| Loch Lochy | |
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| Location | Lochaber, Highland, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°58′07″N 4°54′38″W / 56.96861°N 4.91056°WCoordinates: 56°58′07″N 4°54′38″W / 56.96861°N 4.91056°W |
| Lake type | freshwater loch |
| Primary inflows | River Lochy |
| Primary outflows | Caledonian Canal |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. length | 16 km |
| Surface area | 16 km² |
| Average depth | 70 m |
| Max. depth | 162 m |
| Water volume | 1.1 km3 (0.26 cu mi) |
Loch Lochy (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Lochaidh) is a large freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. With a mean depth of 70 m, it is the third deepest loch of Scotland.
Lizzie, a three-humped, plesiosaur-like creature akin to the Loch Ness monster, is reputed to live in the waters of Lochy.
Geography
Located 16 kilometers southwest of Loch Ness along the Great Glen, the loch is over 15 kilometers long with an average width of about 1 kilometer. The River Lochy flows from its southwestern end while the Caledonian Canal links its northwestern extent to Loch Oich.
History
The Battle of the Shirts was fought at its northern end near Laggan in July 1544, between Clan Donald and Clan Fraser.
The Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaig in September 1665 ended a 360-year feud between the Camerons and the Chattan Confederation. It took place at Achnacarry, on the isthmus between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig.
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