The 10 Best Bodies of Water in Scottish Highlands, Scotland

September 18, 2021 Jana Sager

The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
Restaurants in Scottish Highlands

1. Fionn Loch

Lochinver, Gairloch Scotland
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Fionn Loch

Scenic Scottish lake region that offers scenic hiking trails and great fishing for brown trout.

2. Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin

on A831 road, Cannich IV4 7LY Scotland
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin

3. Gruinard Bay

Gairloch Scotland http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/gruinard-bay-p314331
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Gruinard Bay

Reviewed By PeterChad - Durham, United Kingdom

The drive along Gruinard Bay coast road, north from Poolewe, gives stunning views over the bay. We have seen sea otters and all three kinds of diver in this bay. One of the loveliest views in Britain.

4. Loch Brora

Gordonbush Rd, Brora KW9 6LX Scotland
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Loch Brora

5. Loch Shiel

A830, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland +44 1967 431253 http://www.dalileafarm.co.uk/boathire.html
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5.0 based on 89 reviews

Loch Shiel

Reviewed By LanceJohnson123 - Rome, Italy

Harry Potter lake - Hogworts was digitally added to one of the Hills Right next to Glenfinnan viaduct - park at the visitor centre - pay 3 pounds. Walk 5 to 10 min from the parking lot or you can take a photo from the parking lot. One side of the parking lot is the viaduct (Harry Potter bridge) and the other side is the Loch. Buggy and wheelchair friendly - path to take you from parking lot to near the side of the Loch

6. Achnahaird Bay

Scotland
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Achnahaird Bay

Reviewed By Happycampers1295 - Ryde, United Kingdom

This beach is off the beaten track on the spectacular road to Achiltibuie. There is a small car park down the end of a single track road and a footpath over the dunes and down to the beach. It can be rather windy and boggy on the path to the beach and sheep do graze freely there, but once you get there it is quite sheltered and dogs can run wild on the glorious sandy beach. It is definately our dogs favourite place in this breathtaking part of the world.

7. River Ness

Inverness Scotland +44 1456 450551 http://www.historicenvironment.scot
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4.5 based on 2,422 reviews

River Ness

This wide peaceful river flowing through the city of Inverness is great for fishing salmon.

Reviewed By rolfk232 - Uster, Switzerland

A guided city walk offers plenty of information and views about the urban areas of Inverness. You can expand that with a walk out to the locks in the Caledonian Canal (which we did), or by taking a tour in the harbor & the Moray Firth (we just walked to the harbor) — that covers a lot of the tourist aspects of Inverness. In about an hour you can experience a vastly different aspect of Inverness—the calm, idyllic, scenic atmosphere of a park. It's best to start near the castle, or at Inverness Town House: walk down to the River Ness, then follow the East bank upstream, via Ness Bank, then don't cross the river, but continue on Lady's Walk, then cross a little bridge to the first island, continue upstream, take the next bridge, finally a third one. Soon, you will find a bridge that crosses to the other side of the River Ness. But rather continue on the island, upstream, up to the tiny resting place very end. On the way back, you could switch to the West bank — I rather recommend staying on the island, strolling back on the East side path, passing a couple of sequoia trees (impressive, even though of course not comparable to those in the West of the US). Once you have left the islands, you can still decide to switch to the West bank to visit the cathedral—but without that, you should be back in the city center5 within less than an hour: a beautiful, scenic, peaceful and relaxing walk!

8. Loch Ness

Scotland https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/loch-ness/
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Loch Ness

Many people believe that this brooding lake in Northern Scotland, 21 square miles in size at an average depth of 800 feet, could certainly hide a large dinosaur-like "monster," the lake's long-time and elusive resident.

Reviewed By Elksmommy - Frisco, United States

Loch Ness is beautiful. Any view of it is just gorgeous. Thankfully, there are several places along the loch designated for stopping so that people can enjoy the view and take pictures.

9. Loch Fleet

Dornoch Scotland
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Loch Fleet

10. Loch Eilt

A830, Glenfinnan Scotland
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Loch Eilt

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