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Bishop's Glen Reservoir

Reservoir

Rainy today

Bishop's Glen Reservoir, also known as Dunoon Reservoir, used to be the source for drinking water for the town of Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, a function now satisfied via Loch Eck. Records show that this impounding reservoir was created before 1880. The Balgaidh Burn is the main inflow and outflow.

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Weather at Bishop's Glen Reservoir

H: 59° L: 45°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
57°
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Feels like 55°
Precipitation
49%
Humidity
62%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
2.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
46°
3 AM
Cloudy
45°
6 AM
Cloudy
47°
9 AM
Sunny
52°
12 PM
Light rain shower
59°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
56°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 PM
Clear
50°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bishop's Glen Reservoir?
Bishop's Glen Reservoir is a reservoir in Scotland.
Can you swim at Bishop's Glen Reservoir?
There is no fixed answer for Bishop's Glen Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Bishop's Glen Reservoir in Scotland. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Scotland

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