Loch of Lowes


Birdwatching at Loch of Lowes Scotland. Free guide to the UK's best birdwatching sites

Loch of the Lowes is situated nesr the town of Dunkeld and covers 130 hectares and from early April to late August the star attraction is a pair of breeding ospreys. Their nest is situated within 150 metres of our observation hide, allowing osprey family life to be observed through binoculars, telescopes and closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Resident raptors include Sparrowhawk and Goshawk.Osprey breed in the summer with other visitors including Common Sandpiper, Redstart and Pied Flycatcher.Little and Great-crested Grebe, Great spotted and Green Woodpecker, woodcock ,siskin and Crossbill.

Mammals include red squirrel and beaver.

We highly recommend the publications below to compliment your visit to this Region.


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