Stormont Loch (also known as Loch Stormont or Loch Bog) is a small irregular lowland freshwater loch, that is partially in-filled. It located in a nature reserve owned by the Scottish Wildlife Trust,[3] on a north-east to south-west orientation and is 2 miles southeast of Blairgowrie in Perth and Kinross.[1][2]

Stormont Loch
Stormont Loch is located in Perth and Kinross
Stormont Loch
Stormont Loch
LocationNO191422
Coordinates56°33′56″N 3°19′02″W / 56.565500°N 3.317300°W / 56.565500; -3.317300
Typefreshwater loch
Max. length1.06 km (0.66 mi)[1]
Max. width0.48 km (0.30 mi)[1]
Surface area14.3 ha (35 acres)[2]
Average depth2 ft (0.61 m)[1]
Max. depth3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
Water volume4,867,000 cu ft (137,800 m3)[1]
Shore length11.9 km (1.2 mi) [2]
Surface elevation54 m (177 ft)[2]
Max. temperature64 °F (18 °C)
Islands0
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Geography

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Stormont Loch is of glacial origin and is formed as a type of geographic formation known as a kettle.[3] The loch is of national importance as it provides a complete dating record for vegetation changes over the last 13000 years.[4]

The loch is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f John, Murray; Lawrence, Pullar. Bathymetrical Survey of the Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland, 1897-1909 Lochs of the Tay Basin Volume II - Stormont Loch. National Library of Scotland. p. 110. Retrieved 19 June 2019.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ a b c d "Stormont Loch". British Lakes. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Stormont Loch". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  4. ^ Caseldine, C.J. "Stormont Loch" (PDF). Geological Conservation Review. 6 (14 Eastern Highland Boundary). Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
  5. ^ Dunkeld - Blairgowrie Lochs, Joint Nature Conservation Committee