The Linn

The Linn stands beside the River Spey near Rothes in Moray. It is a waterfall where the river drops over a rocky lip into a deep plunge pool. The Scots word ‘linn’ describes both the fall and the pool below. The site lies in gently rolling farmland rather than rugged mountains. Its modest height makes it easy to reach from nearby roads. The constant spray keeps the surrounding grass lush even in summer. The Linn is one of Scotland’s most recognisable falls because of its clear single drop. Guidebooks list it among the country’s highest waterfalls measured by tallest single drop. Visitors often compare it with other falls named ‘linn’ or ‘eas’ across Scotland. The Ordnance Survey maps mark the feature on sheet 309. Its name appears in local records for centuries. A path follows the riverbank to a viewpoint above the fall. From here the water thunders over the lip into the pool below. The spray rises in a fine mist that catches the light on sunny days. On the far bank, fields stretch away to the hills. The air carries the sound of rushing water long before the fall comes into view.