Loch of the Lowes

Latest news

Forthcoming event: Book signing - Lady of the Loch, by author Helen Armitage. Sunday 20th May at 2pm at the Visitor Centre. A chance to meet the author of this much loved book, get a signed copy and have your questions answered in her question and answer session. Read our ranger blog to keep up-to-date with wildlife sightings on the reserve.

About Loch of the Lowes

Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve covers 98 hectares near Dunkeld. From early April to late August, the star attraction is a pair of breeding ospreys, which nest just 150 metres from our observation hide. Highlights include:

Get closer to the ospreys with binoculars, telescopes and live video footage
Chance to see red squirrels, woodpeckers and other woodland birds from viewing windows
Interactive displays help bring the story of Lowes to life
Programme of education activities and school visits
Regular osprey and ranger walks throughout the year
Range of gifts and souvenirs available from our gift shop

Visitor information

The Visitor Centre is open daily from 10 March to 31 October (from 10 am to 5 pm) and from 1 November to 28 February, Friday to Sunday only (from 10.30 am to 4 pm). It is closed between 28 and 30 December.

Admission prices are as follows:

Adults

Concessions

Family (2 adults and 2 children aged 5-16)

Children aged 5-16 (under 5's FREE)

Wildlife Trust members

£4.00

£3.50

£7.50

£0.50

FREE

Loch of the Lowes

Dunkeld PH8 0HH

T. 01350 727 337

E. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk

Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre is located 16 miles north of Perth and 2 miles north-east of Dunkeld just off the A923. Visit our reserve page for detailed directions.