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Laxford (Norse lax-fjord, 'salmon firth'), a stream and a sea-loch of Eddrachillis parish, NW Sutherland. The stream, issuing from Loch Stack (118 feet), runs 5¼ miles west-north-westward to the head of the sea-loch; is crossed, 1¼ mile above its mouth, by a large strong bridge with a public road; and enjoys high repute for its salmon and sea-trout, ranking as the second best salmon river in the county, and having been known to yield as many as 2500 salmon and grilses in a single year. It belongs to the Duke of Sutherland, and is strictly preserved. The sea-loch, extending 3¾ miles north-westward from the river's influx to the Minch at a point 4½ miles N by E of Scourie, has a varying breadth of 3½ furlongs and 23/8 miles; sends off, from the middle of its N side, Loch Chathaidh, extending 25/8 miles east-north-eastward; contains ten islets, of which Eilean Ard rises to a height of 238 feet; has shores and sea-boards much broken by projecting rocky heights; is overlooked by magnificent Highland scenery; and affords excellent anchorage. In consequence of its narrowness and intricacy, the loch is sometimes called the Kyle of Laxford.—Ord. Sur., shs. 107, 113, 1881-82.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "a stream and a sea-loch" (ADL Feature Type: "streams") |
| Administrative units: | Eddrachillis ScoP Sutherland ScoCnty |
| Place names: | LAX FJORD | LAXFORD |
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