Loch Shira

Bay in Argyllshire

Scotland

Loch Shira

Track up to Dun na Cuaiche Credit: Steven Brown

Loch Shira is a picturesque bay located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 11 miles south of the town of Inveraray, the bay is nestled between rolling hills and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. It stretches for about 3 miles and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The tranquil waters of Loch Shira are renowned for their clarity, offering a perfect spot for various water activities such as kayaking, sailing, and fishing. The bay is home to an abundance of fish species, including trout, salmon, and pike, making it a haven for anglers.

The surrounding area of Loch Shira is blessed with diverse wildlife and lush vegetation. Visitors can spot a wide range of bird species, including herons, ospreys, and ducks, making it a fantastic spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. The bay is also home to a variety of plant life, with its shores adorned with vibrant wildflowers and trees.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Loch Shira offers several camping and caravan sites along its shores, providing the perfect opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural surroundings. There are also charming cottages and bed and breakfast options available nearby for those looking for a more comfortable stay.

Overall, Loch Shira, Argyllshire, is a serene and idyllic bay that showcases the breathtaking beauty of Scotland's landscape. With its crystal-clear waters, diverse wildlife, and ample recreational opportunities, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil escape.

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Loch Shira Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.23888/-5.0558633 or Grid Reference NN1009. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track up to Dun na Cuaiche

Steven Brown

Felling activity near Inveraray

Steven Brown

Woodland road

The road is descending towards Inveraray Castle on the western slopes of Dùn na Cuaiche and is used on a walking ascent of that hill.

Trevor Littlewood

Track on Dun na Cuaiche

From just below a hairpin bend we look down the path that climbs to the top of Dun na Cuaiche.

Alec MacKinnon

Woodland high on DÃ¹n na Cuaiche

Inveraray lies below on Loch Fyne.

Alan Reid

Inveraray reflections

The town of Inveraray reflected in Loch Fyne.

Andrew Abbott

George Hotel, Inveraray

Category A listed. Reference LB34995. Dating from 1779.

Andrew Abbott

Vital Spark at Inveraray

VIC 72, renamed Eilean Eisdeal, continued in operation as the last of the true working "puffers" into the mid 1990s. In 2006 she was again renamed as Vital Spark of Glasgow after the Inveraray writer Neil Munro's Para Handy stories.

Andrew Abbott

Fisher Row, Inveraray

Cottages on the Loch front.

Andrew Abbott

Inveraray War Memorial

Unveiled 20 August 1922. Designed by Kellock Brown RAC, Glasgow. Built by George Mackenzie, estate clerk of works.

Andrew Abbott

War memorial at Inveraray

Alan Hughes

Inveraray

Mick Garratt

Inveraray ca. 1940

The prospect of the county town of Argyll and seat of the Campbell chiefs (whose famous castle lies out of view to the right), as seen by travellers approaching from Glasgow on the A83. Because of the tortuous landscape of mountains and lochs the main road has to enter from the north. Loch Fyne, Scotland's longest sea loch separating the peninsulas of Cowal and Mid-Argyll, is on the left. Prominent in the centre of this view is the tall slender spire of NN0908 : Glenaray and Inveraray Parish Church and Church Hall. The church was completed in 1802 by the architect Robert Mylne for the 5th Duke of Argyll and the steeple rebuilt in 1838, surviving just over a century until taken down as unsafe in 1941. This image can thus be dated to no later than around 1940. As Frank Arneil Walker remarks in his 2000 Pevsner guide, the steeple emerging "from the roof ridge as a square plinth, [becoming] a domed octagonal belfry with engaged columns, before finally rising to an obelisk pinnacle" made a "(literally) crucial impact on the townscape" which has now been lost.

Sinclair Aytoun

Loch Fyne seen from Inveraray

Loch Fyne (Gaelic: Loch Fìne) is a sea loch on the west coast of Argyll and Bute. It extends 40 miles inland from the Sound of Bute, making it the longest of the sea lochs. It is connected to the Sound of Jura by the Crinan Canal.

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