Loch Veyatie

View towards Loch Veyatie With the Cam Loch beyond and Ben More Assynt under cloud in the distance

Loch Veyatie is a freshwater loch on the borders of Cromartyshire and Sutherland. 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.
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  Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie.
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  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.
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  Unnamed micro-island on Loch Veyatie.
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  Loch shallows.
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  View of Loch Veyatie with Cul Mòr in the distance. Note the man-made dock.
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  Loch Veyatie, north shore. Less appealing than the beach a few hundred yards to the east.
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  Sandy beach, Loch Veyatie.
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  Sandstone being recycled back to its former state here!

Outside links

• Location map: 58°4’30"N, 5°5’20"W

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