Lochportain

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Lochportain

Peat Bank By the Lochportain road.
Peat Bank Credit: Dave Fergusson

Lochportain is a small coastal village located in the county of Inverness-shire in Scotland. Situated on the shores of Loch Portain, the village is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is home to a small population of around 200 residents, many of whom are involved in traditional industries such as fishing and agriculture. The local economy is also supported by tourism, with visitors drawn to the area for its natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.

In terms of amenities, Lochportain has a small grocery store, a pub, and a community center where residents can gather for social events and activities. The nearest larger town is Inverness, located approximately 30 miles away, where residents can access a wider range of services and facilities.

Overall, Lochportain offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Lochportain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.6333/-7.1511229 or Grid Reference NF9272. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peat Bank By the Lochportain road.
Peat Bank
By the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir From the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir
From the Lochportain road.
Open Moorland Looking towards houses at Braigh Chalasaigh.
Open Moorland
Looking towards houses at Braigh Chalasaigh.
Croft at Greanacleit By the Lochportain road.
Croft at Greanacleit
By the Lochportain road.
Loch Portain Looking towards Rubha nan Gall.
Loch Portain
Looking towards Rubha nan Gall.
Croft in Lochportain Overlooking the loch of the same name.
Croft in Lochportain
Overlooking the loch of the same name.
Postbox and Sheep In Lochportain.
Postbox and Sheep
In Lochportain.
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Siginis In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m), Eabhal (347m) and, on South Uist, Thacla (606m)
Loch Siginis
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m), Eabhal (347m) and, on South Uist, Thacla (606m)
Electricity Pole Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Electricity Pole
Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Greanacleit Elder flowers are a fairly unusual sight here; these are on the shore of an unnamed lochan at Greanacleit. The distinctive shape of Crògearraidh Mòr is in the distance.
Greanacleit
Elder flowers are a fairly unusual sight here; these are on the shore of an unnamed lochan at Greanacleit. The distinctive shape of Crògearraidh Mòr is in the distance.
Loch Dheoir In the distance are Li a Tuath (North Less), Li a Deas (South Lee) and Eabhal (Eaval), all in the south-east of North Uist.
Loch Dheoir
In the distance are Li a Tuath (North Less), Li a Deas (South Lee) and Eabhal (Eaval), all in the south-east of North Uist.
Drying peat near Loch Siginis Peat blocks stacked and drying in the Hebridean breeze.
Drying peat near Loch Siginis
Peat blocks stacked and drying in the Hebridean breeze.
The road to nowhere Or maybe the road to the back of beyond. The road serves scattered houses and crofts around Lochportain.
The road to nowhere
Or maybe the road to the back of beyond. The road serves scattered houses and crofts around Lochportain.
Loch Dheoir
Loch Dheoir
Loch Dheoir
Loch Dheoir
The Loch Portain road Fantastic cycling road in the north east of North Uist.
The Loch Portain road
Fantastic cycling road in the north east of North Uist.
Show me another place!

Lochportain is located at Grid Ref: NF9272 (Lat: 57.6333, Lng: -7.1511229)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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