Longhowe Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Banffshire

Scotland

Longhowe Loch

Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011 A year into the job, and the new bypass is beginning to take shape. — Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011 Credit: Anne Burgess

Longhowe Loch, located in Banffshire, is a serene and picturesque freshwater marsh that attracts nature enthusiasts from near and far. Stretching across a vast expanse of land, the loch is nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant meadows, providing a breathtaking backdrop for visitors.

The calm and crystal-clear waters of Longhowe Loch are teeming with an abundance of aquatic life. It serves as a refuge for various species of fish, including trout and perch, making it a popular spot for anglers seeking a tranquil fishing experience. The loch is also home to a diverse range of waterfowl, such as ducks and swans, which can be observed gracefully gliding across the surface.

Surrounding the loch, the freshwater marsh is a haven for a multitude of plant species, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year. Reed beds and water lilies dot the marsh, providing shelter and a source of food for numerous bird species. The marshland also serves as a vital breeding ground for frogs, toads, and dragonflies, adding to the rich biodiversity of the area.

For nature lovers and birdwatchers, Longhowe Loch offers a tranquil sanctuary, providing ample opportunities for peaceful walks and wildlife observation. The surrounding area is also home to several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the breathtaking scenery and discover the hidden gems of Banffshire.

Overall, Longhowe Loch is a captivating freshwater marsh that showcases the beauty of nature in Banffshire. Its diverse ecosystem and stunning scenery make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful and immersive outdoor experience.

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Longhowe Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.61079/-3.0649656 or Grid Reference NJ3658. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011 A year into the job, and the new bypass is beginning to take shape.

Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011

A year into the job, and the new bypass is beginning to take shape.

Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011 I wonder why the silt settles out of some ponds and puddles, but not others? This water was still the same opaque red colour two days later. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2381214">NJ3558 : Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011</a>.

Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011

I wonder why the silt settles out of some ponds and puddles, but not others? This water was still the same opaque red colour two days later. See NJ3558 : Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011.

Gordon Castle Farm A patch of dandelions by the roadside makes a bright foreground for the house and buildings at Gordon Castle Farm.

Gordon Castle Farm

A patch of dandelions by the roadside makes a bright foreground for the house and buildings at Gordon Castle Farm.

Small Burn at Whitegate The burn is named on the 1:25,000 map as Small Burn, and the name seems appropriate. It drains the glen through which the Winding Walks go, and after crossing under the road near Whitegate it joins the Wishart Burn near Gordon Castle Farm. It is almost hidden by new beech foliage.

Small Burn at Whitegate

The burn is named on the 1:25,000 map as Small Burn, and the name seems appropriate. It drains the glen through which the Winding Walks go, and after crossing under the road near Whitegate it joins the Wishart Burn near Gordon Castle Farm. It is almost hidden by new beech foliage.

Swiss Cottage Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/201210">NJ3659 : Swiss Cottage</a>. The vegetation has been cleared round the Swiss Cottage, and there is a building site fence round it and there are a portable building and toilet behind the photographer. The rumour locally is that it is to be restored for letting as a holiday cottage.

Swiss Cottage

Compare with NJ3659 : Swiss Cottage. The vegetation has been cleared round the Swiss Cottage, and there is a building site fence round it and there are a portable building and toilet behind the photographer. The rumour locally is that it is to be restored for letting as a holiday cottage.

Wishart Burn The burn drains the area of woods known as Deer Park, eventually reaching the River Spey.

Wishart Burn

The burn drains the area of woods known as Deer Park, eventually reaching the River Spey.

Deer Park There seems to have been some kind of road here, now almost vanished among the beech woods. It has been bypassed by a newer track which can be used to take out timber from the plantations nearby.

Deer Park

There seems to have been some kind of road here, now almost vanished among the beech woods. It has been bypassed by a newer track which can be used to take out timber from the plantations nearby.

Gordon Castle and Baxters Having had to turn back when the track I was following degenerated into a whin-overgrown bicycle-unfriendly path, I noticed that from the track there is a glimpse through the trees of the roof and tower of Gordon Castle, with the expanse of buildings at Baxters of Speyside in the distance.

Gordon Castle and Baxters

Having had to turn back when the track I was following degenerated into a whin-overgrown bicycle-unfriendly path, I noticed that from the track there is a glimpse through the trees of the roof and tower of Gordon Castle, with the expanse of buildings at Baxters of Speyside in the distance.

Clear Fell on Deer Park A section of the conifer plantation on Deer Park has been felled.

Clear Fell on Deer Park

A section of the conifer plantation on Deer Park has been felled.

Deer Park Part of the conifer plantation has been felled, but the broadleaved trees have been left alone.

Deer Park

Part of the conifer plantation has been felled, but the broadleaved trees have been left alone.

Beech Leaves At this time of year, the beech leaves are a bright shade of pale green which to me is one of the marks of spring.

Beech Leaves

At this time of year, the beech leaves are a bright shade of pale green which to me is one of the marks of spring.

Gordon Castle Garden This archway is the entrance to the walled garden which served Gordon Castle. Brick retains warmth, so is preferred for walled gardens because it helps to encourage fruiting of trees trained up the wall. Some such trees are visible on the right.

Gordon Castle Garden

This archway is the entrance to the walled garden which served Gordon Castle. Brick retains warmth, so is preferred for walled gardens because it helps to encourage fruiting of trees trained up the wall. Some such trees are visible on the right.

Sheds at Gordon Castle Garden Old sheds and stores outside the walled garden. It looks as if there is little use being made of them now.

Sheds at Gordon Castle Garden

Old sheds and stores outside the walled garden. It looks as if there is little use being made of them now.

Tree Stump by the Cross The stone pillar is the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. Somewhere near it was a large and renowned tree known as the Duchess Tree, commemorated in a tune by the composer William Marshall, but it isn&#039;t know exactly where it was. I don&#039;t think it was this stump, though it must have been a very large tree too.

Tree Stump by the Cross

The stone pillar is the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. Somewhere near it was a large and renowned tree known as the Duchess Tree, commemorated in a tune by the composer William Marshall, but it isn't know exactly where it was. I don't think it was this stump, though it must have been a very large tree too.

The Cross The stone pillar is what is left of the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. At one time there were jougs attached to it. These are a sort of collar which was used to chain malefactors to expose them to public ridicule.

The Cross

The stone pillar is what is left of the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. At one time there were jougs attached to it. These are a sort of collar which was used to chain malefactors to expose them to public ridicule.

Gordon Castle Lake The tranquil surroundings of the lake are even quieter now, because the direct access from the village has been cut off by the bypass roadworks. To reach the lake now means a detour longer than the walk round it when you get there. As a consequence there have been few people feeding the ducks, and the population today is markedly smaller than it used to be. The reflections of the beeches which lean down to the water are unchanged.

Gordon Castle Lake

The tranquil surroundings of the lake are even quieter now, because the direct access from the village has been cut off by the bypass roadworks. To reach the lake now means a detour longer than the walk round it when you get there. As a consequence there have been few people feeding the ducks, and the population today is markedly smaller than it used to be. The reflections of the beeches which lean down to the water are unchanged.

Fochabers Bypass This section of the new bypass looks almost complete, for a short distance, at least. It is sad that the bypass was inadequate, and in the wrong place, before the first divot was cut for its construction. There is just room for a single carriageway here between Gordon Chapel and Gordon Castle Lake, so when the traffic, as it inevitably will, outgrows a single carriageway there will be no possibility of widening the road. There was almost complete agreement locally that the bypass should go south of the village, but the Powers That Be rejected this on grounds of cost.

Fochabers Bypass

This section of the new bypass looks almost complete, for a short distance, at least. It is sad that the bypass was inadequate, and in the wrong place, before the first divot was cut for its construction. There is just room for a single carriageway here between Gordon Chapel and Gordon Castle Lake, so when the traffic, as it inevitably will, outgrows a single carriageway there will be no possibility of widening the road. There was almost complete agreement locally that the bypass should go south of the village, but the Powers That Be rejected this on grounds of cost.

Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011 This is taken two days later than <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2380692">NJ3558 : Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011</a>, and shows that the red silt in the water has not settled out of suspension. I wonder why not?

Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011

This is taken two days later than NJ3558 : Fochabers Bypass Roadworks, Spring 2011, and shows that the red silt in the water has not settled out of suspension. I wonder why not?

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Longhowe Loch is located at Grid Ref: NJ3658 (Lat: 57.61079, Lng: -3.0649656)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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