Kinross Area and Loch Leven
Kinross is the main town in this area, dominated by huge lowland loch, Loch Leven.
Kinross is a commuter town that has grown from its old village, on the shores of Loch Leven. Kinross House has stately gardens, famous for their yew hedges, herbaceous borders and rose beds. For one weekend each July, Kinross is swamped with visitors to the T in the Park music festival at nearby Balado Farm.
Loch Leven, the largest loch of the Scottish Lowlands, is the main feature of this area. Declared a nature reserve in 1964, the Loch today is of international importance, attracting around 15,000 wild geese every autumn. Sitting peacefully on an islet in Loch Leven lies enchanting Loch Leven Castle. Between April and September, take the small ferry and witness for yourself the scene of intrigue and romance. The Castle gained infamy when it acted as a prison to Mary Queen of Scots in 1567. Her dramatic escape by boat is one of Scotland's most romantic tales.
