Bowstard Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Fife

Scotland

Bowstard Loch

Lindores Hill The foreground and the forestry are all in this grid square, but one has to admit that it&#039;s the view that catches the eye. On the left, in the distance, is the prominent hump of West Lomond. Ormiston Hill rises steeply from the town of Newburgh, and in the sunshine to the right is the estuary of the River Tay. — Lindores Hill Credit: Anne Burgess

Bowstard Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 12 hectares, it is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery of the region. The loch is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers due to its diverse ecosystem and rich biodiversity.

Surrounded by a mix of grassland, woodland, and wetland habitats, Bowstard Loch supports a wide range of flora and fauna. The loch itself is home to various species of waterfowl, including mallards, tufted ducks, and mute swans, which can be observed gliding gracefully across its calm waters. The surrounding wetlands provide a perfect breeding ground for many species of amphibians, such as frogs and newts.

The loch also supports a healthy population of fish, including brown trout, which attracts anglers throughout the year. Fishing is popular on Bowstard Loch, with enthusiasts trying their luck to catch a prized trout.

Nature trails and walking paths surround the loch, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural beauty and enjoy the tranquility it offers. The diverse vegetation around the loch includes reeds, rushes, and water lilies, providing a habitat for a variety of insects and invertebrates.

Bowstard Loch is not only a haven for wildlife but also a recreational spot for locals and tourists alike. Whether it's birdwatching, fishing, or simply enjoying a peaceful walk, this enchanting loch offers a serene escape into nature for all who visit.

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Bowstard Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.340103/-3.1919228 or Grid Reference NO2617. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lindores Hill

The foreground and the forestry are all in this grid square, but one has to admit that it's the view that catches the eye. On the left, in the distance, is the prominent hump of West Lomond. Ormiston Hill rises steeply from the town of Newburgh, and in the sunshine to the right is the estuary of the River Tay.

Anne Burgess

Meeting the Horses

Visitors to the farm at Braeside of Lindores getting to know some of the residents.

Anne Burgess

Braeside of Lindores

The farm at Braeside of Lindores is diversifying into all manner of leisure activities including equestrian activities.

Anne Burgess

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

View over the fields...

...with Braeside Mains in the distance.

Bill Harrison

Grassy high section of the Fife Coastal Path

The Fife Coastal Path heading east along the hills above the Tay.

Scott Cormie

Barley field above the Firth of Tay

Looking from Silver Hill over a field of barley, with Dundee in the distance across the Firth of Tay.

Scott Cormie

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

Dunbog to Monimail track, looking South West

This old unmetalled track runs from Monimail to Dunbog over the North Fife Hills. There is evidence of a route here dating back to the 17th Century

David

View across Inchrye reedbeds to Glenduckie and Norman's Law

Standing on the Dunbog to Lindores Loch track looking North East. The extensive reedbeds aren't named on the map but lie between Inchrye and Dunbog. On the Northern side is a dismantled railway that used to connect the Den of Lindores with Kilmany and then Wormit ... now long gone. In the distance is Norman's Law, the highest point in the North Fife Hills.

David

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Bowstard Loch is located at Grid Ref: NO2617 (Lat: 56.340103, Lng: -3.1919228)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife