Rassal,copper mine 900m NE of

No. 126 of 442 in Wester Ross, No. 21 for history. History, 11.3 km from Shieldaig, just outside Wester Ross National Scenic Area.

The site of a former copper mine near Rassal, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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Food and drink nearby

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The Bealach Café & Gallery12 km from ShieldaigFood and pubs
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The Tee-Off Café15 km from Torridon, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Waterside Cafe16 km from Torridon, just outside the parkFood and pubs

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