Merkland, Loch, a lake on the mutual border of Eddrachillis and Lairg parishes, Sutherland, 4¾ miles NNW of Overscaig Inn on Loch Shin, and 21¾ NW of Lairg station. Lying 367 feet above sea-level, it extends 27/8 miles south-south-eastward; has a maximum width of 2½ furlongs; sends off its superfluence southward to Loch Griam, and through that to the head of Loch Shin; and contains fine large red-fleshed trout.Ord. Sur., sh. 108, 1880.
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