Holy Loch, Scotland

Holy Loch is a sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Open to the Firth of Clyde at its eastern end, the loch is approximately one mile wide and between two and three miles (5 km) long, varying with the tide. Holy Loch was, for 30 years, the home port of US Navy Submarine Squadron 14.

Holy Loch is the marine gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Argyll, Scotland. It offers stunning scenery and historical heritage. It is close to castles, mountains, picturesque villages and lochs.


Things to See & Do

* Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
* Castles & villages
* Dunoon Treasure Trails – murder mystery walking trail
* Mountains & stunning scenery
* Benmore Botanic Gardens

General Information

Cruise Season – March - Dec
Currency – Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language – Irish, English
Population – 8,400 approx (Dunoon)
Electricity – 2 vertical square pins and one perpendicular below British style
Time – GMT plus zero hours
International Country Telephone Code – 44

Port Location – The Holy Loch Port is located in Dunoon, Argyll.

Transport Links - Dunoon is a one hour journey from Glasgow Airport, and 52 miles from Prestwick Airport.

Dunoon can also be accessed via train or bus from Glasgow to Gourock. From Gourock there is a a ferry to Dunoon pier.