Loch Tummel

Loch Tummel ( Scottish Gaelic: Loch Teimhil ) is a pent-up freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands. It is located about 8 km west of Pitlochry in the Unitary Authority of Perth and Kinross. Loch Tummel has the typical elongated shape of a lake in a valley in the Ice Age glacial origin. He is about 11 km long and at its widest point is less than 1 km wide. Loch Tummel is part of the Tummel Hydro-Electric Power Scheme. The lake was dammed in 1950 at its eastern end, causing the water level is now about 4.5 m above its natural level.

Loch Tummel is drained by the River Tummel. The river, which also flows through Dunalastair Water, opens to the west into the lake and flows at the eastern end again. Most of the water leaves Loch Tummel but not over the River Tummel, but through underground pipes that drain water to the Clunie Water Power Station, from where it is re- introduced into the River Tummel.

The north shore of Loch Tummel is accessed from the well developed B8019. The south bank is only accessible via a little -developed side street. Loch Tummel is a popular tourist destination. Is known mainly that provides the location in the northwest of the lake Queen's View is an attractive views over Loch Tummel and the two islands in the lake. In addition, the lake is home to a sailing club and offers good opportunities for fishing, especially where trout can be caught.