Loch Ericht

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Loch Ericht
Loch Ericht - view from Beinn Bheòil
view from Beinn Bheòil
Location Scotland
Coordinates 56°51′N 4°21′WCoordinates: 56°51′N 4°21′W
Basin countries United Kingdom

Loch Ericht (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Eireachd) is a freshwater lake (or loch) on the border between Perth and Kinross and the Highlands Council areas of Scotland. The River Ericht flows from the south end of the loch and later enters Loch Rannoch.

It is dammed at its southern end and most of the outflow diverted to the power station on Loch Rannoch. It is also dammed at its northern end just 300 yards from the Truim River (a Spey tributary) to protect the village of Dalwhinnie, and road and rail links.