Stormont Loch

Stormont Loch 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
LocationNO191422
Coordinates56.565500°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

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]

References

  1. 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. "Stormont Loch". British Lakes. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  3. 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. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 6 (14 Eastern Highland Boundary).
  5. Dunkeld - Blairgowrie Lochs, Joint Nature Conservation Committee
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