Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Loch Doon
Also known as: Loch Dhúin
In or near Bellsbank.
Loch Doon — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows to the River Doon.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Doon is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows to the River Doon". Coordinates: 55.2500°, -4.3664°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Doon (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Dùin, pronounced [l̪ˠɔxˈt̪uːɲ]) is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland. It is considered relatively oligotrophic. The River Doon issues from its northern end, while the loch itself receives waters from Gala Lane and Loch Enoch (in the Galloway Hills) via Eglin Lane.
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Background
History
In the 13th century, it was a site of Balloch Castle, owned by the Earls of Carrick. In the Scottish Wars of Independence it was held by one Gille Brighde, Sir Gilbert de Carrick, a native Carrick nobleman who surrendered it to the English. It was soon recovered by the Scots. In the 15th century, it was frequently in the hands of the Kennedy Clan, although it was briefly in the hands of the Maclellans (backed by William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas) after a siege in 1446. The castle was destroyed in the 16th century by King James V as part of a general policy of reducing the power of the barons. In the First World War, there was a growing need to train pilots and aircrew in aerial gunnery.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.2500, -4.3664
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- wikidata: Q1547670 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Doon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Doon.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Doon?
- Loch Doon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7QE).
- What is Loch Doon?
- Loch Doon — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows to the River Doon.
- How do I get to Loch Doon?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7QE.
- Is Loch Doon a listed building?
- Loch Doon is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Loch Doon free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Doon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Doon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7QE. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.