Loch Veyatie
Parish boundary
The boundary between Ross-shire and Sutherland (and therefore between the parishes of Lochbroom and Assynt) runs the length of the loch.
Angling
Well known for its trout (including ferox) and charr, it is a popular destination for anglers. Run-off from a salmon hatchery at the eastern end of the loch attracts large fish, including, unusually, charr, into its main feeder river, the Abhainn Mhòr. The reservoir Cam Loch is directly located 1 km to the northeast, and follows the same orientation.
Geography
Loch Veyatie is drained at its western end by Uidh Fheàrna, a channel of slow-moving water leading into Fionn Loch, which is itself drained by the River Kirkaig leading to the notable 20m Falls of Kirkaig before entering Loch Kirkaig.
Frigate
The Loch-class frigate HMS Loch Veyatie was named after the loch.
Gallery
- Images of Veyatie and surrounding areas
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Bay below Creagan Mòr, Loch Veyatie. This sheltered bay was most welcome by a group of anglers on a rather windy day. At the inner end of the bay is the small beach
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Cul Mor from a boat on Loch Veyatie
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Far eastern end of Uidh Fhearna looking eastback down the side of Loch Veyatie The 'shore' of the loch here was fairly flat before narrowing down towards Uidh Fhearna
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Unnamed micro island on Loch Veyatie
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Loch shallows
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View of Loch Veyatie with Cul Mòr in the distance. Note the manmade dock.
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Loch Veyatie, north shore. Less appealing than the beach a few hundred metres to the east.