Loch Rusky

The lake lies in the Registration County of Perthshire. The loch lies to the east of the Menteith Hills, about 6 km northeast of the Port of Menteith. The Torrie Forest extends over Lennieston Muir to the east. == Toponymy ==

The name Rusky derives from the Gaelic Loch an Rusgaidh, meaning "Lake of the Shearing"or "Lake of the Turf/Peat". == Fishing ==

Loch Rusky is well-known for a good stock of Rainbow and Brown trout with the odd small wild brown trout. From the 1960s to the present day, the loch has been a trout fishery (fly only) from a boat and is managed by the Heriot Angling Parent Club (by permit only). *There are no pike or perch in the loch.* == Wildlife ==

Loch Rusky is known for its beautiful wildlife including returning Osprey breeding pair, Mink, Otters, Herons, Woodpeckers and other wild birds. ==Footnotes==