Loch Dubh

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Loch Dubh

TrÃ igh Losgaintir at low tide Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Loch Dubh is a freshwater lake located in the picturesque village of Inverness-shire, Scotland. The lake covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, providing a stunning backdrop for visitors to enjoy.

The water in Loch Dubh is crystal clear and teeming with various species of fish, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake also attracts a wide range of birdlife, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Surrounding the lake are several walking trails that offer visitors the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area. The tranquil atmosphere of Loch Dubh makes it an ideal spot for picnicking, photography, or simply enjoying a peaceful moment in nature.

Overall, Loch Dubh is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the countryside and experience the tranquility of a freshwater lake in the heart of Inverness-shire.

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Loch Dubh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.883971/-6.9130966 or Grid Reference NG0898. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

TrÃ igh Losgaintir at low tide

Sandy Gerrard

Coast of Harris

Ralph Greig

View south towards Beinn Losgaintir

View across a small Lochan towards Beinn Losgaintir. This Lochan and flat stony area is actually between Beinn Losgaintir and Beinn Dhubh (which was behind the photographer)

Stuart Fisher

Near Beinn Dhubh looking West towards North Harris

View looking in a westerly direction from stony ground between the summit of Beinn Dhubh and Beinn Losgaintir

Stuart Fisher

Moorland on Beinn Dhubh, Harris

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View west from Beinn Dhubh, Harris

Looking towards the island of Taransay.

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Beinn Dhubh, from the road to Luskentyre

Rocky moorland/grassland of the Frith Losgaintir

M J Richardson

Beinn Dhubh trig point

Mick Garratt

Boulder, south east flank of Beinn Dhubh

Mick Garratt

TrÃ igh Losgaintir

Looking across the beach from the south side of the estuary.

M J Richardson

TrÃ igh Losgaintir and Taransay

Looking west to the island of Taransay, beyond the dunes of Luskentyre.

M J Richardson

Abhainn Gil an TÃ illeir runs through TrÃ igh Losgaintir

The burn draining An Coileach runs into the estuary. Beyond is the rocky land of Frith Losgaintir.

M J Richardson

Frith Losgaintir

Seen from across the head of the Luskentyre estuary. Note the foreground covered with lugworm casts NG0897 : Lugworm casts at Luskentyre.

M J Richardson

Lugworm casts at Luskentyre

Lugworms [polychaete worms - Arenicola marina] live in U-shaped, mucus lined burrows in sand. The depressions in the sand mark the entrance to a burrow, where sand is taken in; after processing to extract nutrients the sand is excreted as a cast at the other end. They occurred in abundance in the sands near the head of the Luskentyre estuary NG0897 : Frith Losgaintir.

M J Richardson

Marks in the sand at Luskentyre

Caused by the siphons of a bivalve mollusc, the Peppery Furrow Shell [Scrobicularia plana]. Digging down would reveal the animals at the centre of the radiating depressions left by the inhalant and exhalant tubes.

M J Richardson

TrÃ igh Losgaintir

Looking west, across the estuary of Losgaintir, with the isle of Taransay/Tarasaigh in the distance.

M J Richardson

TrÃ igh Losgaintir

Looking out over the estuary. A wide estuary, but not created by any large rivers - the catchment from An Coileach and four other small peaks is fairly small.

M J Richardson