Loch Freuchie facts for kids
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Loch a' Mhuilinn and Loch Freuchie from a pinnacle below the summit of Creag Grianain.
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 Loch Freuchie
Location in Perth and Kinross
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| Location | NN86433773 |
| Coordinates | 56°31′04″N 3°50′54″W / 56.51789856°N 3.84823699°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| Primary inflows | River Quaich |
| Primary outflows | River Quaich to River Braan |
| Catchment area | 6,067 ha (14,990 acres) |
| Max. length | 2.8163 km (1.7500 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.80 km (0.50 mi) |
| Surface area | 139 ha (340 acres) |
| Average depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Water volume | 344,329,583 cu ft (9,750,328.0 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Max. temperature | 58.6 °F (14.8 °C) |
| Min. temperature | 49.4 °F (9.7 °C) |
| Islands | 0 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Loch Freuchie is a large freshwater loch (a Scottish word for lake) in Scotland. It is also known as Fraoch, which means "heatherly loch." This name comes from the heather plants that grow nearby. The loch is located in Glen Quaich, in the area of Perth and Kinross. You can find it about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Amulree and 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southeast of Kenmore.
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History of Loch Freuchie
Did you know a famous Scottish poet once visited Loch Freuchie? Robert Burns passed by the loch in the summer of 1787. He was on a tour of the Scottish Highlands at that time.
Exploring Loch Freuchie's Geography
Loch Freuchie is a beautiful place surrounded by green fields and small areas of trees. It looks like a peaceful countryside scene.
Ancient Island Homes: Crannogs
In the loch, near the southwest shore, you can see the remains of an ancient island home called a crannog. These were artificial islands built in lakes, often for protection. The parts of this crannog that are still visible rise about 6 ft (1.8 m) out of the water.
Mountains and Rivers Around the Loch
Two mountains are located near Loch Freuchie. To the southwest, about 2.5 miles away, is Beinn na Gainimh, which is 730 m (2,400 ft) tall. To the northwest, at a similar distance, is Meall Dearg, standing at 690 m (2,260 ft).
The River Quaich flows into Loch Freuchie. Sometimes, people who fish call it the River Freuchie. After flowing through the loch, the water continues as the River Braan, which eventually joins the larger River Tay. On the eastern side of the loch, you can also find the remains of an old village or "township."
Fishing at Loch Freuchie
Loch Freuchie is a popular spot for fishing. Many people come here to catch trout.
Gallery
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Loch Freuchie viewed from above Garrow, just over two miles to the northwest
