Loch Leven (Kinross)

Loch Leven forms the main part of the Loch Leven national nature reserve (NNR), which covers of loch and islands.

As an internationally important site for wildlife Loch Leven holds a number of different conservation designations, being designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Protection Area (SPA), and a Ramsar site.

There are also sites designated for their historical value surrounding Loch Leven. Lochleven Castle and St Serf's Priory are Scheduled Monuments. Kinross House is a Category A listed building, and its grounds are listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

Although greatly improved in recent years, the loch continues to suffer from a high phosphorus load and other pollution, primarily as a result of surrounding agricultural practices, which has contributed to occasional algal blooms on the loch and reduced feature condition. Work is ongoing to continue to reduce these effects, however it is thought that increasing summer temperatures now play a significant role in the formation of these blooms.

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Scotland's National Nature Reserves
RSPB Loch Leven
Loch Leven Heritage Trail - Scotland's National Nature Reserves