Loch na Buaile

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

Scotland

Loch na Buaile

View south over Leac a' Li Looking from a window of a house in Leac a' Li. 
A few sheep graze the poor vegetation between the exposed bedrock. 
The water is Loch Stocanais.
View south over Leac a' Li Credit: Richard Dorrell

Loch na Buaile is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Nestled amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands, this natural gem attracts locals and tourists alike with its serene beauty and diverse wildlife.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Loch na Buaile is surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests, providing a tranquil and secluded setting. The loch itself is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 10 feet, and is fed by several small streams that flow down from the surrounding hills.

The water in Loch na Buaile is crystal clear and teeming with a variety of aquatic plants and wildlife. Anglers are often drawn to this loch due to its abundance of fish species, including brown trout and perch. It offers excellent fishing opportunities, making it a popular spot for recreational fishing.

The surrounding marshy areas of Loch na Buaile are home to a wide range of bird species, including ducks, swans, and geese. Birdwatchers flock to this area to catch glimpses of these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. The loch's marshlands are also home to an array of aquatic plants, creating a vibrant and colorful ecosystem.

For those seeking a peaceful escape into nature, Loch na Buaile offers ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife spotting. The scenic beauty of the area is truly awe-inspiring, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and photographers.

Overall, Loch na Buaile is a hidden gem in the heart of Inverness-shire, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands while enjoying its diverse wildlife and natural beauty.

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Loch na Buaile Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.815306/-6.8083042 or Grid Reference NG1490. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View south over Leac a' Li Looking from a window of a house in Leac a' Li. 
A few sheep graze the poor vegetation between the exposed bedrock. 
The water is Loch Stocanais.
View south over Leac a' Li
Looking from a window of a house in Leac a' Li. A few sheep graze the poor vegetation between the exposed bedrock. The water is Loch Stocanais.
Kirk at Stocanais The sign on the wall says that this is the Stockinish meeting house of the North Harris Free Presbyterian Church.
Kirk at Stocanais
The sign on the wall says that this is the Stockinish meeting house of the North Harris Free Presbyterian Church.
White Water-lily (Nymphaea alba) I always associate water-lilies with the lochans of eastern Harris, and was glad to find some still in flower in August, as I have only ever been to na h-Eileanan an Iar in spring and early summer before.
White Water-lily (Nymphaea alba)
I always associate water-lilies with the lochans of eastern Harris, and was glad to find some still in flower in August, as I have only ever been to na h-Eileanan an Iar in spring and early summer before.
Loch a' Chaolais This lochan is well covered with the floating leaves of the White Water-lily (Nymphaea alba).
Loch a' Chaolais
This lochan is well covered with the floating leaves of the White Water-lily (Nymphaea alba).
Loch Chliuthair This inlet opens in to Loch Cluer, another of the eastern Harris sea-lochs.
Loch Chliuthair
This inlet opens in to Loch Cluer, another of the eastern Harris sea-lochs.
Loch Cluer Loch Chliuthair in Gaelic takes its name from the village of Cliuthar, anglicised as Cluer.
Loch Cluer
Loch Chliuthair in Gaelic takes its name from the village of Cliuthar, anglicised as Cluer.
Collam A handful of houses beside Loch Ghreosabhaigh.
Collam
A handful of houses beside Loch Ghreosabhaigh.
Lewisian Gneiss with the Shiant Isles behind Magnificent swirls of Lewisian Gneiss just south of Mol Ban in South Harris.
Lewisian Gneiss with the Shiant Isles behind
Magnificent swirls of Lewisian Gneiss just south of Mol Ban in South Harris.
Road at Caolas Stocinis/Kyles Stockinish Looking over a short causeway across the end of Loch a' Chaolais.
Road at Caolas Stocinis/Kyles Stockinish
Looking over a short causeway across the end of Loch a' Chaolais.
Loch a' Chaolais A small loch in the rocky landscape, with pond weed [Potomageton sp.].
Loch a' Chaolais
A small loch in the rocky landscape, with pond weed [Potomageton sp.].
The church at Stockinish
The church at Stockinish
Kyles Road End at Stockinish Opposite the church, a bus stop and some ground preparation in progress.
Kyles Road End at Stockinish
Opposite the church, a bus stop and some ground preparation in progress.
Old Post Office and Telephone Box
Old Post Office and Telephone Box
Stockinish Harbour This busy harbour on South Harris's east coast is owned by the local authority.  A large number of fishing vessels are based here, and the area is popular with visiting yachts.
Stockinish Harbour
This busy harbour on South Harris's east coast is owned by the local authority. A large number of fishing vessels are based here, and the area is popular with visiting yachts.
Stockinish Youth Hostel In the 1960s and 1970s the school at Stockinish doubled as a temporary youth hostel. Like most of these, it is long since closed down.
Stockinish Youth Hostel
In the 1960s and 1970s the school at Stockinish doubled as a temporary youth hostel. Like most of these, it is long since closed down.
The harbour at Stocinis The busy harbour in Loch Stocinis is very sheltered by Eilean Stocinis, seen in the background.
The harbour at Stocinis
The busy harbour in Loch Stocinis is very sheltered by Eilean Stocinis, seen in the background.
The head of Loch Cliuthair
The head of Loch Cliuthair
Loch na Buaile A small loch in a marshy hollow near Cliuthar.
Loch na Buaile
A small loch in a marshy hollow near Cliuthar.
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Loch na Buaile is located at Grid Ref: NG1490 (Lat: 57.815306, Lng: -6.8083042)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///confirms.florists.drilled. Near Tarbert, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Nearby Amenities

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Cluer
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