Loch of the Lowes (Perth and Kinross)
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| Loch of the Lowes | ||
| Geographical location | Perth and Kinross , Scotland | |
| Tributaries | Lunan Burn | |
| Drain | Lunan Burn | |
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| Coordinates | 56 ° 34 '40 " N , 3 ° 33' 0" W | |
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| surface | 1 km² | |
| length | 1.6 km | |
| width | 600 m | |
| Maximum depth | 16 m | |
Loch of the Lowes , also known as Loch of Lowes , is a freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands . The lake is located in the Council Area Perth and Kinross near the small town of Dunkeld .
Loch of the Lowes is approximately 1.6 km long and 600 m wide. The water surface covers almost 1 km². The lake and the surrounding area are a nature reserve, protected by rare bird species such as B. the osprey is used as a breeding ground. The lake also serves as a resting place for migratory birds - especially greylag geese. The area around the lake is rich in fallow deer and roe deer . Loch of the Lowes is only accessible via back roads from the A923 . About two kilometers southeast of the lake is the row of stones on the East Cult Farm .
Web links
Commons : Loch of the Lowes - collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ Entry on East Cult in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)