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Kinlochmoidart in the region of Scotland is located in United Kingdom - some 429 mi or ( 691 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Kinlochmoidart is now 03:09 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Rahoy, Peanmeanach, Manchester, Lochgilphead, and Lochailort. While being here, you might want to check out Rahoy . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kinlochmoidart ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Claish Moss
Claish Moss is an upland blanket bog on the south side of Loch Shiel, in the Sunart district of the west highlands of Scotland. A National Nature Reserve managed by Scottish Natural Heritage, the Moss is also designated as a Ramsar site of international importance (designated in 1981), a Special Area of Conservation (designated together with Kentra Moss), and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Located at 56.75 -5.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Garmoran
Garmoran is an area of western Scotland. It lies at the south-western edge of the present Highland Region. It includes Knoydart, Morar, Moidart, Ardnamurchan, and the Small Isles. The medieval lordship of Garmoran was ruled by the MacRuari's, descendants of Somerled, and later formed part of the Lordship of the Isles. Castle Tioram, at the entrance to Loch Moidart, was one of the residences of the lords of Garmoran.
Located at 56.75 -5.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Castle Tioram
Castle Tioram (pronounced "Chee-rum" from Scottish Gaelic "Caisteal Tioram" meaning "dry castle") is a ruined castle that sits on the tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. It is located west of Acharacle, approximately 80 km from Fort William. Though hidden from the sea, the castle controls access to Loch Shiel.
Located at 56.78 -5.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Moidart
Moidart is a district in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Moidart lies to the west of Fort William and is very remote. Loch Shiel cuts off the south-east boundary of the district. Moidart includes the townships of Dorlin, Mingarry, Kinlochmoidart and Glenuig. At Dorlin is located the ancient fortress of the MacDonalds, Castle Tioram. During World War II, HMS Dorlin was based at Dorlin and was used for training of Royal Navy Beach Signals and Royal Signals sections - battle training.
Located at 56.82 -5.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
River Shiel
Not to be confused with the River Shiel which runs down Glen Shiel to Loch Duich The River Shiel is a four kilometre long river in Acharacle, Highland. It flows out of the Loch Shiel into the sea at Dorlin.
Located at 56.76 -5.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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