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Description
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 Little Grebe and Great Crested Grebe, which can be seen all year round. The Loch also support some of the largest flocks of Eurasian Coot, Mute Swan and Tufted Duck to be found in the Lothians. In winter this population is joined by Common Pochard, Common Goldeneye and Greylag Goose.
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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).