Loch Laxdale

Loch Laxdale is a lake in Western Isles, Scotland. Loch Laxdale is situated nearby to the area South Harris, as well as near the village Seilebost.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Luskentyre and Manish.

Luskentyre

Village

Photo: Peter Moore, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Luskentyre is a sparse settlement on the west coast of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Luskentyre is situated within the parish of Harris. The name Luskentyre derives from Lios-cinn-tir, meaning 'headland fort', although there is no trace or local knowledge of a fort at the headland. Luskentyre is situated 3 miles northwest of Loch Laxdale.

Manish

Village

Photo: M J Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Manish is a village, which is situated 3½ miles south of Loch Laxdale.

Flodabay

Hamlet

Photo: Stephen Darlington, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Flodabay is a hamlet, which is situated 4 miles south of Loch Laxdale.

Loch Laxdale

Type: Lake
Also known as: “Lacashlie Loch”
Category: body of water
Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

57.85° or 57° 51′ north

Longitude

-6.9° or 6° 54′ west

Elevation

423 feet (129 metres)

Open location code

9C9MR3XX+XX

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Satellite Map

Discover Loch Laxdale from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as South Harris and Seilebost.

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