Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Achray
In or near Brig o' Turk.
Loch Achray — lake in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows via the Black Water to Loch Venachar.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Achray is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows via the Black Water to Loch Venachar". Coordinates: 56.2267°, -4.3950°.
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Official information
Loch Achray is a scenic small loch located in the Trossachs district of Stirling Council Area. It is known for its recreational fishing, particularly for brown trout, and is surrounded by beautiful woodlands. The area has historical significance, featuring in the works of poets and artists.
From the Wikipedia article
Loch Achray is a small freshwater loch 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Callander in Stirling district, Scotland. The loch lies between Loch Katrine and Loch Venachar in the heart of the Trossachs and has an average depth of 11 metres (36 ft).
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Background
History
Loch Achray was for a time the home of James "Beag" Stewart (c1410-1470) of Baldorran, the son of James Mor Stewart (known as "James the Fat"), who fled into exile in Ireland when his father Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany was executed for treason by James I of Scotland in 1425. James the Fat would never return to Scotland, and he was unable to inherit the Albany estates, but James "Beag" Stewart was able to secure a royal pardon and return to Scotland. He is the ancestor of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich on Lochearnside, whose family history is recounted by Sir Walter Scott in A Legend of Montrose. ]] Stewart had a small hunting lodge on the small island at the west end of Loch Achray, "to…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2267, -4.3950
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK17 8HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Official site
- www.scottish-places.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q1818700 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Achray (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Achray.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Achray Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Loch Achray Campsite
Campsites · 0.3 km
Loch Achray South camping permit area March-September
Campsites · 0.8 km
Loch Achray
Lakes · 1.2 km
Sron Armailte
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Brig O' Michael, Black Water, Brig O' Turk
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Trossachs
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Dun Achray
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Bicycle Tree (Trossachs)
National parks · 1.9 km
Brig o' Turk
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Glen Finglas
Forests & woodlands · 2.1 km
Great Trossachs Path
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Achray Church
Achray Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Loch Achray Campsite
Loch Achray Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Loch Achray South camping permit area March-September
Loch Achray South camping permit area March-September — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Sron Armailte
Sron Armailte — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Brig O' Michael, Black Water, Brig O' Turk
Brig O' Michael, Black Water, Brig O' Turk — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Loch Achray
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Loch Achray Campsite
Loch Achray Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Loch Achray South camping permit area March-September
Loch Achray South camping permit area March-September — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Loch Katrine Eco Camp
Loch Katrine Eco Camp — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Drovers Inn
The Drovers Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Achray?
- Loch Achray is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK17 8HY).
- What is Loch Achray?
- Loch Achray — lake in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows via the Black Water to Loch Venachar.
- How do I get to Loch Achray?
- Drivers can use postcode FK17 8HY.
- Is Loch Achray free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Achray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Achray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK17 8HY. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.