Loch Long, Highlands
Sea inlet in Highland Council area, Scotland
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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 fishers.
LocationHighland Council area, Scotland
Coordinates57°18′46.1″N 5°27′45.3″W
Typesea inlet
River Elchaing
| Loch Long, Highlands | |
|---|---|
Loch Long, looking towards Ben Killilan and Sgumain Coinntich | |
  Loch Long, Highlands Location within Highland | |
| Location | Highland Council area, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°18′46.1″N 5°27′45.3″W |
| Type | sea inlet |
| River Elchaing | |
| 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 in 2014. The designation is in place to protect the lochs' burrowed mud and their flame shell beds.[2]
