Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch nan Gillean
In or near Port Ellen.
Loch nan Gillean — lake on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch nan Gillean is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6072°, -6.2742°.
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Place summary
Loch nan Gillean is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA42. It is notable for its scenic beauty and tranquil waters, forming part of the region's diverse landscape. The loch is surrounded by rugged terrain, characteristic of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6072, -6.2742
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA42 7AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q1393558 (CC0)
- commons: Loch nan Gillean - Isle of Islay - geograph.org.uk - 1360328.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch nan Gillean?
- Loch nan Gillean is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA42 7AU).
- What is Loch nan Gillean?
- Loch nan Gillean — lake on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Loch nan Gillean?
- Drivers can use postcode PA42 7AU.
- Is Loch nan Gillean free to visit?
- Yes, Loch nan Gillean is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch nan Gillean?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA42 7AU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.