Canal locks · Scottish Highlands
Dochgarroch Lock
In or near Inverness.
Dochgarroch Lock — architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dochgarroch Lock is a place of interest in the Scottish Highlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area IV3.
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Place summary
Dochgarroch Lock is a lock located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV3. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4330, -4.3025
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV3 8JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56663571 (CC0)
- commons: Dochgarroch Lock - kingsley - 30-JUN-09.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dochgarroch Lock?
- Dochgarroch Lock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV3 8JG).
- What is Dochgarroch Lock?
- Dochgarroch Lock — architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dochgarroch Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV3 8JG.
- Is Dochgarroch Lock a listed building?
- Dochgarroch Lock is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Dochgarroch Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Dochgarroch Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dochgarroch Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV3 8JG.