20th century 2 bay dining room east edge of the designed landscape and the main elevation and garden front tower additions and a faces west. The designed landscape is surrounded by woodland late 19th century 3-storey square tower in (Wood of Glentruim) which appears to provide a enclosed and the near centre of the east side. localised setting for the designed landscape and its associated structures. 7667 B Listed Feshiebridge, Bridge over NH80SE 11 / 285147 804301 Statutory List description: Later 18th Bridge carrying public B970 road over the River Feshie. Situated Medium High (localised) High River Feshie MHG15423 century single span rubble bridge in a small river valley with views from bridge concentrated down springing from natural rock abutments. river valley orientated north-west to south-east. Enclosed river setting. 7673 B Listed Newtonmore Railway Station NN79NW 15 / 271580 798447 Statutory List description: Mid-19th This building is situated immediately east of the Inverness to Medium High (localised) High MHG15360 century symmetrical single storey H-plan Perth railway line on the south-eastern edge of Newtownmore range of buildings on down platforms. town. The railway is surrounded by other buildings that make up the town and provide the building with an urban setting. The key aspect of the building is the adjacent railway line that is linked to its presence. 7674 B Listed Newtonmore, Spey Bridge NN79NW 26 / 270876 798015 Statutory List description: 1925-26 3- This bridge carries the B9150 public road over the River Spey. Medium High High over River Spey MHG15365 arched reinforced concrete Modern The main views from the bridge are concentrated along the Spey Movement bridge designed by Sir Owen River valley orientated west to east, however there are also wide Wilson and Maxwell Ayton. Sir Owen open views out to the surrounding landscape, particularly to the Wilson was one of the most celebrated north, taking in areas of forestry back dropped by the Cairngorm engineers of the modern movement era Mountains. The setting of the bridge is principally the immediate of design and he along with Ayton river valley over which it crosses; yet the landscape views designed several bridges along the A9. afforded, particularly to the north, do provide a wider landscape The bridge combines imaginative character for the bridge. aesthetics with innovative structural design. 36275 B Listed High Street, Roman Catholic NH70SE 36.0- 275546 800590 Statutory List description: Church with This building stands on the southern side of the high street of Medium High (localised) High Church of St Columba And 36.1 / rectangular tower at east end and small Kingussie town. It is surrounded by buildings that make up the Presbytery MHG44939- gabled Lady Chapel at north-west. A town and which provide an enclosed urban setting for the church. MHG46730 1950-60s single storey Presbytery dwelling is linked to the rear of the church. 36276 B Listed High Street, Court House NH70SE 59 / 275824 800672 Statutory List description: Mid-19th This building is situated on the northern side of the high street of Medium High (localised) High MHG15429 century 2-storey building. Kingussie town and surrounded by buildings that make-up the town and which provide an enclosed urban setting for the church. Views from building concentrated on immediate high street. 36280 B Listed High Street, Parish Church, NH70SE 38.0- 276074 800715 Statutory List description: Early-19th This church stands within an oval burial ground at the centre of Medium High (localised) High Burial Ground and Gate Piers 38.1 / century simple rectangular church with Kingussie town and just south of the town’s High Street. Church of Scotland MHG23705, rubble walled burial ground and late 18th- Surrounded by buildings that make-up the town and which MHG23703 & 19th century tombstones. The entrance provide an urban and enclosed setting for the church and its MHG44754 to the church is flanked by a pair of burial ground. The key aspect of the setting of this building is its early-/mid-18th century square granite association with the burial ground and a historical link with the gate piers. surrounding town. 36282 B Listed Kingussie Railway Station, NH70SE 14 / 275621 800416 Statutory List description: Late 19th This railway station is situated on the northern side of the Medium High (localised) High

3  Appendix 7.3: Characterisation of the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor and identified as having theoretical visibility with one or more elements of the Proposed 33kv Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR Easting Northing Character Setting Sensitivity of Contribution of setting to Sensitivity of no asset understanding and setting appreciation of asset Footbridge and Signal Box MHG15369 century long single-storey S facing range Inverness to Perth Railway line and on the western edge of of buildings linked to a 2-storey station Kingussie town. The key aspect of the building is the immediate house at the rear constructed mid- to railway line that is linked to its presence and the urban setting of late-19th century. the town. 43492 B Listed Locomotive Shed and NH81SE 4 / 289796 812915 Statutory List description: A four-road This building is situated on the eastern edge of the town of Medium High (localised) High Offices, Strathspey Railway, MHG4449 railway engine shed, dated 1898 and Aviemore and immediately east of the Strathspey Railway Line. Aviemore constructed for the Highland Railway. The key aspect of the building is the adjacent railway line that is The finest surviving locomotive shed in linked to its presence. Scotland. 259 C(S) Listed Strathspey Boat of Garten, NH81NW 38 / 294205 818921 Statutory List description: A mid-19th This building is situated on the southern side of Deishar Road in Low High (localised) Medium Deishar Road, MHG15410 century single storey dwelling house. the town of Boat of Garten. The building faces north and is entirely surrounded by buildings which make up the town and provide the building with an enclosed urban setting. 545 (217) C(S) Listed Kincardine Church, and NH91NW 10.0 293836 815519 Statutory List description: A church built This church and graveyard are located in open farmland just east Low High Medium Burial Ground Church of & 10.1 / around 1780 with probably some earlier of West Croftmore Farm. The church itself stands in a small burial Scotland MHG4476, medieval building fragments ground bounded by a wall and views can be gained out to the MHG29783 & incorporated into the later church. The immediate surrounding farmland from the graveyard, although MHG47588 church was renovated and recast in woodland shelterbelts are likely to screen wider views. The key 1987 with some original windows aspect of the setting of this building is its association with the blocked and the communion table and burial ground and a historical link with the surrounding farmsteads pulpit replaced. The church itself stands to which it would have provided a community focus. in small graveyard defined by a simple rubble wall. 1671 C(S) Listed Balavil, West Lodge and NH70SE 31.1 / 278882 802013 Statutory List description: Single-storey This building and associated gate piers are situated immediately Low Moderate (localised) Low Gate Piers MHG15434 L-plan gate lodge dated to 1865 along west of the B9152 public road. Surrounded by woodland that with a pair of 1940s carriage gates and generally screens views out to surrounding areas although some flanking matching pedestrian gates. The glimpses of forestry back dropped by the Cairngorm Mountains carriage gates display the MacPherson are likely to be gained from the eastern elevation of the lodge. crest. The lodge was formerly The woodland surrounding the house nevertheless appears to associated with Balavail House but is provide a principally enclosed and localised setting. Due to the now separated from this due to the re- realignment of the A9 the lodge has lost its geographical link to alignment of the A9. Balavil House. 7669 C(S) Listed Insh House (Fomer Church of NH80SW 27 / 283577 803779 Statutory List description: A late-19th This building is situated in a small open area on the edge of Low High (localised) Medium (88) Scotland Manse) MHG15433 century Parliamentary2-storey manse Inshriach Forest and immediately next to the cross roads of the designed by Thomas Telford. B970 and the road to the forest. The building which faces northwest, overlooking the B970 public road, sits in a small garden surrounded by trees and bushes which appear to provide an enclosed and localised setting for the house. 7672 C(S) Listed Newtonmore, Craigmhor NH79NW 12 / 271391 798945 Statutory List description: 2-storey and This building is situated on the west side of the main street of Low High (localised) Medium Hotel MHG15354 attic building dating to circa 1875. A Newtonmore town. The building faces west looking out over the good and unaltered example of a centre of the town. It is surrounded by other buildings that make Victorian hotel. up the town and appear to provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. 36270 C(S) Listed Duke Street, Highland Folk NH70SE 18.0 / 276019 800642 Statutory List description: 2-storey house This building is situated on the southern edge of Kingussie town. Low High (localised) Medium Museum, Former Pitmain MHG15350 dating to circa 1790 with mid-19th century The building faces south overlooking the Highland Folk Museum Lodge additions and alterations. Forms part of and areas of open farmland that surround the town. The building the Highland Folk Museum. is surrounded by other dwelling houses and shops on its north, east and west side that form the town centre of Kingussie. Some open views out to the surrounding landscape and taking in long distance glimpses of the Cairngorm Hills are likely to be gained from the southern side of the building. Principally urban setting. 36271 C(S) Listed Duke Street, Macrobert NH70SE 60 / 276003 800674 Statutory List description: 2-storey house This building is situated on the southern edge of Kingussie town. Low High (localised) Medium House (Highland Folk MHG15387 dated circa 1840. Forms part of the The building faces west. It is surrounded by other buildings that Museum) Highland Folk Museum. form the town centre of Kingussie which provide an enclosed urban setting for the building.

4  Appendix 7.3: Characterisation of the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor and identified as having theoretical visibility with one or more elements of the Proposed 33kv Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR Easting Northing Character Setting Sensitivity of Contribution of setting to Sensitivity of no asset understanding and setting appreciation of asset 36272 C(S) Listed 49-53, High Street (Odd Nos) NH70SE 63- 275889 800731 Statutory List description: 2-storey 19th This building is situated on the west side of the main street of Low High (localised) Medium 65 / century house. Kingussie town. It is surrounded by other buildings that make up MHG23832-34 the town and provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. 36273 C(S) Listed 85, High Street, Deveron NH70SE 66 / 276004 800777 Statutory List description: Earlier 19th This building is situated on the west side of the main street of Low High (localised) Medium House MHG15413 century symmetrical 2-storey house. Kingussie town. It is surrounded by other buildings that make up the town and provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. 36274 C(S) Listed 115, High Street Cameron NH70SE 67 / 276138 800826 Statutory List description: Early-19th This building is situated on the north side of Kingussie High Low High (localised) Medium Cottage MHG15418 century 2-storey cottage Street. The building faces south looking over the high street. It is surrounded by other buildings that make up the town and which provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. 36277 C(S) Listed High Street, Old Burial NH70SE 5.1 / 275859 800673 Statutory List description: Rubble walled This burial ground is situated just south of Kingussie High Street. Low High (localised) Medium Ground and Gate Piers MHG23797 & burial ground opening of Kingussie High It is surrounded by and overlooked by buildings, both shops and MHG44753 Street. Pedestrian entrance flanked by a dwellings that form the town centre. Situated in an enclosed pair of early-mid 18th century gate piers. urban setting. The key aspect of the setting of this building is its A few 18th and 19th century tombstones association with the burial ground and a historical link with the survive within the burial ground. surrounding town. 36278 C(S) Listed 88, High Street, Gordon NH70SE 68 / 275979 800738 Statutory List description: Mid-19th This building is situated on the south side of Kingussie High Low High (localised) Medium House MHG15438 century symmetrical 2-stoey house. Street. The building faces south looking over the high street. It is surrounded by other buildings that make up the town and which provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. 36279 C(S) Listed 104, High Street Monaliadh, NH70SE 69 / 276078 800777 Statutory List description: Earlier 19th This building is situated on the south side of Kingussie High Low High (localised) Medium Rear Wing MHG15352 century single storey cottage now Street. The building is surrounded by other buildings that make forming rear wing to Monaliadh. up the town and which provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. 36281 C(S) Listed Newtonmore Road, NH70SE 70 / 275474 800511 Statutory List description: Late-19th This building is situated on the western edge of Kingussie town. Low High (localised) Medium Kildrummie MHG15362 century small decorative rustic timber Surrounded by other dwelling houses, which make up the town single-storey dwelling. An unusual and which provide an enclosed urban setting for the building. survival of a late Victorian Highland rustic building form. 48029 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Dalfaber Road, NH81SE 42 / 289405 811692 Statutory List description: Late-19th to This building is situated on the southern edge of the town of Low Moderate (localised) Low Pine Bank (Former MHG30511 early-20th century single storey and attic Aviemore and just east of the B9152. Now forms part of the Pine Craigellachie House) dwelling house in Highland estate style. Bank Chalet Centre and surrounded by a number of modern Despite alterations the building retains wooden chalets. Surrounded by woodland which provides an much of its original character. enclosed and localised setting for the house. 48030 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Grampian Road, NH81SE 25 / 289492 812325 Statutory List description: Probably later This building is situated on the western side of Grampian Road Low High (localised) Medium Cairngorm Hotel MHG22675 19th century hotel with early-20th century (main road) in Aviemore. The building which faces east is sited extensions. Two storey building with opposite the Aviemore Railway Station. Surrounded by buildings attic in Highland estate style. which make up the town and provide the building with an urban setting. 48031 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Grampian Road, NH81SE 40 / 289549 813193 Statutory List description: Late-19th to This building is situated on the western side of Grampian Road Low High (localised) Medium Glenspey including Boundary MHG30509, early-20th century single storey and attic (main road in Aviemore). The building faces east and is entirely Walls and Gatepiers MHG32773, dwelling house in Highland estate style. surrounded by buildings which make up the town and provide the MHG42730 & One of only a few remaining unaltered building with an enclosed urban setting MHG42724 villas in the centre of Aviemore. 48032 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Grampian Road, NH81SE 41 / 289543 812952 Statutory List description: Late-19th to This building is situated on the western side of Grampian Road Low High (localised) Medium Shelter Stone MHG30510 early-20th century single storey and attic (main road in Aviemore). The building faces east and which dwelling house in Highland estate style. provide the building with an enclosed urban setting. One of only a few remaining little-altered villas in the centre of Aviemore. 49646 C(S) Listed Falls Of Truim, Old NN69SE 25 / 268009 792453 Statutory List description: Late-19th This building is situated in an area of farmland just north of the Low High (localised) Medium Schoolhouse including MHG47662 century school and schoolhouse, both River Trium. It is surrounded by open farmland and there are Garden Walls buildings now converted to single open views out to the surrounding landscape. dwelling.

5  Appendix 7.3: Characterisation of the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor and identified as having theoretical visibility with one or more elements of the Proposed 33kv Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR Easting Northing Character Setting Sensitivity of Contribution of setting to Sensitivity of no asset understanding and setting appreciation of asset GARDEN AND DESIGNED LANDSCAPES (GDLs) (140) GDL Doune of Rothiemurchus 281154 808414 The Inventory description: A picturesque The GDL lies in Strathspey around 4 km south of Aviemore. The High High High designed landscape that forms the main designed landscape extends along the east banks of the River ornamental landscape character along Spey, to the west of its confluence with the Milton Burn. The GDL this stretch of Strathspey. The current dominates its surroundings, and together with Kinrara GDL on the designed of the GDL was set in the 19th Spey’s west bank contributes to the landscape character of this century according to the picturesque section of Strathspey. The broad open strath is flanked by principles, this replaced an earlier formal undulating hills. These hills contain views along the length of the designed landscape that was designed broad flat floodplain, mainly southwards, where the parkland during the 18th and 19th centuries. There extends along the riverside, accentuating the long views. are still fragments of a grand formal Panoramic mountain views are also intrinsic to Rothiemurchus. avenue that linked The Doune with Ord The Doune provides an elevated vantage point in the valley, from Ban visible today. The GDL forms the which these views are appreciated. Remnants of the formal setting for one Category A Listed avenue survive and, in views from The Doune, serve to draw the Building, Rothiemurchus Croft House, eye south-east. The estate woodlands contain significant stands and several other Category B and C(S) of Caledonian pine, which broadly, cover the area of 18th century Listed Buildings, including The Polchar, pinewood. Areas of parkland lie south and east of The Doune The Doune of Rothiemurchus, along the low-lying flood plain. Most is now arable although some Rothiemurchus Old Manse and James parkland trees survive, the most prominent being the remnants of Martineau Memorial. The GDL has a the early/mid 18th century avenue south-east of The Doune. long historical connection with the Grant Family and the development of the GDL during the 19th century is documented in Grants Memoirs. The Inventory assesses the site has having outstanding scenic value and historic value, due to its connection with the Grant family, high horticultural value regarding the estate woodlands, high architectural value due to the picturesque buildings present in the GDL and a high archaeological value with a possible motte and bailey site and the presence of an old parish church. (136) GDL Kinrara 286674 808326 The Inventory description: An The GDL lies in Strathspey, some 5km south-west of Aviemore High High High outstanding example of a late 18th and 15km north-east of Kingussie. The River Spey forms the century picturesque landscape design eastern boundary of the policies and the western boundary is which makes a significant contribution to formed by the B9152, Kingussie-Aviemore road, with the main the scenic qualities and nature Edinburgh-Inverness railway line lying just within the policies. conservation values of Strathspey. The The Kinrara policies are contiguous with those of Rothiemurchus GDL was laid out by Jane Gordon, wife and Inshriach House, which extend along the opposite banks of of the 4th Duke, who built it as a country the Spey. Strathspey is framed by the Monadhliath Mountains to retreat. The GDL forms the setting for its west and the Cairngorms to its east, and Kinrara is situated so several Category B Listed Buildings as to benefit from the magnificent, panoramic views resulting from including Kinrara House and the Duke this situation. High and low vantage points within the policies and Duchess of Gordon Monuments. focus on the River Spey. Within the policies, the wooded hill of The inventory assess the site has having Torr Alvie forms a major highpoint. The hill itself is crowned by outstanding scenic value and the Duke of Gordon monument and is a prominent landmark from outstanding value as a work of art due to within and outside the estate. The GDL uses the natural its picturesque form and landscape landscape as a backdrop to a planned scheme which includes structure, a high historic value because Scots pine, larch, spruce and single species stands of Scots plne of its connections with the Duchess of and some birch and oak. To the south of Torr Alvie, between the Gordon and contemporary landscapes, Main Drive and the River Spey, meadows are set out along the and a high architectural value as it river, on the low-lying, flatter areas. These contrast with the provides the setting for a series of wooded slopes of Torr Alvie and areas of rough grassland. They landscape monuments. line long views across and along the route of the Strathspey. 

6  Using the methodology described in Chapter 7, the following tables present the findings of the assessment of the indirect (operational) impacts of the proposed development on the settings of those assets identified in Appendix 7.3, from which one or more elements of the proposed 33kV line are predicted to be theoretically visually perceptible. All impacts are predicted to be direct, long-term but ultimately reversible, and are predicted to be neutral unless otherwise stated in the ‘Likely Significance of Impact’ column. (The impacts have been assessed purely on desk-based resources, including: Ordnance Survey maps, modern aerial photographs (Google EarthTM and Google Street View).

The assessments take into account the likely impact of the presence of the proposed line and, where presently theoretically visible, the removal of the existing tower line. For those assets from where the existing tower line to be dismantled is theoretically visible but the proposed line is not theoretically visible, refer to Appendix 7.5.

Appendix 7.4: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Development on the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features from where one or more Elements of the Proposed 33kV line are Predicted to be Theoretically Visible

ID Status Name Key aspects of setting Sensitivity of Magnitude of impact Likely Significance of Impact identified setting SCHEDULED MONUMENTS 925 Scheduled Lynchat, souterrain 550m Farmland location; High Imperceptible – the existing tower line lies around 3 km from the Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain WNW of, Kingussie Contribution to prehistoric souterrain on the opposite side of the River Spey. The majority of the unchanged. farmland landscape; existing tower line is screened from view by intervening forestry however at Recreational and Educational least two steel towers, situated at Killiehuntly, are visible from the value monument (GoogleTM Street View). These towers will be removed as part of the proposed development. The proposed line will be located about 1 km to the north of the existing line and thus closer to (approximately 1.8 km from) the monument. Where the proposed line passes the monument it will mostly be an underground cable, however, a short section of pole s will be constructed at Dell of Killiehuntly, to the south-west of the monument. The proposed line is anticipated to be principally screened from view by intervening forestry and there will be no appreciable change to the character of the wider landscape surrounding this building. 9337 Scheduled Rothiemurchus, palisaded Does not have an appreciable High Low – the existing tower line crosses this monument and the proposed 32 Minor and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain essentially (186) enclosure to NW of Dell Farm physical setting as no surface kV line will replace the existing line on almost the same alignment. unchanged. remains of the site survive; It Currently the towers for the existing line stand well clear of the site and do setting adds little to its value or not significantly affect the setting of the site, proposed wooden poles will significance as an potential require to be placed at a closer distance than the current towers. archaeological resource. This will only however represent a minor change to the surrounding landscape and will not materially affect either the appreciation of the topographic setting of the site or the spatial association with adjacent archaeological features (visible on aerial photographs). 90255 / Scheduled / Ruthven Barracks, Kingussie Topographic setting on High Low – the existing tower line passes approximately 600m on the south Minor, beneficial and not significant–a highly visible modern intrusion within 7659 Listed prominent mound; long side of the monument and at least six steel towers are visible from the the wider landscape setting of the monument will be removed. (48 & 49) Building distance views out to monument where they cross the lower slopes of Beinn Bhuidhe. The line surrounding landscape; is one of three overhead lines that pass the monument on its south side; Historic Scotland property in the other two lines are, however, smaller wooden pole lines. The existing care with a high educational line running between Knappach and Old Milton will be removed and resource and evoking a sense replaced principally with an underground cable although a short section of of place. Historically linked proposed line will be constructed between Invertromie and The Dell of with major events in Scottish Killiehuntly. Where steel towers are to be replaced by smaller wooden History. poles, principally at Knappach, then these are anticipated to be at least partly screened from view by intervening woodland. LISTED BUILDINGS 257 A Listed Aviemore Railway Station Urban location; Contribution to High Imperceptible – the section of the existing 132kV line that passes east of Negligible, and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain with Island Platform, historic townscape; Historic the building will be dismantled and this section replaced with an essentially unchanged. Footbridge and Fencing connection with Victorian underground cable route. Sections of the existing 132kV line, to the north- Railway innovations. east and south-east of the station will be replaced by the proposed 33kV line on much the same alignment. The proposed 33kv line is anticipated to be principally screened from view by intervening buildings on the edge of Aviemore and woodland along the banks of the River Spey. There will be no appreciable change to the character of the wider landscape surrounding this building. Appendix 7.4: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Development on the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features from where one or more Elements of the Proposed 33kV line are Predicted to be Theoretically Visible

248 B Listed Kinchurdy Enclosed location in woodland; High Imperceptible – trees surrounding the farmhouse, and which appear to Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of this asset will remain Contribution to historic farming provide an enclosed setting for the building, likely screen views out to the essentially unchanged. landscape. surrounding landscape and the existing tower line. The proposed line will be constructed further south-east of the building and this is also anticipated to be screened from view by intervening woodland. There will be no appreciable change to the character of the wider landscape surrounding this building. 252 B Listed Rothiemurchus, Dell Farmland location; High Imperceptible – the existing tower line is visible in the wider farmland Negligible and not significant – the setting of this asset will remain Steading (Rothiemurchus Contribution to historic farming surrounding the building. The section of existing line, that passes the essentially unchanged. Estate Office) landscape. building on its northwest, will be partially be replaced by a wood pole line and partially by a underground cable thus reducing the amount of OHL that will be visible. The proposed line will replace the existing line on much the same alignment and there will be no appreciable change to the character of the wider landscape surrounding the building. 258 B Listed Boat of Garten Railway Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – the section of the existing 132kV line that passes east of Negligible, and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain Station, Footbridge, Signal historic townscape. Historic the building will be dismantled and this section replaced with an unchanged. Box and Former Station connection with Victorian underground cable route. Sections of the existing 132kV line, to the south- Master's House. Railway innovations. east of the station will be replaced by the proposed 33kV line on much the same alignment. The proposed line is anticipated to be principally screened by forestry plantation. There will be no appreciable change to the character of the wider landscape surrounding this building.

1654 B Listed Balavil Mains and Former Enclosed location surrounded High Imperceptible – the existing tower line lies almost 2 km to the south-east Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of this asset will remain Steading by trees; Contribution to of this building on the opposite side of the Spey river valley, running essentially unchanged. historic farming landscape. between Drumguish and Inveruglas. Intervening forestry principally screen views to the existing line although one or two steel towers are likely to be seen in the far distance, although generally back dropped by forestry. The replacement of the existing tower line with two proposed wood pole lines in approximately the same alignment will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding of the building. 1672 B Listed Dunachton, West Lodge Contribution to historic High Imperceptible – the existing tower line is situated almost 1.5 km to the Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain landscape south-east of the building on the opposite side of Insh Loch. The lodge sits unchanged. in a small basin on the west side of the loch and views out appear to be limited by the Inverness to Perth railway embankment and by intervening forestry. The replacement of the existing tower line with two proposed wood pole lines on approximately the same alignment will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding of the building. 1673 B Listed Kincraig, Boat of Insh Bridge River valley setting; Views out High Imperceptible – intervening woodland appears to screen any views of the Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain over River Spey over Loch Insh; Historic, visual existing tower line. The proposed line will also be screened from view by unchanged. and functional association with intervening forestry and will not affect the setting of the bridge. the River Spey. 1676 B Listed Kinrara House Historic, functional and visual High Imperceptible – it is likely that the existing 132kV line can be glimpsed to Negligible, beneficial and not significant - there may be a detectable but not links with Kinrara GDL. the south-west of the building where it crosses the River Spey valley and material change to the setting of the building. crosses moorland slopes at the Moor of Alvie, although intervening woodland may restrict these views. This stretch of the existing tower line is to be dismantled and replaced by an underground cable; any views of the proposed line which would be present to the south-west (this stretch ending at Dalnavert) would likely be screened by intervening forestry. 1678 B Listed Kinrara Duchess of Gordon's Secluded woodland setting; High Imperceptible – it is likely that the existing 132kV line can be glimpsed to Negligible, beneficial and not significant - there may be a detectable but not Monument Historic, functional and visual the south-west of the monument where it crosses the River Spey valley material change to the setting of the building. links with Kinrara GDL. and crosses moorland slopes at the Moor of Alvie, although trees surrounding the monument probably restrict these views. This stretch of the existing tower line is to be dismantled and replaced by an underground cable; any views of the proposed line which would be present to the south-west (the stretch ending at Dalnavert) would likely be screened by intervening forestry. 4337 B Listed St Drostan's Church Secluded road side setting; Medium Imperceptible – the existing tower line is situated almost 1.5 km to the Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain Appendix 7.4: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Development on the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features from where one or more Elements of the Proposed 33kV line are Predicted to be Theoretically Visible

Spiritual and functional link south-east of the monument on the opposite side of Insh Loch. Views from unchanged. with burial ground that it stands the monument to the existing line are likely to be screened by the in. intervening Inverness to Perth railway embankment and by intervening forestry. The replacement of the existing tower line with two proposed wood pole lines in approximately the same alignment will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding of the building. 6409 B Listed Kincraig, Former Contribution to historic Low Imperceptible – the existing tower line lies almost 2 km to the south-east Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Meadowside Hospital. landscape of this building on the opposite side of the Spey river valley, running unchanged. between Sollierie and Insh House. Intervening forestry (Inshriach Forestry) principally screen views to the existing line, although glimpses of two existing steel towers (based on GoogleTM – Street View) (situated just south-east of Lynachlaggan) may be visible backdropped by the forest. The replacement of the existing tower line with two proposed wood pole lines on approximately the same alignment will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding of the building. 6903 B Listed Glentruim House (By Enclosed woodland setting; High Imperceptible – woodland surrounding the country house, and which Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain Newtonmore) Historical, functional and visual appears to provide an enclosed setting for the building, is likely to screen essentially unchanged. links with other buildings within views out to the surrounding landscape and the existing tower line. The small designed landscape. replacement of the existing 132kV line with the proposed 33kV line, on approximately the same alignment, will also be screened from view by the woodland, and it is not located within the small designed landscape setting of this building. 7667 B Listed Feshiebridge, Bridge over Historic, visual and functional High Imperceptible – the existing tower line does not appear to be visible from Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain River Feshie association with the River this location (wires that are visible (based on GoogleTM – Street View unchanged. Feshie and the road. crossing the river just north of the bridge appear to be another unconnected line) being screened from the bridge by intervening forestry. The replacement of the existing 132kV line with the proposed 33kV line, on approximately the same alignment, will not appreciably change the wider landscape surroundings of this site. 7673 B Listed Newtonmore Railway Station Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – the existing tower line does not appear to be visible from Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain historic townscape. Historic this location being screened from the bridge by intervening forestry. The unchanged. connection with Victorian replacement of the existing 132kV with the proposed 33kV line on Railway innovations. approximately the same alignment will not appreciably change to the wider landscape surroundings of this site. 7674 B Listed Newtonmore, Spey Bridge Historic, visual and functional High Low – the existing tower line, which passes the bridge to the south, is Minor, beneficial and not significant – there will be a detectable but not over River Spey association with the River visible in views down (to the southeast) the River Spey river over which the material change to the setting of the building. Spey. bridge crosses. At least four steel towers are visible above woodland (that surrounds Ralia Lodge) as it runs along the lower slopes of Ordan Shios. The replacement of the existing tower line with the proposed line, on approximately the same alignment, will not appreciably change the wider landscape surroundings of this bridge. 36275 B Listed High Street, Roman Catholic Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Church of St Columba And historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. Presbytery the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36276 B Listed High Street, Court House Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36280 B Listed High Street, Parish Church, Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the church and make- Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Burial Ground and Gate Piers historic townscape. up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to the unchanged. Church of Scotland surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36282 B Listed Kingussie Railway Station, Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the church and make- Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Appendix 7.4: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Development on the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features from where one or more Elements of the Proposed 33kV line are Predicted to be Theoretically Visible

Footbridge and Signal Box historic townscape. up the urban centre of the town screen any views out to the surrounding unchanged. landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 43492 B Listed Locomotive Shed and Urban location; contribution to High Imperceptible – woodland present on the eastern side of the buildings Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain Offices, Strathspey Railway, historic townscape. screens views out in this direction and to the existing tower line. The unchanged. Aviemore section of line that runs past the building to the south-east will be removed and replaced by an underground cable. Small section of proposed line will also be constructed, along the alignment of the existing line, to the south and east of the building. This will, as with the existing line, likely be screened from view by intervening woodland. The proposed development will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding the building. 259 C(S) Listed Strathspey Boat of Garten, Urban location; historic and Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Deishar Road, visual contribution to village. make-up the urban centre of the town screen any views out to the unchanged. surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 545 (217) C(S) Listed Kincardine Church, and Farmland location; Spiritual Medium Low – the existing tower line passes the church and burial ground on its Minor, beneficial and not significant – there will be a detectable but not Burial Ground Church of and functional link with burial south-east side, the closest steel tower being approximately 70 m from the material change to the setting of the building. Scotland ground that it stands in; monument. At least three steel towers can be seen from the church and Historical and functional link its burial ground. The proposed line will be constructed further from the with surrounding farmsteads monument, with the line being approximately 250 m and crossing an area of farmland to the south-east. The removal of the steel towers that stand close to the monument will be beneficial to the localised setting of the church and although some wooden poles for the proposed line may still be glimpsed from the monument it appears that much of this line, where it passes the church, will be screened by intervening woodland shelterbelts. 1671 C(S) Listed Balavil, West Lodge and Secluded road side location; Low Imperceptible – the existing tower line lies almost 2 km to the south-east Negligible and not significant – the localised setting of the asset will remain Gate Piers Historical link with Balavil of this building on the opposite side of the Spey river valley, running unchanged. House and its designed between Drumguish and Inveruglas. Intervening forestry and trees landscape. surrounding the building likely substantiallyscreen views to the existing line. The replacement of the existing tower line with a wood pole line in approximately the same alignment will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding the building. 7669 (88) C(S) Listed Insh House (Former Church Secluded road side location; Medium Imperceptible– the existing tower line and at least six steel towers can be Negligible, adverse and not significant – there will be a detectable but non- of Scotland Manse) contribution to historic viewed from the building although some screening is provided by trees and material change to the localised setting of the building. landscape. bushes that surround the building. The proposed line will be slightly closer to the building and some trees, present to the east of the building, maybe required to be felled as part of the proposed development. Nevertheless, the proposed line, although closer, will be lower than the existing line and it is considered that the presence of the proposed line will not appreciably change the landscape surrounding the site. 7672 C(S) Listed Newtonmore, Craigmhor Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the church and make- Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Hotel historic townscape. up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to the unchanged. surrounding landscape and the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36270 C(S) Listed Duke Street, Highland Folk Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – at least two steel towers for the existing tower line can be Negligible, beneficial, and not significant – there will be a very slight Museum, Former Pitmain historic townscape. seen from the front of this building (based on GoogleTM – Street View); the change to the setting of the building. Lodge towers being visible on the opposite side of the River Spey valley and on the lower slopes of Beinn Bhuidhe. Other sections of the existing tower line, to the south-west and south-east of the building are substantially screened by intervening forestry and topography. The closest section of the existing tower that passes the building is to be replaced by an underground cable and the existing steel towers that are visible from the building will be removed. 36271 C(S) Listed Duke Street, Macrobert Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain House (Highland Folk make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to Appendix 7.4: Assessment of the Impact of the Proposed Development on the Settings of Designated Cultural Heritage Features from where one or more Elements of the Proposed 33kV line are Predicted to be Theoretically Visible

Museum) historic townscape. the surrounding landscape and the existing tower line. The proposed line unchanged. will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36272 C(S) Listed 49-53, High Street (Odd Nos) Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36273 C(S) Listed 85, High Street, Deveron Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain House historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36274 C(S) Listed 115, High Street Cameron Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Cottage historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36277 C(S) Listed High Street, Old Burial Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Ground and Gate Piers historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36278 C(S) Listed 88, High Street, Gordon Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain House historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36279 C(S) Listed 104, High Street Monaliadh, Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Rear Wing historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 36281 C(S) Listed Newtonmore Road, Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Kildrummie historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 48029 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Dalfaber Road, Urban location; contribution to Low Imperceptible – intervening woodland that surrounds the building screen Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Pine Bank (Former historic townscape. any views out to the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. unchanged. Craigellachie House) The existing tower line, which runs to the south of Rothiemurchus Fisheries will be replaced with an underground cable, while the proposed line, to the north of the fisheries buildings will be screened from view by the surrounding woodland. 48030 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Grampian Road, Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible: intervening buildings that surround the building and make- Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Cairngorm Hotel historic townscape. up the urban centre of the town screen any views out to the surrounding unchanged. landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also be screened from view by nearby buildings (although it is likely that there will be glimpses of the line viewed from upper stories of the hotel) and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 48031 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Grampian Road, Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Glenspey including Boundary historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. Walls and Gatepiers the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 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48032 C(S) Listed Aviemore, Grampian Road, Urban location; contribution to Medium Imperceptible – intervening buildings that surround the building and Negligible and not significant – the setting of the asset will remain Shelter Stone historic townscape. make-up the urban centre of the town are likely to screen any views out to unchanged. the surrounding landscape and of the existing tower line. The proposed line will also likely be screened from view by nearby buildings, and is not located within the urban, historic townscape setting of this building. 49646 C(S) Listed Falls Of Truim, Old Farmland location; contribution Medium Imperceptible – there is no proposal for the existing steel towers, that are Negligible, beneficial and not significant – there will be a very slight change Schoolhouse including to historic landscape visible (based on GoogleTM Street View) to the west of the building on the to the setting of the school house. Garden Walls slopes of Tom na Cuille Riabhaich, to be removed as part of this project. The proposed line will be tied into the existing wood pole line around 1.2 km to the north-east of the building and this may be visible from the school house. The presence of the proposed line will not however appreciably change the setting of the school house. GARDEN AND DESIGNED LANDSCAPES (GDLs) (140) GDL Doune of Rothiemurchus Inter-relationship of landscape High Imperceptible – a section of the proposed underground cable will cross Negligible and not significant – the setting of the GDL will remain essentially and features within the the GDL and will not be visible above the ground once constructed. The unchanged designed landscape; views into underground cable will principally run parallel with a public road that and out from the designed crosses the western edge of the GDL. As it is proposed that an landscape; historic association underground cable be constructed in this area there will be no above with the Grant family; ground elements of the line. The cable route crosses principally areas of recreational value of the site. rough pasture within the GDL, although a short section will run through an area of woodland just to the south-west and west of The Polchar (Category B Listed Building 161 that forms part of the GDL). An existing 11kV cable route already runs through this area of woodland and there should be sufficient space available, to the eastern side of the existing cable route, to allow access by mechanical excavation equipment to install the proposed cable without the need to fell any of the mature trees in this area. There Comment [MH1]: TBC will therefore be no impact on the setting of the listed building or this part of the GDL. The existing 132kV line is visible in views from the north end of the GDL, at Inverdruie, when looking out from the GDL, however views to the GDL, to the south, and taking in the GDL back-dropped by the Cairngorm Mountains do not include the existing line. Equally the proposed line, which will be constructed on approximately the same alignment as the existing line, will not affect the overall appreciation of the GDL from Inverdruie. (136) GDL Kinrara Inter-relationship of landscape High Medium – the existing tower line runs along the west and north edges of Major, beneficial and significant – a highly visible modern intrusion within and features within the the GDL; at the west end of the GDL it crosses and area of open the GDL will be removed. designed landscape; views into moorland, while on the north edge it runs parallel with the B9152 and and out from the designed through an area of forestry that provides a significant picturesque setting landscape; historic association for the Strathspey Valley. Several steel towers and sections of the existing with the Gordon family. line are visible from the surrounding landscape where they form a significant modern intrusion into the rural landscape. This section of the existing line, that crosses the GDL, will be removed entirely (12 steel towers will be removed) from the GDL and the line replaced by an underground cable route that will run along the southern side of the River Spey and outside the GDL.  Appendix 7.5: Designated Cultural Heritage Features within a 4 km Wide Study Corridor that have Theoretical Visibility of the Existing Tower Line but not of the Proposed Wood Pole Line

ID Status Name NMRS / SMR no Easting Northing Sensitivity of asset Character 889 Scheduled Aviemore, chambered cairn & stone circle 160m NNE of Wester Aviemore NH81SE 1 / MHG3129 289687 813476 High Remains of extremely denuded Clava cairn 898 Scheduled Easter Delfour, chambered cairn & stone circle 180m SE of NH80NW 1 / MHG4428 284437 808580 High Clava ring cairn and remains of a standing stone circle 899 Scheduled Loch nan Carraigean, chambered cairn & stone circle 3200m N of Aviemore NH91NW 5 / MHG4647 290783 815506 High Clava ring cairn and remains of a possible stone circle 8296 Scheduled Petriny Motte, 150m N of Mains of Garten NH92SE 55 / MHG29145 296510 820155 High Earthwork remains of a Motte 9110 Scheduled Tom Pitlac, Motte NH91NW 4 / MHG4649 294715 819638 High Earthworks remains of a Motte 251 A Listed Rothiemurchus, Croft House NH90NW 2 / MHG4678 290293 809343 High Early-19th century picturesque croft house 233 B Listed Rothiemurchus, St. Columba's Church (Former Free Church now Church Of Scotland NH91SW 6 / MHG4642 290309 810866 Medium Late-19 th century Romanesque Church 234 (143) B Listed Rothiemurchus, Old Church and Burial Ground NH80NE 14 / MHG4695, 288573 809292 Medium Early-19th century church and graveyard MHG29786 & MHG39643 235 (158) B Listed Rothiemurchus, Old Manse NH80NE 15 / MHG15405 289354 809577 Medium Early-19th century manse 236 (161) B Listed Rothiemurchus, The Polchar NH80NE 94 / MHG15406 289196 809697 Medium Early-19th century single storey dwelling house 254 B Listed Rothiemurchus, The Doune Farm Cottages NH81SE 32 / MHG15396 288577 810045 Medium Early-19th century single storey range of farm cottages 1650 B Listed Alvie Parish Church and Burial Ground Church of Scotland NH80.17.0-17.1 / 286408 809330 Medium Mid-18th century church and burial ground MHG4420 & MHG29781 7660 B Listed By Ruthven Drochaid Balbh Bhordain over Allt Na Feithe Moire NN79NW 28 / MHG15376 272563 796179 Medium General Wade bridge circa 1730, situated on Old Military Road. 7668 B Listed Insh Parish Church of Scotland and Burial Ground NH80NW 3 / MHG4426 & 283585 805350 Medium Later 18th century church and burial ground MHG29782 7671 B Listed Invereshie House Hotel NH80NW 30 / MHG15440 284153 805050 Medium Early- to Mid-19th century courtyard dwelling now used as a hotel 255 (142) C(S) Listed Rothiemurchus, The Doune West Lodge NH80NE 88.1 / 288489 808898 Low Early-19th century single storey lodge house MHG15399 1651 C(S) Listed Alvie Manse (Former Church of Scotland Manse) and Steading NH80NE 100.1 / 286336 809305 Low Early-19th century manse and steading MHG47797-98, MHG44202 & MHG15388 7666 C(S) Listed Drumgluish Burnside and Byre NN79NE 19 / MHG23932 279547 799541 Low Early-mid 19th century single storey cottage 7670 (90) C(S) Listed Insh, Mile House NH80SW 48 / MHG15436 283864 804290 Low Early-19th century cottage 50843 C(S) Listed Kincraig, Feshiebridge, Dalnavert Farmhouse and Steading MHG52992 285795 806473 Low Early-19th century traditional farmhouse (105) 50909 C(S) Listed Loch Alvie Bridge on B1952 NH80NE 93 / MHG23954 287050 809285 Low Early-20th century two-arched, reinforced concrete (119) Modern Movement bridge  Key:

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17 (! Cultural Heritage Site (point)

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Title: Figure 7.1b: Cultural Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

14 Client: Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Ltd Project No. Issue: A Date: November 2011 13b Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd

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Title: Figure 7.1c: Cultural Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

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Title: Figure 7.1d: Cultural Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

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43 Title: Figure 7.1e: Cultural Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

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Existing 132kV 75 64 New 33 kV

74 New 33 kV b 63 (! New 33kV underground 62a 62b 71 New 33 kV underground b

72 E Listed Building Category A 73 E Listed Building Category B

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58 Scheduled Monument

59 Garden and Designed Landscape E E 250m Buffer 70 (!

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80 250m Buffer 79

76 (! (! 77 (! 78

Title: Figure 7.1g: Cultural Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

75 Client: Scottish and Southern 64 Energy Power Distribution Ltd

74 Project No. Issue: A 63 (! Date: November 2011 Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd 71

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Garden and Designed 84 Landscape

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83

Title: Figure 7.1h: Cultural Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

82b Client: Scottish and Southern 82a Energy Power Distribution Ltd Project No. Issue: A Date: November 2011 81 Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd

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98 Garden and Designed Landscape

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Title: Figure 7.1i: Cultural 93 Heritage Constraints within 94 Narrow Study Corridor (! (! Site:Etteridge to Boat of 95 Garten OHL Rationalisation

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140 Scheduled Monument

136 Garden and Designed Landscape

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108 105 (! 106 107 E (! Contains Ordnance(! Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. 2011. All rights reserved. License # 0100031673 Scale: 1:10,000 EE 130 Key: 129 (! E Existing 132kV 128 New 33 kV

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125 E Listed Building Category A (! 171 E Listed Building Category B

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122 Cultural Heritage Site (area) 124 123 Scheduled Monument (! Garden and Designed (! Landscape 165 (! 164 250m Buffer (! (! 163 (!

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(! Cultural Heritage Site (point) 195 Cultural Heritage Site (line)

Cultural Heritage Site (area) 194.1a Scheduled Monument

Garden and Designed 193 194.1b Landscape 194.2 250m Buffer (! (! 192 192

191 Title: Figure 7.1m: Cultural 190 Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor Site:Etteridge to Boat of (! 189 188 Garten OHL Rationalisation (! Client: Scottish and Southern 185 Energy Power Distribution Ltd Project No. 186 Issue: A 187 Date: November 2011 Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd (! 184

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203 Title: Figure 7.1n: Cultural (! Heritage Constraints within Narrow Study Corridor

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199 Client: Scottish and Southern 198 Energy Power Distribution Ltd Project No. Issue: A Date: November 2011 (! Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd

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212 Client: Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Ltd Project No. Issue: A 211 Date: November 2011 (! Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd

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1654 Key: 925 E E 1671 Existing 132kV

New 33 kV 36270-36274 36276-36280 New 33 kV b

36275 EEEEEE New 33kV underground E EEEE 36281 EE EE New 33 kV underground b 36282 7659 EE Scheduled Monument 90255 E E Listed Building Category A 7666 7672 E E Listed Building Category B 7673 E E Listed Building Category C(S) 7674 Garden and Designed E Landscape

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Title: Figure 7.2a: Combined ZTV for the proposed 33kV line and existing 132kV line and Key Cultural Heritage E Assets 49646 Site:Etteridge to Boat of Garten OHL Rationalisation

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Existing 132kV

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259 Scheduled Monument E E E Listed Building Category A E 258 E Listed Building Category B

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Proposed OHL Visible 248 899 E 545 Existing OHL Visible E E Both OHL Visible

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48031 E 48032 E E 43492 Title: Figure 7.2c: Combined 257 ZTV for the proposed 33kV EEE line and existing 132kV line 48030 and Key Cultural Heritage 48029 9337 E Assets 252 Site:Etteridge to Boat of E Garten OHL Rationalisation 233 E Client: Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Ltd Project No. 254 E Issue: A 1650 236 Date: November 2011 1651 E 235 Drawn By:CFA Archaeology Ltd 50909 E 251 EEE E E E 234 898 E Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright255 and database right. 2011. All rights reserved. License # 0100031673 Scale: 1:50,000

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