Loch Loyne
| Loch Loyne | |
|---|---|
 Overlooking Loch Loyne | |
  Loch Loyne | |
| Location | Northwest Highlands, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°5′59″N 5°1′52″W / 57.09972°N 5.03111°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Loch Loyne is a loch in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland.[1][2][3][4] Loch Loyne lies between Glen Garry and Glen Cluanie.[5] The A87 road runs beside the eastern side of the loch.
Road and Dam
[edit]The first proper road across the Loyne was begun in 1821 by the engineer Thomas Telford as part of the later stage of military road building.[6] The road connected Tomdoun and Inchlaggan near the River Garry with the road and inn at Loch Cluanie to the north. The road ran across the Loyne over a stone arch bridge. Much of the original road survives either side of the loch, although the bridge across the river along with a segment of the road was flooded with the building of the dam. Occasionally the bridge has been visible when water levels are low in the loch.[7]
Prior to the 1950s, the loch was originally much smaller being fed only by the naturally occurring River Loyne.[1] However, as part of a wider Hydroelectric scheme, a dam was constructed in 1956 and completed in 1957 that increased the water level and flooded the original road built by Thomas Telford.[5][1] A newer road, the current A87 was built higher up. The loch is visible to traffic on the road above. Water proceeds north from the dam via a tunnel into Loch Cluanie.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Walking on water on Loch Loyne". The Scotsman. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Twelve of Scotland's most enchanting forests to explore". STV News. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Khomami, Nadia (30 October 2015). "Ben Nevis visitors urged not to build mini cairns". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Sandison, Bruce (20 June 2013). Rivers and Lochs of Scotland 2013/2014 Edition: The Angler's Complete Guide. Black & White Publishing. ISBN 9781845027124.
- ^ a b c "Loyne Loch". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Loch Loyne Bridge". Canmore. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ "Historic isles road re-emerges from loch after drought". Herald Scotland. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
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