Loch Carron

Loch Carron is an elongated sea inlet in western Scotland that separates two peninsulas and reaches inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The waters stretch for several kilometers and contain shallow and deeper sections along the way.

People have lived around these waters since ancient times, leaving behind stone tools and shelters in caves. The construction of the railway in the 1800s brought the first major connections between the scattered communities.

The villages along the shores have long depended on the water for fishing and transport, shaping daily life in this remote part of the Highlands. The railway stations and small communities reflect how people here adapted to their isolated location.

The A890 and A896 roads provide access to the loch and connect nearby communities like Kyle of Lochalsh and Shieldaig. Various parking spots and viewpoints along these routes let you stop and take in the view.

The waters near Strome Castle hold the world's largest population of flame shells, with more than 250 million of these tiny mollusks living on the seafloor. This vast colony is invisible to the naked eye but forms a crucial part of the marine ecosystem.

Location: Highland

GPS coordinates: 57.36667,-5.51667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50