Black Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Fife

Scotland

Black Loch

Abdie Parish Kirk The B-listed (LB2560 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2560" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2560">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) kirk dates from ca. 1827 and replaced the medieval kirk a few hundred metres to the south east. The Italianate bellcote is unusual. — Abdie Parish Kirk Credit: Bill Harrison

Black Loch is a freshwater loch located in the county of Fife, Scotland. It is situated in the village of Lochore, near the larger town of Cowdenbeath. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, the loch is surrounded by picturesque woodland and is a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors alike.

The loch is known for its calm and tranquil waters, making it an ideal location for various water-based activities. Fishing is a popular pastime at Black Loch, with anglers frequently catching a variety of fish species including pike, perch, roach, and bream. The loch has a well-maintained fishing pier, providing easy access for anglers of all abilities.

Surrounding the loch is a network of walking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the beautiful natural surroundings. The woodland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species such as swans, ducks, and herons. The presence of these birds adds to the serene atmosphere of the loch.

Black Loch also features a freshwater marsh, which serves as a habitat for numerous species of plants and animals. The marshland provides a valuable ecosystem for wetland species, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies. It is a great spot for birdwatching, as many waterfowl and wading birds can be spotted here.

In addition to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, Black Loch also offers picnic areas and a visitor center, providing visitors with amenities and information about the loch and its surroundings. Overall, Black Loch is a scenic and peaceful destination, offering a relaxing experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Black Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.321129/-3.1954546 or Grid Reference NO2614. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Abdie Parish Kirk

The B-listed (LB2560 Link

) kirk dates from ca. 1827 and replaced the medieval kirk a few hundred metres to the south east. The Italianate bellcote is unusual.

Bill Harrison

Abdie old kirk

The 13th Century kirk is a scheduled monument (SM825 Link

) but the listing provides no details whatsoever. Thankfully, the Canmore listing (30063 Link

) comes to the rescue with a very detailed description. The church was abandoned and soon fell into ruin when the replacement kirk was built a few hundred metres to the north east in 1827.

Bill Harrison

Buildings at the entrance to Abdie old kirk

The farther building is said to be a " session/offertory house" and the nearer is a "hearse or gig-house and loft". The ensemble is B-listed (LB2561 Link

). An enormous yew tree looms behind them.

Bill Harrison

Minor road to Abdie old kirk

Bill Harrison

Balfour-Napier monument, Abdie old kirk

Arms of Balfour of Denmiln (Or, on a chevron sable between three trefoils slipped vert an otter's head erased argent) impaling Napier (Argent a saltire engrailed between four roses gules barbed vert) commemorating the marriage between Michael Balfour and Katherine Napier sometime before 1652, when Katherine died. The memorial is almost completely eroded but the arms at least were more discernible in 1930 and their details were entered into the ‘Inventory of Monuments and Constructions in the Counties of Five, Kinross, and Clackmannan', published by RCAHMS (the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland) published in 1933,

Bill Harrison

Stubble, Cairneyhall

A field beside the Loch of Lindores.

Richard Webb

Pier, Lindores Loch

Clear, shallow water by the boat pier.

Richard Webb

Piers, Lindores Loch

Fishing boats tied up at the end of the season.

Richard Webb

Lindores Loch

Richard Webb

Fishing boats, Loch of Lindores

Tied up at the end of the season.

Richard Webb

Gate on Collessie to Lindores Loch path

This path, not shown on the OS maps of the area, connects Collessie to Lindores Loch and is one of the way marked Fife Corepaths. West Lomond Hill is in the background, approximately 7 miles away as the crow flies

David

Railway Bridge near Cairneyhall Farm

The railway (Perth to Edinburgh line) goes over a farm track that joins the Newburgh to Collessie road near the southern end of Lindores Loch

David

Strange enclosure near Woodmill Mains

This is one side of an enclosure fenced with railway sleepers, perhaps 30-35 each side flanking a single track road width of concreted level ground. All of it is in a poor state now. The enclosure is just off a track opposite Woodmill Mains. Considering its age and construction it may have been something to do with the railway that is immediately adjacent the nearby Newburgh to Collessie road.

David

Abdie and Dunbog Church

Douglas Nelson

Goldenloch, by Lindores, Fife

Goldenloch, also referred to as The Golden Loch, is a fishery nestled near Abdie and Dunbog, by Lindores.

Jerzy Morkis

Small pond on Baw Hill

Small pond near the top of Baw Hill. This is a little visited part of the North Fife hills. The top of East Lomond hill can just be seen on the skyline between the two distant trees.

David