Dornoch Gondola History coming to life

The first design of an aerial lift was by Scotish Clan Sutherland and the first operational aerial tram was built in 1714 by George Mackenzie near Dunrobin Castle. It was moved by horses and used to move trees down the highs and over the rivers to build defences. It is called the first known cable lift in European history and precedes the invention of steel cables. It is not known how long this lift was used. In any case, it would be another 130 years before the area would get the second cable lift, this newer version equipped with iron wire cable. READ MORE HERE