Loch Long, Highlands
Loch Long is a sea loch situated on the western coast of Scotland, in the Highlands.[1] It is a popular destination for tourists and fishermen.
Loch Long, Highlands | |
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Location | Highland Council area, Scotland |
Coordinates | |
Type | sea inlet |
Primary inflows | River Elchaing |
Primary outflows | Junction of Loch Alsh and Loch Duich |
Basin countries | Scotland, Great Britain |
Max. length | 2,440 km (1,520 mi) |
Max. width | 1,940 km (1,210 mi) |
Surface elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Islands | 2 Islets |
The nearby Eilean Donan Castle stands at the confluence of Loch Long, Loch Duich and Loch Alsh.
Loch Long, Loch Duich and Loch Alsh were together designated as a Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) in 2014. The designation is in place to protect the lochs' burrowed mud and their flame shell beds.[2]
References
- Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Loch Long". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- "Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh MPA(NC)". Scottish Government. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
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