Lochside, Lairg, IV27 4EQ

Lochside, Lairg sits in the Highland Council Area of northern Scotland, adjacent to Loch Hope—a fresh‑water loch about 10 km long and 1 km wide, oriented north‑south. The A838 road skirts the loch’s northern end at the small settlement of Hope, providing access to the area. Loch Hope is an occasional tourist destination, attracting visitors who travel the North Coast 500 route that includes the A838. The loch’s outflow, the River Hope, becomes tidal immediately below Hope. Residents of Lochside, Lairg benefit from the rural setting and the proximity to natural water features, while the nearby road links them to surrounding towns and scenic routes. The locality is part of the IV 27 postal district, placing it within the broader Highland region of Scotland.