Lochan na Nighinn

Lochan na Nighinn is a lake in , . Lochan na Nighinn is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the hamlet .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Acharacle and Salen.

Village
Photo: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village on the landward end of the peninsula in the , at the foot of . The ford referred to in the name spans the , and, according to legend, was the site of a battle between Somerled and a Norwegian warrior named Torquil.

Village
Photo: Alan Reid, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a coastal village on the peninsula, overlooking Bay which is an inlet of the sea loch, . Located in the Scottish council area of Highland, it is on the road to , the most westerly point of mainland .

Hamlet
is a hamlet overlooking the east coast of Bay, on the north east end of the peninsula near , . It is in the council area of Highland.

Lochan na Nighinn

Latitude
56.7291° or 56° 43′ 45″ north
Longitude
-5.8067° or 5° 48′ 24″ west
Open location code
9C8PP5HV+M8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 276137560
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­lake
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Satellite Map

Discover Lochan na Nighinn from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Derrydaff and Moss.

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Highlights include Tom na h-Eilde and Lochan na Dubh Leitir.

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