Loch Craignish

Loch Craignish is a sea loch on the mid-Argyll coast.

Geography

Loch Craignish lies between Oban and the Crinan Canal.[1] Its opens into the Sound of Jura and provides a safe anchorage for small craft.[2]

Several islands lie within the loch, the largest being Eilean Rìgh, Eilean Mhic Chrion and Island Macaskin. The village of Ardfern lies on its northwestern shore.

History

Loch Craignish was a crossroads for prehistoric settlers between Ireland and the Great Glen.[2] A stone pier on the south of the peninsula was used by drovers from Jura and Knapdale.

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Loch Craignish, Argyll". Am Baile. http://www.ambaile.org.uk/en/item/item_photograph.jsp?item_id=35526. Retrieved 14 November 2009. 
  2. ^ a b "Western Highlands: Loch Craignish, Argyll". Scotland's Colours. http://www.scotcolour.com/westernpm/lochcraignish.htm. Retrieved 14 November 2009.