Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch of the Lowes
Loch of the Lowes — lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on and outflows north-east to Lunan Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Loch of the Lowes is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Managed by Scottish Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on and outflows north-east to Lunan Burn". Coordinates: 56.5770°, -3.5491°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch of the Lowes is a loch near Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The loch is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation. The loch hosts a variety of wildlife, including a pair of breeding ospreys, red squirrels, otters and beavers. Wildfowl numbers peak in early winter with migrant greylag geese roosting on the loch. In addition, goldeneyes, mallards, goosanders, wigeons, teals, tufted ducks and great crested grebes can also be seen.
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Background
History
During the nineteenth century, a drainage channel was dug, connecting Loch of Craiglush with Lowes, causing the water levels of the two lochs to equalise. The Lunan Burn now flows through this channel. The reserve land was purchased by the Scottish Wildlife Trust in 1969, due to the loch being the largest mesotrophic loch in the area, and the presence of the rare pondweed slender naiad.
Visiting
The Scottish Wildlife Trust operates a visitor centre on the western side of the loch. There are three observation hides offering views over the loch, and are situated close to the osprey nest. The visitor centre is one of four visitor centres operated by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, the other three being at Montrose Basin, Falls of Clyde and Jupiter Wildlife Centre. The visitor centre and car park are open on a reduced schedule for a third of the year during winter and an entry fee is required for non-SWT members. Opening hours: • 1 March - 31 October: open daily from 10:00-17:00 • 1 November - 28 February: open Friday-Sunday from 10:30-16:00
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- Coordinates
- 56.5770, -3.5491
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1867305 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch of the Lowes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch of Lowes - geograph.org.uk - 77715.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch of the Lowes?
- Loch of the Lowes is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0HH).
- Who runs Loch of the Lowes?
- Loch of the Lowes is operated by Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- Is Loch of the Lowes free to visit?
- Yes, Loch of the Lowes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch of the Lowes?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0HH.