Loch Fithie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Loch Fithie
Loch Fithie Location in Angus
Location	Angus, Scotland
Coordinates	56°39′4″N 2°50′1″W / 56.65111°N 2.83361°W / 56.65111; -2.83361
Type	freshwater loch
Primary inflows	on the eastern shore
Primary outflows	no outflow
Basin countries	Scotland
Max. length	1.6 km (1 mi)
Max. width	140 m (150 yd)
Surface area	7.1 ha (18 acres)
Average depth	2.3 m (7.5 ft)
Max. depth	4.9 m (16 ft)
Water volume	200,000 m3 (7,000,000 cu ft)
Shore length1	1.4 km (0.87 mi)
Surface elevation	67 m (220 ft)
Islands	0
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Loch Fithie is a small, freshwater lake located in Scotland. It lies about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) east of the town of Forfar. This beautiful loch is approximately 800 meters (2,600 feet) long.

Exploring Loch Fithie

Scientists have studied Loch Fithie for a long time.

• On June 30, 1903, a famous explorer named Sir John Murray surveyed the loch.
• He was part of a big project. This project mapped many freshwater lakes in Scotland.
• It was called the Bathymetrical Survey of Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland.
• This survey measured how deep the lochs were and created detailed maps.

A Glimpse into the Past

Loch Fithie has some interesting history nearby.

• To the northwest of the loch, you can find the old remains of Restenneth Priory.
• This priory was a religious building. It was built by a group of monks called the Augustinians.
• In 1954, something exciting was found near the loch.
• During some digging, a very old stone axe head was discovered.
• This axe head was found in a gravel ridge. It shows that people lived and used tools in this area long ago.