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Brora is the only village in the parish of Clyne. The name Clyne comes from the Gaelic word Cluain, meaning a meadow.

Some believe that centuries ago, the River Brora flowed into a loch at what is now farmland at Inverbrora, before flowing into the sea somewhere between the Clashaig and Strathsteven. However, geologically, it is known that Scotland has popped up about 25 metres from the sea, so this could also account for the dry lake area that is Inverbrora, which may have been an inlet of the sea rather than a fresh water loch.When the first bridge and harbour were constructed, Bruar-a, or Brora, acquired its Danish name of bridgewater.

Geologically, Brora is of great interest, and many geologists of note have spent time here. In 1812, Sir Humphry Davy visited the county, and while he was here he compiled a geological manuscript which he later gifted to Dunrobin Castle. There are even exposed Jurassic rock faces to be explored, exposed by the River Brora as it makes its way to the sea. The shore from Strathsteven to Greenhill were once beaches, below which lies more Jurassic rock, some of which has also been exposed along the shore by the tides.

Loch Brora, 3 miles inland, has enjoyed various heights of water level at differing times, which can be observed in terraces along the banks. At West Clyne there are moraines, mounds of gravel left by retreating glaciers during the ice age. Stone from the old Clynelish quarry is prized for its durability, and was used in the construction of London bridge and Dunrobin Castle.