Holy Loch
The Holy Loch is a sea loch, part of the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The "Holy Loch" name is believed to date from the 6th century, when Saint Munn landed there after leaving Ireland. Kilmun Parish Church and Argyll Mausoleum is said to stand where Saint Munn's church was once located.
- Type: Bay
- Description: sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “An Loch Seunta”, “Holy loch”, “ホリー・ロフ”, and “聖潔海灣”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Blairmore and Strone Golf Course and Loch Loskin.
Kilmun Parish Church and Argyll Mausoleum
Church
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Strone and Kilmun.
Kilmun
Village
Holy Loch
- Categories: inlet and body of water
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.98333° or 55° 59′ north
Longitude
-4.91667° or 4° 55′ west
Open location code
9C7QX3MM+88
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Wikidata ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Ukrainian—“Holy Loch” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ardnadam and Blairmore.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Strone Point and Ardnadam Bay.
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Worth a closer look: Oban and Campbeltown.
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