Loch of Boardhouse facts for kids
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Boardhouse Loch viewed from Ravie Hill
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 Loch of Boardhouse
Location in Orkney Islands
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| Coordinates | 59°6′42″N 3°16′35″W / 59.11167°N 3.27639°W |
| Type | Freshwater loch |
| Primary inflows | Burn of Kirbuster |
| Primary outflows | Burn of Boardhouse |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 2 mi (3.2 km) |
| Max. width | 0.66 mi (1.06 km) |
| Surface area | 1 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3.2 m (10 ft) |
| Water volume | 150,000,000 cu ft (4,200,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
The Loch of Boardhouse is a beautiful freshwater loch located in the north-west of Mainland Orkney, Scotland. A loch is the Scottish word for a lake. This natural lake is very important for the people living nearby. It is also a popular spot for fishing.
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About the Loch of Boardhouse
Where is the Loch of Boardhouse?
The Loch of Boardhouse is found in the parish of Birsay. This area is in the north-west part of Mainland Orkney. Orkney is a group of islands off the northern coast of Scotland. The loch is quite large, stretching about 2 miles (3.2 km) long. It is also about 0.66 miles (1.1 km) wide.
What is the Loch Used For?
The Loch of Boardhouse serves two main purposes. First, it acts as a reservoir. This means it stores water for public use. The water from the loch helps supply homes and businesses. Second, the loch is a popular place for fishing. Many people enjoy catching trout here. Other nearby lochs include the Loch of Hundland and the Loch of Swannay.
Exploring the Loch
Scientists have studied the Loch of Boardhouse for a long time. In 1906, a famous oceanographer named Sir John Murray surveyed the loch. He measured its depth and mapped its shape. This survey was part of a bigger project. It was called the Bathymetrical Survey of Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland 1897-1909. This project helped us learn a lot about Scotland's freshwater lakes.
