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Visit Loch Leven Getting the measure of it Globe-trotting trout Going up, going down Loch Leven fills over 13 square kilometres of low Loch Leven’s fish have long been famous. The The most massive and long-lasting change of shape ground between the Ochil, Lomond and Cleish Hills. native brown trout that live here are so highly in Loch Leven’s history took place between 1830 That’s enough to take in the whole of the city of Perth prized that anglers have introduced Loch Leven and 1832. That was when the bed of the River Leven and still have room to spare. trout to many different countries. You’ll find them was lowered, the river course re-aligned and sluice now from Canada to New Zealand and many gates installed. With half the loch less than two metres deep, it is ideal places in between. for dabbling ducks, ducklings and up-ending swans First effects were dramatic: the area of loch and to grab some of the small creatures and plants that surrounding wetland shrank to three-quarters of its thrive in the food-rich water. former spread. The shoreline also moved inward by 500 metres and falling water levels revealed Shallower areas and stretches of shore overhung with three new islands. vegetation are perfect for broods to feed and shelter, while the islands provide many nest sites. Recently there have been successes in restoring some wetlands around the loch edge, giving a local boost to many species including orchids, dragonflies, waders (like lapwing, snipe, curlew and redshank), and wintering geese and swans. Loch Leven Castle Pink-footed geese Trans-global splashdowns Loch Leven is an international hub for birds. Calm and storm That’s a major reason for it being awarded National Female tufted duck Nature Reserve status, plus many other honours. Loch Leven has had its fair share of famous visitors to its and ducklings shores including William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Serfing the community It’s a place that merits both praise and protection. Most famous of all was the ill-starred Mary Queen Almost all of the world’s population of pink-footed St Serf’s is the largest of the loch’s seven islands and of Scots, held captive here between June 1567 and geese winter in Britain and Loch Leven provides is the front runner in the inland European duck nest May 1568. Today, the drama of Mary’s stay and important autumn and spring staging posts. league. Tufted duck top the bill here, followed by escape and the tension of others’ imprisonment at Throughout the winter there are several thousand gadwall and mallard. Loch Leven stand in contrast to the stillness we now migratory wildfowl including pochard, whooper link with this place. Then there are burrow-nesting shelduck and rare swans, tufted ducks and teal. breeders such as teal and shoveler. www.nnr-scotland.org.uk Loch Leven Getting there National Nature Reserve A natural place in history Loch Leven lies close to the M90 and can be accessed via the Kinross turn-off at junction 6. Brimming with wildlife and history, Loch Leven Bus services to Kinross run from Perth, Stirling is the largest natural shallow water body in lowland and Edinburgh. Britain and is home to more breeding ducks than anywhere else in inland Europe. From late summer For more information please contact: until spring, tens of thousands of other wildfowl from many different countries use it for short and long- Scottish Natural Heritage, term stopovers. Their presence gives Loch Leven The Pier, Kinross KY13 8UF year round interest and a global importance. Tel 01577 864439 However, it’s not just the birds that make this such RSPB Loch Leven, a special place. It also boasts a rich mix of wet Vane Farm grasslands, raised bog, willow and reed beds near Kinross with an amazing range of plants and some KY13 9LX excellent viewing opportunities. Come and Tel 01577 862355 explore for yourself this winning combination www.nnr-scotland.org.uk for wildlife and people. www.rspb.org.uk/lochleven Search for ‘Scotland’s National VISIT Nature Reserves’ on Facebook. Arbroath DUNDEE A90 PERTH A92 St Andrews Cupar Kinross A91 A915 A9 Loch Leven 0 10 ml M90 A92 NNR Kirkcaldy 0 10 km North Berwick Firth of Forth Lesser butterfly orchid Falkirk M9 EDINBURGH Photographs by Lorne Gill/SNH, George Logan/SNH, David Whitaker, Laurie Campbell/SNH and Martin McGill at anserbirding.com. Main map by Fitzpatrick Woolmer. ISBN 978-1-78391-199-8 © Scottish Natural Heritage 2014. Laurie Campbell/SNH and Martin McGill at anserbirding.com. Main map by Fitzpatrick Woolmer. Photographs by Lorne Gill/SNH, George Logan/SNH, David Whitaker, 0 9 M Milnathort B 6 9 9 6 9 9 N B o r th Q u e A ic h 9 1 1 Lethangie Burleigh Castle Burleigh Sands S o u Mary’s Gate t h Q u e i Golf Courses c h Kinross Green Isle Orwell Lochleven Standing Mills Kinross Stones Kinross House Pier Kirkgate Park Scart Island A 9 1 Kirkgate Point Alice’s Bower 1 Roy’s Folly Castle Island 0 Lochleven Castle 9 ur n M B P ow Loch Leven’s Larder Cavelstone Farm Reed Bower 6 9 Carsehall Wester Balgedie 9 B Bog Classlochie Farm Easter Balgedie Gairney Bank Ga ir n ey W a t er Kinnesswood B 9 0 9 St. Serf’s Island Grahamstone 7 Priory 1 1 9 East Brackley A Portmoak Moss RSPB Loch Leven Vane Scotlandwell Farm Gliding Airfield Levenmouth RSPB Loch Leven Findatie Vane Hill Lochend R B iv e r L 9 ev 0 en C 9 ut 7 0 2 9 B All map data © Crown copyright and database right 2014. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100017908 Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors responsibly Key Everyone has the right to be on most land Key and inland water providing they act responsibly. Soaking it in Your access rights and responsibilities are Information Loch Leven Loch Leven Heritage Trail has a number of viewing explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Heritage Trail hides where you can quietly enjoy this haven for Access Code. Wildlife watching natural and historic heritage. The Trail can be National Cycle accessed from Kinross Pier and Kirkgate Park Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing Viewpoint the outdoors, the key things are to: Network Route 1 immediately south-east of Kinross; the shore near Refreshments Findatie near the mouth of the River Leven; Burleigh • take responsibility for your own actions Other paths Sands on the loch’s north shore (close to the A911); •respect the interests of other people Toilet RSPB Loch Leven beside the B9097; and Lochleven •care for the environment. National Nature Mills, Kinross, off the B996. Parking Reserve Visit outdooraccess-scotland.com or contact If you want more information about the Reserve, staff at RSPB Loch Leven will be happy to help. RSPB your local Scottish Natural Heritage office. RSPB Reserve Bus stop Loch Leven also has woodland trails and a visitor centre with good views of the loch and a CCTV link Castle ferry to St. Serf’s Island. In addition, Historic Scotland (summer only) runs a summer boat service to Castle Island from the pier at Kinross harbour. www.nnr-scotland.org.uk 01 kilometres.
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