Lochs of Scotland

There are at least 31,460 freshwater lochs in Scotland, and hundreds of sea lochs. This stunning book showcases more than 50 of the most popular, interesting and beautiful, and is a perfect guide for anyone visiting or exploring Scotland, or wanting to find out about these iconic and breathtaking locations, sometimes sitting by spectacular coast and other times nestled in between towering mountains.

Take in the classics such as Loch Ness and Loch Lomond, then meander round Loch Fyne (where red squirrels were first reintroduced to Scotland in 1847), the long Loch Long (20km and the straightest in Scotland), the fjord-like Loch Goil, and Scotland's oldest inhabited castle at Loch Sween. Discover the stunning Loch Awe (with its less attractive legend of the goddess who created it being transformed into an immortal hag), Loch Linnhe (bordered by the stunning railway line used for the filming of Harry Potter's Hogwart's Express) and Loch Nevis (Europe's deepest sea loch). This book is absolutely crammed with intriguing and surprising information.

Packed with maps and information on local facilities, this book is the perfect guide for walkers, boaters and anyone wanting to know more about these iconic and breathtaking locations. Each chapter is beautifully illustrated with remarkable colour photography, as well as absorbing text on the landscape, wildlife and history.

About the Author

As the editor of Canoeist magazine, Stuart Fisher has written monthly guides to the canals and waterways of Britain for many years, always researched from the water, and sometimes using a kayak to reach abandoned or isolated navigations. He is the author of The Canals of Britain, Coastal Scotland, and The Canal Guide.

Praise for Lochs of Scotland

“From spectacular coasts to mountain nooks, this inspiring book showcases 50 of the most interesting lochs that frame the landscape of Scotland... the perfect guide for anyone wanting to know more about these iconic locations.”
– Countryside Magazine

“A comprehensive guide to 50 of Scotland's lochs.”
– The Scotsman Magazine

“Packed with maps and information on local facilities, this book is a really useful guide for boaters, walkers, and anyone wanting to know more about these iconic and breathtaking locations.”
– Sailing Today

“Fascinating... thanks to this book, I am now much more knowledgeable about the 50 lochs featured in this splendid voyage of discovery introducing the wonderful world of Scottish lochs.”
– Best of British

“A comprehensive guide... packed with photos, maps and information on local facilities.”
– Practical Boat Owner

“Unrivalled scenery, unique wildlife and spacious landscapes are what Scotland’s iconic lochs are all about... a good reader for walkers and boaters.”
– Coast

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Loch Ken
• Loch Doon
• Loch Lomond
• Gare Loch
• Loch Long
• Loch Goil
• Loch Eck
• Loch Striven
• Loch Fyne
• West Loch Tarbert
• Loch Sween
• Loch Craignish
• Loch Melfort
• Loch Awe
• Loch Etive
• Loch Creran
• Loch Leven
• Loch Laggan
• Loch Lochy
• Loch Arkaig
• Loch Linnhe
• Loch Sunart
• Loch Shiel
• Loch Morar
• Loch Nevis
• Loch Hourn
• Loch Duich
• Loch Alsh
• Loch Harport
• Loch Snizort Beag
• Loch Sligachan
• Loch Carron
• Upper Loch Torridon
• Loch Maree
• Loch Ewe
• Little Loch Broom
• Loch Broom
• Loch Assynt
• Loch A’Chàirn Bhàin
• Loch Eriboll
• Loch Hope
• Loch Naver
• Loch Garry
• Loch Ness
• Loch Ericht
• Loch Rannoch
• Loch Tummel
• Loch Tay
• Loch Earn
• Loch Katrine
• Index