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Loch Long is a sea loch in Argyll and Bute on Scotland’s west coast, connected with the Firth of Clyde. The waterway reaches inland toward Arrochar and has supported maritime and military activity. A Royal Navy torpedo testing station operated at Arrochar from 1912 to 1986, using the loch to fire, observe, and recover unarmed torpedoes.
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Where is Loch Long?
Loch Long is a sea loch on Scotland's west coast in Argyll and Bute. It connects with the Firth of Clyde and extends inland toward Arrochar.
Was Loch Long used by the Royal Navy?
Yes. A Royal Navy torpedo testing station operated at Arrochar on Loch Long from 1912 to 1986.
Is Loch Long a freshwater lake?
No. It is a sea loch, meaning it is a coastal inlet connected with marine waters. Its connection to the Firth of Clyde distinguishes it from an inland freshwater loch.
What is near the inland end of Loch Long?
The waterway reaches toward Arrochar, a village in the Argyll and Bute area. The surrounding landscape is part of Scotland's mountainous west coast.
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