Stormont Loch is a small irregular lowland freshwater loch, that is partially in-filled. It located in a nature reserve owned by the

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, on a north-east to south-west orientation and is 2 miles southeast of Blairgowrie in Perth and Kinross.

Geography

Stormont Loch is of glacial origin and is formed as a type of geographic formation known as a

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. The loch is of national importance as it provides a complete dating record for vegetation changes over the last 13000 years. The loch is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as forming part of a

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{{reflist Freshwater lochs of Scotland Lochs of Perth and Kinross Tay catchment Protected areas of Perth and Kinross Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Scotland Conservation in the United Kingdom Special Areas of Conservation in Scotland Birdwatching sites in Scotland

Geography

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