Rescobie Loch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rescobie Loch |
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 Rescobie Loch
Location in Angus
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| Location | Rescobie, Angus, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°39′19″N 2°47′47″W / 56.65528°N 2.79639°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| Primary inflows | Lunan Water |
| Primary outflows | Lunan Water |
| Max. length | 2km (1.25 miles) |
| Max. width | 0.55km (0.33 miles) |
| Surface area | 0.59km2 (146 acres) |
| Max. depth | 6m (20ft) |
| Shore length1 | 5.8km (3.6 miles) |
| Surface elevation | 60m (196ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Rescobie Loch is a lovely freshwater lake in Scotland. It is found in the area of Rescobie, about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) east of Forfar. This loch gets its water from the Lunan Water, which flows in from the west. The Lunan Water then continues its journey, exiting the loch to the east. Rescobie Loch is a special place with a long history and lots of interesting plants and animals.
A Look at History
The name Rescobie might come from the Scottish Gaelic words “Ros Sgolban.” This means "the wood of splinters or thorns." Over time, the loch's name has been spelled in many ways. Some old names include Rosolpin, Roscolpin, and Roscoby.
Long ago, Rescobie Loch was much more important than it is today. People believe that Rescobie Castle, also called Barnsdale Castle, once stood here. Sadly, there are no signs of the castle left today.
A famous story from 1097 involves King Donald III of Scotland. He was removed from his throne and held captive at Rescobie Castle. His brother, Edgar, blinded him. King Donald III died in 1099. He was first buried at Dunkeld Cathedral. Later, he was moved to the Scottish island of Iona. He was the last early Scottish King to be buried there.
Amazing Nature and Wildlife
Rescobie Loch is a very important place for nature. It is classified as a Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it is a protected area. Experts watch over it to make sure its plants and animals are safe.
The loch and its nearby neighbor, Balgavies Loch, offer a home to many different kinds of wildlife. You can find a wide variety of plants and animals living here. It is a great spot to see nature thriving.
Fun with Fishing
If you love to fish, Rescobie Loch is a popular spot! In the early 1960s, a group called the Rescobie Loch Development Association was created. Their job is to manage and organize the fishing here.
Only fly fishing is allowed at Rescobie Loch. You can fish from the shore or from a boat. The loch is regularly filled with fish for anglers. You can often catch Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout here. It's a fun activity for those who enjoy the outdoors.
Gallery
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Rescobie Loch - View West towards boathouse
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Rescobie Loch - View North towards Turin Hill
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Rescobie Loch - View East
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Rescobie Loch - View South
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Rescobie Loch, OS Streetview Map
