Loch of the Lowes

Loch of the Lowes

Illustration: Osprey with chicks at Loch Doon

Introduction

This evening, I am posting information on Loch of the Lowes, a freshwater lake near Dunkeld. Location is central Scotland, about sixty miles north of Edinburgh.

Loch of the Lowes

Information concerning the Loch of the Lowes site.

Statistics

Area: 98 ha

Surface elevation: 100 m

Mean Depth: 7.5 m

Catchment Area: 14 km²

Primary Inflow: Lunan Burn (stream)

More information

The Loch and environs comprises a protected wildlife reserve managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Star attraction is a pair of breeding Ospreys. This spectacular fish-eating bird of prey is under threat due to illegal killing and low breeding numbers. There are now just 200-250 pairs which breed mainly in Scotland. Ospreys are migratory, arriving from Africa in late March and April, leaving again in August and September.

Osprey chick at Loch of the Lowes

In addition, visitors may be able to spot:

  • Rare red squirrels.
  • Deer.
  • Wildflowers.
  • Wildfowl
  • Various small birds at the feeding tables.
Image of red squirrel (from Balmoral Castle).
Bird feeder

This scenic area also includes aquatic flora, reed beds, woodland and wildflowers.

There is a visitor centre, hides for the birdwatchers plus a webcam.

Here is a video clip of the Loch.

More Information for the visitor to Scotland

The publication, Visitors’ Guide to Scotland includes sections on landscapes, bird watching, wildlife and much more. This book is heavily illustrated and contains a wealth of information on Scotland. The ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. Also available via Kindle.

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