Stormont Loch
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, on a north-east to south-west orientation and is 2 miles southeast of Blairgowrie in Perth and Kinross.
Geography
Stormont Loch is of glacial origin and is formed as a type of geographic formation known as a kettle. The loch is of national importance as it provides a complete dating record for vegetation changes over the last 13000 years.
The loch is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation.
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Stormont Loch". British Lakes. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Caseldine, C.J. "Stormont Loch" (PDF). Geological Conservation Review. 6 (14 Eastern Highland Boundary). Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
- ^ Dunkeld - Blairgowrie Lochs, Joint Nature Conservation Committee
