Skerrow, Loch, a triangular lake near the Balmaghie boundary of Girthon parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, close to the railway, 13 miles WNW of Castle-Douglas. Lying 425 feet above sea-level, it measures 5½ by 4 furlongs, is prettily studded with five or six copse-clad islets, and contains pike and very fine trout, running up sometimes to 6 lbs.Ord. Sur., sh. 5, 1857.
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