Loch Merkland
| Loch Merkland | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sutherland, Northern Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58°14′N 4°45′W / 58.233°N 4.750°W |
| Type | Inland loch |
| Primary inflows | Rivers and streams from nearby mountains |
| Primary outflows | Merkland River |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. length | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
| Shore length1 | Merkland Lodge and Merkland Cottage |
| Surface elevation | 108.8 m (357 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Loch Merkland is a large long inland loch in Sutherland, Northern Scotland. It is located adjacent to the A838 main road which provides almost all access to the Loch and the Merkland Lodge to the south of it. There are many trails and hiking paths in the area, as per usual in the highlands of Scotland. On the Banks just above the Lodge there's also Merkland Cottage meaning there are residents around the Loch.