Bucinch

Island in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Bucinch

Inchfad, Loch Lomond A view north up the length of Loch Lomond from Tom na Nigheanan on Inchcailloch. Winter is the best season on the loch if you need to cross water due to the lack of traffic. Very peaceful today in a rare conjunction of mild and sunny weather. — Inchfad, Loch Lomond Credit: Richard Webb

Bucinch is a small island located in the Stirlingshire region of Scotland. It is situated in Loch Lomond, one of Scotland's most stunning and picturesque freshwater lakes. The island covers an area of approximately 23 acres and is primarily made up of lush green fields and rocky outcrops.

The island is accessible by boat and offers a tranquil and secluded retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway. Bucinch is known for its stunning natural beauty, with breathtaking views of the surrounding lake and mountains. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including bird species such as swans, ducks, and herons, as well as occasional sightings of otters and seals.

Visitors to Bucinch can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and boating. The island offers several walking trails that showcase its diverse flora and fauna, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The calm waters of Loch Lomond provide excellent fishing opportunities, with species such as trout and pike abundant in the lake.

Bucinch is also rich in history, with remnants of ancient settlements and ruins scattered across the island. The island's past can be traced back to the Viking era, and there are several archaeological sites that have been discovered, including burial mounds and stone circles.

Overall, Bucinch offers a unique and unforgettable experience for those seeking a peaceful and natural escape. With its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich history, this small island in Stirlingshire is a hidden gem waiting to be explored.

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Bucinch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.091813/-4.5925717 or Grid Reference NS3891. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inchfad, Loch Lomond

A view north up the length of Loch Lomond from Tom na Nigheanan on Inchcailloch. Winter is the best season on the loch if you need to cross water due to the lack of traffic. Very peaceful today in a rare conjunction of mild and sunny weather.

Richard Webb

Inchfad and Ben Lomond seen from Inchcailloch

View up Loch Lomond from Tom na Nigheanan on Inchcailloch

Richard Webb

Houses, Inchfad

Inchfad is one of the inhabited islands on Loch Lomond. View from Tom na Nigheanan on neighbouring Inchcailoch.

Richard Webb

Inchfad and Ben Lomond seen from Inchcailloch

View from just off the west side of Inchcailloch.

Richard Webb

Mooring, Loch Lomond Sailing Club

Richard Webb

Loch Lomond Sailing Club

Rubbish conditions for them today - but great for fans of mirror calm water like myself. The last day of anticyclonic weather in April 2022.

Richard Webb

Hand to mouth delivery

You may think that this just a photo of a dog. In fact it is a picture of the Royal Mail in action in the late 1970’s delivering post to the Inchfad Island on Loch Lomond. The island has been occupied and farmed for centuries. Cattle have to be ‘barged’ to Arden or Balmaha for sale. White deer have also been seen there. After the closure of illicit whisky stills around the loch at the beginning of the 19th century, Inchfad for a while, became the home of a registered distillery. Well into the 21st century, the McFarlane family at Balmaha combined their Royal Mail postal contract with passenger cruises around the inhabited islands. In the late 1970s, a resident of Inchfad had a collie. When the boatman was about 100 metres away from the jetty, he sounded his horn. The dog came running and waited at the end of the pier for the post. In this picture the postman/boatman has folded the letters into that day’s newspaper and carefully put them into the dog’s mouth. The collie is turning away and about to take the post to his/her master who can just be seen waiting at the far end of the jetty. Pure Disney! I took this sail several times more, usually in the boat “Margaret”, but never saw the collie again. There are two videos below for those wishing to share some of this experience. Link

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Pete Marrison

Peaceful evening on Loch Lomond

Taken Easter 2005, at Millarochy Bay, Loch Lomond

Charles Kearton

Slipway on Loch Lomond, north of Balmaha

On the West Highland Way route between Balmaha and Rowardennan

Raymond Chisholm

Milarrochy Bay

From just in front of the Ranger Station. Heavy rains sweeping in from the West. Untypical May weather. A spell of bad weather didn't stop the midges coming out looking for blood.

Ralph Kelly