Lakes · Scottish Highlands
Loch Olginey
In or near Halkirk.
Loch Olginey — a lake in scotland highlands.
Andrew Tryon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 0.9 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Place summary
Loch Olginey is a lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its scenic beauty and tranquil surroundings, typical of the region's natural landscape. Visitors can expect opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and wildlife observation in a serene environment. The area is largely unspoilt, offering a glimpse into the rugged terrain of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4833, -3.5667
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640980 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
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Archaeological sites · 3.5 km
Leosag (possible cairn or broch)
Burial mounds & barrows · 3.6 km
Cnoc an Ratha
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Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Sithean Harraig, Broch
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Achingoul, Broch
Achingoul, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Dr John Macdonald Memorial Cairn
Dr John Macdonald Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Dorrery
Ben Dorrery — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 244 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Dorrery
Ben Dorrery — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Buaile Oscar, Beinn Freiceadain
Buaile Oscar, Beinn Freiceadain — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Loch Olginey
Places to stay
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Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Olginey?
- Loch Olginey is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6XJ).
- What is Loch Olginey?
- Loch Olginey — a lake in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Olginey?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6XJ.
- How do I get to Loch Olginey?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6XJ.