Clatteringshaws Loch, lake in the United Kingdom
Clatteringshaws Loch is a large reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway created by a concrete dam that spans the valley. Water from the loch flows through an underground tunnel over five miles long to reach a power station called Glenlee.
The dam was built in the early 1930s and began operation in 1935 as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme to supply electricity to the region. This hydroelectric project marked a turning point in how Scotland harnessed water power for energy.
The area takes its name from the dam structure that transformed the landscape. The loch represents how communities shaped their environment to meet local energy needs and remains a landmark in regional identity.
The dam has a walkway along its top from which visitors can view the water surface and surrounding hills. Forest trails nearby offer various options for walking and exploring the area.
Near the reservoir stands Bruce's Stone, linked to King Robert the Bruce, who is said to have rested there after fighting in the area in 1307. The stone was donated to a Scottish heritage trust in 1932 and remains an easily overlooked piece of local history.
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