Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Loch nan Uan
In or near Carbost.
Loch nan Uan — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch nan Uan is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3072°, -6.4319°.
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Place summary
Loch nan Uan is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV47. This loch is characterised by its scenic beauty and tranquil surroundings, contributing to the region's dramatic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3072, -6.4319
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV47 8SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q2340186 (CC0)
- commons: Loch nan Uan - geograph.org.uk - 211853.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch nan Uan?
- Loch nan Uan is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode IV47 8SN).
- What is Loch nan Uan?
- Loch nan Uan — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Loch nan Uan?
- The nearest town is Carbost. Drivers can use postcode IV47 8SN.
- Is Loch nan Uan free to visit?
- Yes, Loch nan Uan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch nan Uan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV47 8SN. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.