Lochaber

Lochaber is a region in Highland Council, Scotland. Lochaber is situated near the locality Inver Mallie, as well as near the hamlet Bunarkaig.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Beinn Bhàn and Achnacarry Castle.

Beinn Bhàn

Peak

Photo: Mick Knapton, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Beinn Bhàn is a Scottish mountain situated in the Lochaber region of the Highland Council Area. Beinn Bhàn is situated 1½ miles south of Lochaber.

Achnacarry Castle

Castle

Photo: Keeshu, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Achnacarry Castle is situated 2 miles east of Lochaber.

Eas Chia-aig

Waterfall

Photo: Eoghan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Eas Chia-aig is a waterfall on the Abhainn Chia-aig, in the Highlands of Scotland. Eas Chia-aig is situated 2 miles east of Lochaber.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bunarkaig and Gairlochy.

Bunarkaig

Hamlet

Bunarkaig is a village on the north west shore… Bunarkaig is situated 2½ miles east of Lochaber.

Gairlochy

Hamlet

Photo: Nigel Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Gairlochy is a clachan, or hamlet, of population approx. Gairlochy is situated 3½ miles southeast of Lochaber.

Lochaber

Type: Region
Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

56.95° or 56° 57′ north

Longitude

-5.05° or 5° 3′ west

Elevation

138 feet (42 metres)

Open location code

9C8PWWXX+XX

GeoNames ID

2643859

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Inver Mallie and Clunes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Eilean Loch Airceig and Achnacarry.

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