Persie Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Perthshire

Scotland

Persie Loch

Old Military Road north of Bridge of Cally Credit: Mike Pennington

Persie Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Perthshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst the stunning Perthshire countryside, this tranquil body of water covers an area of approximately 10 acres. Surrounded by lush greenery, the loch offers a serene and idyllic setting for visitors to enjoy.

The loch is known for its crystal-clear water, which is sourced from the surrounding hills and streams. This pristine water is home to a variety of aquatic life, including fish such as brown trout, perch, and pike. Anglers are often drawn to the loch for its excellent fishing opportunities.

Persie Loch is also a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts numerous species of birds throughout the year. Visitors may spot mallards, tufted ducks, swans, and even the occasional heron or osprey. The surrounding marshes provide a rich habitat for wetland birds and other wildlife.

The loch itself is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 3 meters. This makes it ideal for water activities such as kayaking and canoeing, as well as for leisurely boat trips. The tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking scenery make Persie Loch a popular spot for picnics and leisurely walks along its shores.

Located just a short distance from the village of Persie, the loch is easily accessible for visitors. Its proximity to other attractions in the area, such as the famous Glenshee ski resort and the picturesque town of Blairgowrie, make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

In conclusion, Persie Loch in Perthshire is a beautiful, diverse, and accessible freshwater loch that offers a range of recreational activities and a chance to immerse oneself in the stunning Scottish countryside.

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Persie Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.678793/-3.413241 or Grid Reference NO1355. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Military Road north of Bridge of Cally

Mike Pennington

The valley of the Black Water north of Bridge of Cally

Mike Pennington

Roadside lupins, north of Bridge of Cally

A native of North America, a common garden plant and quite happy as a naturalised plant in many areas.

Mike Pennington

Ashmore House, Netherton

From across the valley of the Black Water.

Mike Pennington

Mains of Persie

The Hill of Persie is in the background.

Mike Pennington

Fields at Stronetic, north of Bridge of Cally

Mike Pennington

Black Water near Blacklunans

Looking upstream from Dalrulzion Bridge.

Maigheach-gheal

Black Water near Blacklunans

Looking downstream from Dalrulzion Bridge.

Maigheach-gheal

Disused Church awaiting conversion, Persie

Peter Bond

A93 by the Bridge of Dalrulzion

Peter Bond

Disused church, Persie

Has the money run out? It looks as if this conversion has stopped for at least 2yrs Link

Alexander P Kapp

A93 heading north up Glenshee

Here from the access junction for Persie House; with the disused Persie Church ahead right.

Stanley Howe

A former church building by the A93 at Persie

Some progress with conversion seems to have taken place since photographed in 2010 NO1454 : Disused Church awaiting conversion, Persie.

Stanley Howe

Junction for Alyth off A93

Near Bridge of Dalrulzion.

Stanley Howe

The A93 heading north

David Purchase

View towards the Hill of Persie

Jonathan Thacker

Old Military Road below the Hill of Persie

Jonathan Thacker

Milton Falls at Bridge of Dalrulzion

The put-in for the Black Water at Bridge of Dalruzion gives little opportunity for the paddler to warm up before tackling the series of drops known as Milton Falls, a good grade 4 with some pinning potential if one misses the best line. Hitting the third drop near the centre, heading strongly to the right, gains the boily eddy directly in front of the photographer, from where strong forward paddling powers the boat through the meaty stopper at the bottom of the chute on river right and into calmer water. A less committed run into the chute tends to result in getting backlooped, but the stopper doesn't hold a capsized paddler. Failing to get into the eddy tends to leave the paddler frantically bracing on the eddy line as he is carried towards the more obvious drop left of the big rock. Mostly this is going to be fine, but the plunge pool is not so deep and (particularly in lower water levels) boats have been pinned here. Water levels in this picture are medium to high, and rising (the water came up half a metre in the hour or two it took this group, who hadn't run the river before and were being cautious, to make their way down to Netherton).

Andy Waddington

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Persie Loch is located at Grid Ref: NO1355 (Lat: 56.678793, Lng: -3.413241)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside