Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Shieldaig
Loch Shieldaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Ian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Shieldaig is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Loch Shieldaig is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Characterised by its scenic beauty, the loch is surrounded by rugged landscapes and offers opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy walking trails along the shoreline, as well as the chance to observe local wildlife in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5500, -5.6833
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV54 8XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637991 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Shieldaig?
- Loch Shieldaig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV54 8XH).
- What is Loch Shieldaig?
- Loch Shieldaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Shieldaig?
- Drivers can use postcode IV54 8XH.
- How do I get to Loch Shieldaig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV54 8XH. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.