Loch Fyne
| Loch Fyne | |
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| Waters | Sound of Bute and Kilbrannan Sound |
| Land mass | Great Britain (island) |
| Geographical location | 56 ° 4 ′ N , 5 ° 17 ′ W |
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| length | approx. 65 km |
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Loch Fyne is a 65 km long fjord on the west coast of Argyll and Bute in Scotland . It flows into the Sound of Bute north of the island of Arran . It is connected to the Jura Sound via the Crinan Canal .
Loch Fyne is a popular destination for anglers and divers. Dolphins and seals live in the inlet. Basking sharks can also be found in summer . Tourists appreciate the area for structures such as Inveraray Castle , the Motte of Kilfinane or the dilapidated Old Lachlan Castle .
Loch Fyne is known for its special oysters. This fjord receives a constant influx of fresh water, so that the salinity is quite low compared to the Atlantic. This and the strong tide changes, which constantly provide new plankton as food for the oysters, give the oysters a special taste compared to conventional varieties. After that, the company named Loch Fyne Oysters .
