King Edward I of England stayed in the castle during his 1303 campaign against the Scots.

The loch is a popular spot with fishers, and also with birdwatchers, who come to see the local black-throated divers and greylag geese.

At the southeast edge of the loch there is a small patch of coniferous forest.

Lochindorb is home to an array of wildlife and is a popular fishing and birdwatching spot.

It used to have a large native population of brown trout, but their numbers have dramatically decreased.