Loch Callater
Freshwater loch in Braemar, Scotland
56°56′23″N 3°20′37″W / 56.93972°N 3.34361°W / 56.93972; -3.34361[1]Loch Callater is an upland, freshwater loch lying approximately 5 miles (8 km) south of Braemar, Scotland. The loch trends in a northwest to southeast direction and is surrounded on both sides by steep hills. It is approximately 1.6 km (1 mi) in length.
The loch was surveyed[2] on 11 July 1905 by T.N. Johnston and L.W. Collett and later charted [3] as part of the Sir John Murray's Bathymetrical Survey of Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland 1897-1909.
Trout, salmon, eels and perch are found in the loch.[2] A permit is required for fishing.[4]
The loch and surrounding area is popular with walkers and at the north end is the Callater Stable walkers' bothy.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Callater loch". British lakes. British Lakes. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bathymetrical Survey of the Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland, 1897-1909, Lochs of the Dee (Aberdeen) Basin". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Loch of Skene; Loch Callater; Loch of Aboyne (Vol. 5, Plate 52) - Bathymetrical Survey, 1897-1909 - National Library of Scotland". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Fishing Loch Callater". Cairngorms National Park accommodation and information. Retrieved 2 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Loch Callater near Braemar". Walk Highlands. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Callater Stable". Mountain Bothies Association. Retrieved 2 January 2015.