Loch Lyon

Loch Lyon

Infobox lake
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location = Glen Lyon, Perth
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type = freshwater loch, reservoir
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outflow = River Lyon
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Loch Lyon (Scottish Gaelic, "Loch Liobhunn"/"Loch Lìomhann") is a freshwater loch found in Glen Lyon, located in Perth, Scotland, which feeds the River Lyon. The original natural loch was much expanded by a hydro-electric dam, part of the North of Scotland Hydro-electric Breadalbane scheme.


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