Aberchalder, a locality on the Caledonian Canal, in Inverness-shire, and on the river Oich, 5 miles SW of Fort Augustus. A regulating lock is on the canal here, to secure adjacent navigable minimum depth of 20 feet.
Aberchalder House was the place where Prince Charles Edward mustered 2000 men (26 Aug. 1745) before commencing his march toward the low country.
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