Loch Leven long-term monitoring data (silica concentrations), 2007-2023
https://doi.org/10.5285/38e5d47b-9efb-44fb-8860-7fc4d885ab02
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This dataset comprises silica concentrations in water from Loch Leven, Scotland, between years 2007 and 2023. Loch Leven is a lowland lake in Scotland, United Kingdom. The data were collected as part of the long-term monitoring programme, which began in 1968 and is still underway. Sampling and analyses were conducted by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). The data collection and processing were supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) award number NE/R016429/1 as part of the UK-SCAPE programme delivering National Capability.
Publication date: 2026-04-02
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Format
Comma-separated values (CSV)
Spatial information
Study area
Spatial representation type
Triangular irregular network
Spatial reference system
OSGB 1936 / British National Grid
Spatial resolution
10 metres
Temporal information
Temporal extent
2007-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Provenance & quality
Water samples were processed and analysed using a colorimetric method in a laboratory in Edinburgh, with the results recorded into a database. All data has been through a QA process, which is detailed in the supporting document.
Licensing and constraints
This dataset is available under the terms of the Open Government Licence 
Cite this dataset as:
Olszewska, J.P.; Birch, E.; Dobel, A.; Grant, A.; Ives, S.; MacSporran, A.; May, L.; McKenzie, R.; Taylor, P.J.; Woods, H. (2026). Loch Leven long-term monitoring data (silica concentrations), 2007-2023. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/38e5d47b-9efb-44fb-8860-7fc4d885ab02
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Authors
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4910-2206
Birch, E.
University of Edinburgh
Dobel, A.
Natural History Museum of Denmark
Ives, S.
Marine Scotland
MacSporran, A.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
McKenzie, R.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Woods, H.
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
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NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology