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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Loch Veyatie is drained at its western end by Uidh Fheàrna, a channel of slow-moving water leading into [[Fionn Loch, Sutherland|Fionn Loch]], which is itself drained by the [[River Kirkaig]] leading to the notable 60-foot [[Falls of Kirkaig]] before entering [[Loch Kirkaig]]. | Loch Veyatie is drained at its western end by Uidh Fheàrna, a channel of slow-moving water leading into [[Fionn Loch, Sutherland|Fionn Loch]], which is itself drained by the [[River Kirkaig]] leading to the notable 60-foot [[Falls of Kirkaig]] before entering [[Loch Kirkaig]]. The entire course forms the border between Sutherland and Cromartyshire. | ||
==Frigate== | ==Frigate== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery caption="Images of Veyatie and surrounding areas"> | <gallery caption="Images of Veyatie and surrounding areas"> | ||
File:Bay below Creagan Mòr, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1331310.jpg|Bay below Creagan Mòr, Loch Veyatie | File:Bay below Creagan Mòr, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1331310.jpg|Bay below Creagan Mòr, Loch Veyatie. At the inner end of the bay is the small beach. | ||
File:Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1754959.jpg|Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie | File:Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1754959.jpg|Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie. | ||
File:Far eastern end of Uidh Fhearna looking eastback down the side of Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 828728.jpg|Far eastern end of Uidh Fhearna looking east back down the side of Loch Veyatie The 'shore' of the loch here was fairly flat before narrowing down towards Uidh Fhearna | File:Far eastern end of Uidh Fhearna looking eastback down the side of Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 828728.jpg|Far eastern end of Uidh Fhearna looking east back down the side of Loch Veyatie. The 'shore' of the loch here was fairly flat before narrowing down towards Uidh Fhearna. | ||
File:Island, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1331317.jpg|Unnamed micro island on Loch Veyatie | File:Island, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1331317.jpg|Unnamed micro-island on Loch Veyatie. | ||
File:Loch shallows - geograph.org.uk - 829787.jpg|Loch shallows | File:Loch shallows - geograph.org.uk - 829787.jpg|Loch shallows. | ||
File:Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 988620.jpg|View of Loch Veyatie with Cul Mòr in the distance.Note the man made dock. | File:Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 988620.jpg|View of Loch Veyatie with Cul Mòr in the distance. Note the man-made dock. | ||
File:Loch Veyatie, north shore - geograph.org.uk - 1330867.jpg|Loch Veyatie, north shore. Less appealing than the beach a few hundred | File:Loch Veyatie, north shore - geograph.org.uk - 1330867.jpg|Loch Veyatie, north shore. Less appealing than the beach a few hundred yards to the east. | ||
File:Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1330859.jpg|Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie | File:Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1330859.jpg|Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie. | ||
File:Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1331303.jpg| | File:Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie - geograph.org.uk - 1331303.jpg|Sandstone being recycled back to its former state here! | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 09:48, 3 August 2018
Loch Veyatie is a freshwater loch on the borders of Cromartyshire and Sutherland.[1] It stretches for nearly four miles north-westwards from the settlement of Elphin, and lies between Suilven and Cùl Mòr. It reaches depths of around 100 feet.
Angling
Well known for its trout (including ferox) and charr, it is a popular destination for anglers. Run-off from a salmon hatchery at the eastern end of the loch attracts large fish, including, unusually, charr, into its main feeder river, the Abhainn Mhòr. The reservoir Cam Loch is directly located a mile to the north-east, and follows the same orientation.
Geography
Loch Veyatie is drained at its western end by Uidh Fheàrna, a channel of slow-moving water leading into Fionn Loch, which is itself drained by the River Kirkaig leading to the notable 60-foot Falls of Kirkaig before entering Loch Kirkaig. The entire course forms the border between Sutherland and Cromartyshire.
Frigate
The Loch-class frigate HMS Loch Veyatie was named after the loch.
Gallery
- Images of Veyatie and surrounding areas
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Bay below Creagan Mòr, Loch Veyatie. At the inner end of the bay is the small beach. -
Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie. -
Far eastern end of Uidh Fhearna looking east back down the side of Loch Veyatie. The 'shore' of the loch here was fairly flat before narrowing down towards Uidh Fhearna. -
Unnamed micro-island on Loch Veyatie. -
Loch shallows. -
View of Loch Veyatie with Cul Mòr in the distance. Note the man-made dock. -
Loch Veyatie, north shore. Less appealing than the beach a few hundred yards to the east. -
Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie. -
Sandstone being recycled back to its former state here!
References
- ↑ (pdf) Lochs of the Kirkaig Basin. National Library of Scotland Maps: Bathymetrical Survey of the Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland. 1897-1909. p. 163. http://maps.nls.uk/dcn6/7443/74432864.6.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
Outside links
- Location map: 58°4’30"N, 5°5’20"W
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