so only a road bridge was built. On 16 August 1809 the firth was the scene of the Meikle Ferry disaster when an over-laden ferryboat sank with the loss of 99 lives. References External links Description from Gazetteer of Scotland SPA designation - JNCC SAC designation - JNCC Series of photographs Firths of Scotland Landforms of Sutherland Ross and Cromarty National scenic areas of Scotland Special Protection Areas in Scotland Ramsar sites in Scotland Sites of Special Scientific Interest in South East Sutherland Sites of Special Scientific Interest in East Ross and Cromarty Landforms of Highland (council area)