Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Shieldaig
In or near Gairloch.
Loch Shieldaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Russel Wills — 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. It is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil waters, surrounded by rugged landscapes. The loch is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking and wildlife observation, offering visitors a chance to experience the natural environment of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7000, -5.6833
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV21 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637990 (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 IV21 2AP).
- What is Loch Shieldaig?
- Loch Shieldaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Shieldaig?
- Drivers can use postcode IV21 2AP.
- How do I get to Loch Shieldaig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV21 2AP. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.