Loch Fad facts for kids
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 Loch Fad
Location in Scotland
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| Location | Isle of Bute, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°48′22″N 5°04′26″W / 55.806°N 5.074°W |
| Type | loch |
Loch Fad is a freshwater lake located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic words for "long loch." This means "long lake." It's a special place for nature and history.
About Loch Fad
Loch Fad is found on the beautiful Isle of Bute. This island is off the west coast of Scotland. The loch sits right on the Highland Boundary Fault. This is a very old, large crack in the Earth's crust. It separates the Scottish Highlands from the lowlands.
How Big Is It?
Loch Fad is quite large for an island lake. Its surface area is about 71 hectares (180 acres). That's like 71 football fields! This makes it one of the bigger freshwater lochs on a Scottish island.
What Lives in the Loch?
Loch Fad is home to many fish. It is also the site of one of the UK's largest rainbow trout cage farms. These farms raise fish in large nets or cages placed in the water. This helps to provide fresh fish for people to eat.
A Famous Visitor
In 2018, Loch Fad had a very famous visitor. It was used for testing a special boat called Bluebird. This boat belonged to Donald Campbell. He was a famous speed record breaker. He tried to set new water speed records with his amazing boats.
