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Linlithgow Loch was formed over 10,000 years ago by a retreating glacier and is one of only two natural lowland lochs in the Lothians.
Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Linlithgow Loch is noted for its emergent aquatic plant species and for its wildfowl. Of particular interest are populations of breeding Küçük batağan and Bahri, which can be seen all year round. The Loch also support some of the largest flocks of Sakarmeke, Kuğu and Tepeli patka to be found in the Lothians. In winter this population is joined by Elmabaş patka, Altıngöz and Boz kaz.
Linlithgow Loch lies immediately north of the town of Linlithgow. There are several car parks close to the lake. Click on a P in the map for directions. Car park by Palace locked in the evening, other gates remain open. A circular walk around the lake is about 2,3 miles (4 km).
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