Nell, Loch, a fresh-water lake in Kilmore and Kilbride parish, Lorn, Argyllshire, 2¾ miles SE of Oban. Lying 48 feet above sea-level, it extends 1³/8 mile south-westward; has a varying width of 1½ and 3 furlongs; contains good trout; at its head receives the Lonan rivulet; and from its foot sends off the Nell, 2 miles south-south-westward to the head of salt-water Loch Feachan. See Kilmore and Kilbride.—Ord. Sur., sh. 45, 1876.

(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)