Loch Merkland

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Loch Merkland

Loch Merkland is a large long inland loch in Sutherland, Highland Council Area, Northern Scotland.[1][2] It is located adjacent to the A838 main road which provides almost all access to the Loch and the to the south of it. There are many trails and hiking paths in the area, as per usual in the highlands of Scotland. On the Banks just above the Lodge there's also Merkland Cottage meaning there are residents around the Loch.[3]

Geography[]

Loch Merkland is on the A838 13.5 miles south of Laxford Bridge[4] and more than 20 miles north of Lairg.[2] Loch Merkland is in a very mountainous region with peaks on all sides and the Lake and its main inflow and outflow being located in a large valley between the mountains.[3] Nearby Peaks include , Meallan Liath Beag and Meallan Liath Mor. Smaller peaks which do not classify as mountains are also in the area and each of these larger ones all have rivers and streams which directly flow into Loch Merkland.[3][4] Southbound, flowing out of Loch Merkland is the Merkland river which flows into which is directly linked to Loch Shin.[4] The Loch is Located at an elevation of 108.8 metres above sea level.[3]

Archeology[]

A site where an ancient furnace was dug up was situated very near to Loch Merkland, and much questioning had arisen about where and when it was made. Inquires to Locals and further research proved unsuccessful.[5][6]

Tourism[]

The Merkland Lodge provides a small tourism industry for the area as it is a location where people can stay while either using the lake itself or hiking the mountains around it.[7] Fishing is also popular there with trout being the most common catch.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Loch Merkland | Seen.de". www.seen.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  2. ^ a b "Loch Merkland · Lairg IV27 4NY, UK". Loch Merkland · Lairg IV27 4NY, UK. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  3. ^ a b c d "Loch Merkland, Highland - area information, map, walks and more". Ordnance Survey Get Outside. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  4. ^ a b c "Loch Merkland from The Gazetteer for Scotland". www.scottish-places.info. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  5. ^ "Loch Merkland | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  6. ^ "Archaeology Notes | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  7. ^ "Environmentally friendly, luxury, self-catering holiday accommodation in Scotland". Merklands Wood Lodges. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  8. ^ "Fishing in Loch Merkland". fishbrain.com. Retrieved 2021-09-26.

Coordinates: 58°14′27″N 4°44′31″W / 58.2408°N 4.7419°W / 58.2408; -4.7419

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