Loch Long

Loch Long; is a body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Sea Loch extends from the Firth of Clyde at its southwestern end. It measures approximately 20mi in length, with a width of between 1and. The loch also has an arm, Loch Goil, on its western side.Loch Long forms part of the coast of the Cowal peninsula and forms the entire western coastline of the Rosneath Peninsula.Loch Long was historically the boundary between Argyll and Dunbartonshire. However, in 1996 boundary redrawing meant that it moved wholly within the council area of Argyll and Bute.Villages on Loch LongVillages on the loch include Arrochar at its head and Cove on the east shore near its foot.FisheriesSeveral Scottish sea fishing records are attributed to the loch:SportThe Ardentinny Outdoor Education Centre on the western shore uses the loch for watersports.It is now a popular area for diving on the numerous wrecks that scatter the loch.Finart Oil TerminalThe Finnart Oil Terminal is located on the eastern shore of the loch, linked to the Grangemouth Refinery via a 58mi long pipeline.Navy useThe eastern shore is also the location of the Royal Navy's Coulport Armament depot, part of HMNB Clyde, and the Glen Mallan jetty, linked to Glen Douglas defence munitions depot.