Peatland stream water chemistry data from the MERLIN project, Hare Moss, Scotland, 2024-2025
https://doi.org/10.5285/09384b41-4395-4c23-bd1e-cfe9f36d1e16
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This dataset comprises water chemistry data (dissolved organic carbon (DOC), total dissolved nitrogen (TdN), particulate organic carbon (POC), total phosphorus (TP), soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP), absorbance at 254nm (Abs 254), specific ultraviolet absorbance (SUVA), and dissolved CH4, CO2, N2O) collected bi-weekly from peatland streams near Penicuik, Scotland, in 2024 and 2025. Data were obtained via collection of water samples in situ, and concentrations were derived via subsequent sample processing and analysis.
The objective of this dataset is to provide background data to characterise differences in the baseline period before restoration at the sampling site occurs in 2026.
The objective of this dataset is to provide background data to characterise differences in the baseline period before restoration at the sampling site occurs in 2026.
Publication date: 2026-05-28
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Study area
Spatial representation type
Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator
Temporal information
Temporal extent
2024-01-04 to 2025-12-11
Temporal resolution
fortnightly
Provenance & quality
Fortnightly sampling took place at two locations from January 2024 to December 2025.
Samples were collected directly from each stream using a 60ml syringe and were either dispensed directly unfiltered or, filtered with a cellulose acetate filter into their relevant containers before being returned to the lab and either frozen or refrigerated before analysis.
Dissolved greenhouse gas samples were collected using the headspace method. This involves filling a 200ml syringe with 100ml of stream water and 100ml of ambient air and agitating it for one minute until equilibration of gases has occurred. The air sample is then injected into a sealed vial and returned to the lab for analysis.
All data were generated by the authors. During the generation of water chemistry data, calibration standards of known concentrations were used for quality control of instrument outputs.
Samples were collected directly from each stream using a 60ml syringe and were either dispensed directly unfiltered or, filtered with a cellulose acetate filter into their relevant containers before being returned to the lab and either frozen or refrigerated before analysis.
Dissolved greenhouse gas samples were collected using the headspace method. This involves filling a 200ml syringe with 100ml of stream water and 100ml of ambient air and agitating it for one minute until equilibration of gases has occurred. The air sample is then injected into a sealed vial and returned to the lab for analysis.
All data were generated by the authors. During the generation of water chemistry data, calibration standards of known concentrations were used for quality control of instrument outputs.
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This dataset is available under the terms of the Open Government Licence 
Cite this dataset as:
Grant, A.; Armstrong, L.; Belcher, A.; Kitson, E.; MacSporran, A.; McKenzie, R.; Nicholls, D.; Pickard, A.; Spears, B. (2026). Peatland stream water chemistry data from the MERLIN project, Hare Moss, Scotland, 2024-2025. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/09384b41-4395-4c23-bd1e-cfe9f36d1e16
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
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