This postcard shows the River Ewe and Loch Ewe at Poolewe in Ross-shire. The loch is approximately ten miles long and is fed by the River Ewe that flows from nearby Loch Maree. Loch Ewe was an important naval base during the World Wars.
The village of Poolewe is situated at the head of Loch Ewe and generally enjoys a mild climate, due to the presence of the Gulf Stream. The growth of the village of Poolewe can be traced back to at least the 17th century. At this time the village was home to an iron furnace, used to smelt ore. Although the industry did not last very long due to depleting forests in the area, Poolewe was still one of the most significant ports on the west coast of Scotland A mail service to Stornoway ran from the village by the end of the 18th century and Poolewe was also the point of entry for cattle from Lewis and Harris. By 1849 a steamer service ran from Poolewe to the Western Isles and two years later the village saw further development with the construction of its first road.
Today, the attractive village of Poolewe is home to a campsite and a hotel. The area is popular with tourists due to the existence of Inverewe Gardens, situated by the shores of Loch Ewe
