Loch Shurrery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Loch Shurrery |
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Dam at the head of Loch Shurrery
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 Loch Shurrery
Location in Highland
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| Location | Caithness, Highlands Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58°28′39″N 3°38′24″W / 58.477600°N 3.640100°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| Primary inflows | Torran Water |
| Primary outflows | Forss Water |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Surface area | 99.4 ha (246 acres) |
| Average depth | 4.5 ft (1.4 m) |
| Max. depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Water volume | 43,000,000 cu ft (1,200,000 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 7.4 km (4.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Islands | 1 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Loch Shurrery, sometimes called Loch Shurrey, is a small, shallow freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands. It's about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Thurso. This loch has an oval shape and measures about 1.25 miles (2 km) long. It's quite shallow, usually around 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) deep, but can be up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) deep. A dam is located at the northern end of the loch.
Exploring Loch Shurrery
Loch Shurrery was carefully measured and mapped on October 6, 1902. This survey was part of a bigger project led by Sir John Murray. His team created detailed maps of Scotland's freshwater lochs between 1897 and 1909.
Ancient Discoveries
Near the northern part of Loch Shurrery, you can find old archaeological remains. These include an Iron Age hut circle, which was once an oval-shaped house. Pottery pieces were also found there. At the southern end of the loch is a place called Lambsdale Leans. This is a cairn, which is a pile of stones, possibly covering an ancient burial chamber. Close by, two Viking graves have also been discovered.
Fun Activities
Loch Shurrery is a popular spot for fishing. The Dounreay Fly Fishing Association even keeps a boat on the loch. Members and visitors can use this boat to enjoy a day of fishing.
