Loch Awe is a large body of freshwater in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. It has also given its name to a village on its banks, variously known as Loch Awe or Lochawe. There are islands within the loch such as Innis Chonnell and Inishail.
Loch Awe, Argyll & Bute
"Hotel and Ben Lui, Loch Awe, Scotland", ca. 1890 - 1900.
Loch Awe showing some of the islands in the loch, including Innis Chonan
Argyll and Bute is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area. The current lord-lieutenant for Argyll and Bute is Jane Margaret MacLeod. The administrative centre for the council area is in Lochgilphead at Kilmory Castle, a 19th-century Gothic Revival building and estate. The current council leader is Robin Currie, a councillor for Kintyre and the Islands.
A train crossing Loch Awe
The A82, looking north
MV Isle of Mull and MV Isle of Lewis at Oban harbour, 2017
MV Hebridean Isles docked at Kennacraig