Loch Long, Highlands

Not to be confused with Loch Long off the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll and Bute.

Loch Long is a sea loch situated on the western coast of Scotland, in the Highlands.^[1] It is a popular destination for tourists and fishers.

Loch Long, Highlands
Loch Long, looking towards Ben Killilan and Sgumain Coinntich
Loch Long, Highlands
Location	Highland Council area, Scotland
Coordinates	57°18′46.1″N 5°27′45.3″W
Type	sea inlet
Primary inflows	River Elchaing
Primary outflows	Junction of Loch Alsh and Loch Duich
Basin countries	Scotland, Great Britain
Max. length	2,440 km (1,520 mi)
Max. width	1,940 km (1,210 mi)
Surface elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Islands	2 Islets

The nearby Eilean Donan Castle stands at the confluence of Loch Long, Loch Duich and Loch Alsh.

Loch Long, Loch Duich and Loch Alsh were together designated as a Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area in 2014. The designation is in place to protect the lochs' burrowed mud and their flame shell beds.^[2]