Natural landmarks Β· Central Scotland
Loch Katrine
In or near Brig o' Turk.
Loch Katrine β freshwater lake and reservoir in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows to Achray Water and to Glengyle Water.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Loch Katrine is located in the Scottish Highlands at coordinates 56.2544, -4.5156, and there is no nearest railway station or postcode provided. Entry to the area is free. Accessibility details are not specified.
About
Loch Katrine is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 12 kmΒ². Wikidata describes it as: "freshwater lake and reservoir in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows to Achray Water and to Glengyle Water". Coordinates: 56.2544Β°, -4.5156Β°.
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Summary from the official site
Loch Katrine is a freshwater reservoir known for its rich literary and folk history. It offers various activities such as boating and fishing, and is surrounded by cafes for visitors to enjoy.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Katrine (; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Ceiteirein [lΜͺΛ Ιx ΛkΚ²Κ°eΚ°tΚ²ΙͺΙΎΚ²ΙΙ²] or Loch Ceathairne) is a freshwater loch in the Trossachs area of the Scottish Highlands, east of Loch Lomond within the Stirling council area. It mostly lies within the historic and registration county of Perthshire, with Glengyle Water and the northern part of the loch's mid-line forming part of the boundary with historic Stirlingshire. The loch is about 8 miles (13 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide at its widest point, and runs the length of Strath Gartney (Gaelic: Srath Ghartain). It is within the drainage basins of the River Teith and River Forth. It is a popular scenic attraction for tourists and day-visitors from Glasgow and nearby towns; fly and boat fishing for trout are permitted on the loch from spring to autumn. It also serves as a reservoir for the water supply of the Glasgow conurbation, some 30 miles (48 km) south, being connected by two aqueducts constructed in 1859. It is the fictional setting of Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake and of the subsequent opera by Gioachino Rossini, La donna del lago.
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Background
History
]] In 1671, Rob Roy MacGregor was born at the head of the loch. Loch Katrine is now owned by Scottish Water, and has been the primary water reservoir for much of the city of Glasgow and its surrounding areas since 1859. The water level has been artificially raised by around 1.8 m β the loch can be drawn down by a maximum of 2 m. The water drawn down provides gravitational flow, using the Katrine aqueduct, to the Milngavie water treatment works via two 41 km aqueducts and 21 km of tunnel. Old photos showing the building of the aqueducts were discovered in a skip in Possilpark in 2018. The treatment works in Milngavie are almost 100 m above sea level: sufficient to provide adequate waterβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 56.2544, -4.5156
- Address
- Stirling area, Scotland
- Official site
- www.visitscotland.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1867269 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Katrine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Katrine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Katrine?
- Loch Katrine is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Katrine?
- Loch Katrine β freshwater lake and reservoir in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows to Achray Water and to Glengyle Water.
- How do I get to Loch Katrine?
- Its coordinates are 56.2544Β°, -4.5156Β°.
- Is Loch Katrine free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Katrine is free to enter.