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Loch Craignish

Loch Craignish

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Loch Craignish is a sea loch on the mid-Argyll coast.

Geography

Loch Craignish lies between Oban and the Crinan Canal.[1] Its opens into the Sound of Jura and provides a safe anchorage for small craft.[2]

Several islands lie within the loch, the largest being Eilean Rìgh, Eilean Mhic Chrion and Island Macaskin. The village of Ardfern lies on its northwestern shore.[3]

History

Loch Craignish was a crossroads for prehistoric settlers between Ireland and the Great Glen.[2] A stone pier on the south of the peninsula was used by drovers from Jura and Knapdale.

Footnotes

  1. [1]
    "Loch Craignish, Argyll". Am Baile. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Western Highlands: Loch Craignish, Argyll". Scotland's Colours. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
  3. [3]
    "Craignish, Loch". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 22 November 2020.

56°09′N 5°34′W


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