LOCHINVER, a village, in the parish of Assynt,
county of Sutherland, 14 miles (W.) from Assynt;
containing 75 inhabitants. It is situated on the western
coast of the county, at the head of the loch from which
it takes its name, and has some good houses and a few
shops. In its vicinity is an establishment for preserving
fish, meat, and vegetables fresh for sea use, and for
exportation. The loch serves as a good harbour, and
has the convenience of a pier: several creeks, also, afford
shelter and anchorage. An excellent road from the loch,
passing through the village of Assynt, intersects the
parish; and there are various local roads within its
limits. At the mouth of Loch Inver is the small island
of Soya. There is a preaching-station in the village.