This piece of water was the first in a series of such in the immediate vicinity to be so presented to the community, and the (younger) neighbouring Gadden Lochs have become a wildfowl preserve, complete with an observation hut for birdwatchers.
The piece of water was the first in a series of similar bodies in the vicinity to be presented to the public. The younger neighboring Gadden Lochs have been converted into a wetland reserve, complete with an observation cabin for those interested in bird watching.