Afloat in Clan Cameron country

**Jock Scot** · 12th May 08, 04:14 AM

Last week I spent a splendid day afloat on Loch Arkaig in the heart of Clan Cameron Country.Loch Arkaig is about 14 miles long,2 miles wide and is reputed to be over 1000ft deep in parts.During WW2 this and surrounding hills was the training ground for the Commandos and American Rangers.Live ammunition was used at all times for training,it is very unwise to pick up "interesting" bits of metal.

Looking up the loch towards Glen Dessarry with the hills of North Morrar in the far dim distance.

Caledonian forest.

Spring trying to arrive.

Looking down the loch towards Achnacarry and the hills of Glen Gloy beyond.

**McMathTX** · 12th May 08, 04:34 AM

Very nice photos. Thank you.
Dean

**Cynthia** · 12th May 08, 05:14 AM

Oooh, how lovely! Thanks so much for sharing with us

**JRB** · 12th May 08, 07:28 AM

What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing the pics.

**Macman** · 12th May 08, 10:05 AM

Wow! What a beautiful area. Thanks for the pictures, JS.

**cessna152towser** · 12th May 08, 10:41 AM

Super pics, I've driven along the road which follows the north shore but never sailed on Loch Arkaig. Hoping to be up that way again in July.

**Jock Scot** · 12th May 08, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Super pics, I've driven along the road which follows the north shore but never sailed on Loch Arkaig. Hoping to be up that way again in July.

Alex,are you staying at your usual abode very near the Commando monument?Perhaps we could meet up for a chinwag?

**Glen C** · 12th May 08, 11:47 AM

Very nice pic's! I can only guess by your avitar that you were fishing. Where's your catch?

**Jock Scot** · 12th May 08, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Glen C

Very nice pic's! I can only guess by your avitar that you were fishing. Where's your catch?

Yes we were fishing for brown trout and yes we caught half a dozen, none weighing more than a pound.They are all swimming around the loch again.The loch used to hold the British record for rod caught brown trout, until recently,it weighed a tad over 20 lbs.