Lochnafoy: Where was The Loch filmed? Filming Locations of the Loch Ness series
Posted by Ra Moon
The ITV drama The Loch, also known as Loch Ness, takes us not only to the deep, mystical waters of the famous loch but also to the breathtaking Highlands of Scotland.
On the surface, everything seems fine in a small village by the loch, but underneath, a real monster is threatening the community.
On the surface, everything seems fine in a small village by the loch, but underneath, a real monster is threatening the community.
Heading up the cast of this six-episode production are Laura Fraser (The Missing, Breaking Bad), Siobhan Finneran (who starred in The Stranger, the Netflix series set in Cedarfield), and Don Gilet (EastEnders, Brief Encounters).
Like the village of Broadchurch or Loch Henry from Black Mirror, the fictional town of Lochnafoy is an amalgam of several real locations.
Welcome to Lochnafoy, and our guide to the filming locations of The Loch.
The Loch Location
Located at the south-west end of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus serves as the main setting for the town of Lochnafoy.
Pictured, an aerial view of the village, with The Highland Club Scotland visible on the left.
Image courtesy of ITV
Many scenes were filmed in the streets surrounding the locks and bridges of the Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus.
Image courtesy of ITV
Annie’s family home is also located on Canal Side, along with the War Memorial Hall, which was used as the exterior of the city hall.
Image courtesy of ITV and Google Maps
One of the key locations is the police station. Its exterior was filmed at this house on Carnoch Street in Glencoe Village.
Image courtesy of ITV and Google Maps
Lochnafoy's school building is actually the Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre, located in Shandon near Helensburgh, west of Glasgow.
The production also used studios located in Glasgow for several interior scenes.
Image courtesy of ITV and Google Maps
The very first scene of the series was filmed at Greenacres Curling Club in Howwood, Renfrewshire, also west of Glasgow.
The scene where the first body was found was filmed in a quarry at Ballachulish.
Pictured, the hill above the crime scene at the top of the quarry, overlooking Ballachulish village and Loch Leven.
According to production designer Andy Harris, a second quarry near Aberfoyle — Sglèatach, also known as Aberfoyle Slate Quarry — was used for filming the fourth episode.
Image courtesy of John Mcsporran
The Lochnafoy Memorial Hall is actually the Queen’s Park Bowling Club in Glasgow.
The show features plenty of stunning drone aerial shots of the Glencoe Valley and Càrn Mòr mountain near Fort William.
A small underwater drone was used to capture the scenes beneath the surface. The footage of the dead body was filmed in a studio water tank and later combined with visual effects.
View of Loch Tarff near Fort Augustus, at the start of the South Loch Ness Trail.
McGrelish Farm is actually Shemore Farm, located in Alexandria near Loch Lomond.
Image courtesy of ITV - Map
The dam featured in the fifth episode is Glen Finglas Dam, near Brig o’ Turk in Stirling.
This structure forms part of the impressive Glen Finglas Reservoir, set within a scenic woodland and nature reserve.
Image courtesy of ITV and Ian Taylor
Local doctor Simon Marr’s home is Campsie House, located on the grounds of Lennox Castle in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire.
Image courtesy of ITV - Map
Have you recognised some of the shooting locations of The Loch? To complete and correct this report, any feedback, info, or images that you may have are more than welcome, thank you!
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The police station:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.google.co.uk/maps/@56.6821081,-5.1045218,3a,75y,96.58h,88.19t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-uJDHKwKqsktQMsOh1YjuQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
The beach that the youngsters laid the bones etc out on is Dores Beach at Dores Inn. Such a beautiful place, it’s made to have you believe it’s filmed in one place when in fact it isn’t. I visited the area twice now as I fell in love the first time, and after rewatching I found lots out!
DeleteThe school building is Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre in Shandon, near Helensburgh which is West of Glasgow.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, updated!
DeleteThe police station looks like Glencoe Village. The peculiar shaped mountain being the Pap of Glencoe.
ReplyDeleteThe police station is the Rectory at Glencoe Village.
DeleteThe hill up the crime scene is the top of the Ballachulish Quarry looking over Ballachulish village and Loch Leven
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your help!
DeleteBottom picture Loch Tarff near Fort Augustus?
ReplyDeleteThanks, updated!
DeleteWhen Tench was in the phone box was it filmed in Carradale, Argyll ?
ReplyDeleteNo, phone box is in Glencoe Village
DeleteThe "Lochnafoy Memorial Hall" was Queen's Park Bowling club in Glasgow.
ReplyDeleteI've watched two episodes so far. The only "negative" I have with the programme is the splendor of the cinematography. It's so stunningly beautiful; I'm searching places in, near and around the places it's filmed and looking at real estate for sale. I would definitely say the location shoots are integral to the show.. like another character. Originally from England, having lived in the USA for decades.. what a lovely place to think of retiring. Might be a dream.. a nice one though. Now, back to The Loch. Thanks all for sharing. Google maps has had a workout from me prior to submitting this.
ReplyDeleteThe shot of Loch Leven above Ballachulish seems to have been airbrushed into another shot in the distance. Otherwise the Ballachulish Bridge would be visible to the left of the islands. I suspect they've merged it in with a shot of Loch Ness in the background.
ReplyDeleteYes - here's a view of Loch Leven from nearby: https://goo.gl/maps/d3WrS6vGRfC2 - you can clearly see the bridge behind the islands. Compare it to the photo above. A nice bit of clever graphics, ITV!
ReplyDeleteI think the doctor's house is Campsie House in the grounds of whar was Lennoxtown Castle Hospital in Lennoxtown to te north of Glasgow
ReplyDeleteThanks for finding this one!
DeleteMcGrelish Farm is Shemore Farm, Loch Lomond. Shemore Farm
ReplyDeleteAlexandria G83 8RH
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Ep5 is Loch Mhor Dam
ReplyDeleteI actually make the dam to be Glen Finglas Dam, [https://goo.gl/maps/r99dk71fG562][http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3711023], but it took a lot of searching to work it out!
ReplyDeleteGreat, thanks a lot!
DeleteSimon Marr's house - following the earlier comment re. the house being at Lennox Castle, I think this is the map reference: [https://goo.gl/maps/CGwdqFQzmCG2]
ReplyDeleteThanks Rob, updated!
DeleteThank you for sharing the filming locations. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI’ve almost finished series one of “Loch Ness” and. Liked it very much. Is there to be more series? I hope so!!
ReplyDeleteHill above Ballachulish slate quarry (the west quarry, often called the Khartoum quarry - no idea why) is beinn bhan and the mountain described as Carn Mhor is the Buchaiile Etive Mor
ReplyDeleteon the shores of the lake. Em, it's a Loch! 😊🏴
ReplyDeleteAlways remember to bring a rifle when you go on a college visit to the hydroelectric dam. There will be no one there to question it!
ReplyDeleteThere are no Lakes in Scotland except Lake of Menteith. We have only Lochs so would be nice to see an edit to take this into account please.
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