2019 Osprey Season
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In the eager anticipation of LM12 and LF15 returning to Loch of the Lowes we have been reflecting on the findings from last year’s breeding season. 2019 was a successful …
Start of a new decade
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Temperatures at Loch of the Lowes are fluctuating daily. From a frosty -3 degrees to a balmy + 12 degrees: a massive range of 15 degrees within days of one …
Looking Back – and to the Future!
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As 2019 draws to a close, we look back on successfully celebrating our 50th Anniversary at Loch of the Lowes. Over the last twelve months we shared our history in …
Seasons Greetings from Loch of the Lowes!
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The photo (above) was taken a couple of years ago, but could have been just last week. Today, mist is shrouding the surrounding hills and drifting over the loch, …
Winter time at Loch of the Lowes
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On 1st November, Loch of the Lowes moved into winter mode! Our opening times now are 10.30am-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday with slightly lower admission charges during these short, dark …
Poetry and Mindfulness on World Mental Health Day
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Today- the 10th of October- is World Mental Health Day. It’s a chance to raise awareness of mental health but also a chance to check-in with ourselves and those around …
Ranger round-up: So long and thanks for all the cake
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Our time as Assistant Rangers is drawing to an end. The balsam has been pulled and the bracken has been bashed. In the last few weeks of our internship we …
The geomorphology of the Perthshire reserves
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In the last few weeks the Ranger team have been learning about the landscape and underlying geology of our Perthshire reserves. Assistant ranger Hugh shares with us his findings following …
Ranger Round Up- The ‘Heart of Scotland’ Project
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As well as working on our personal projects and bashing away at invasive species, we’ve spent a lot of time over the past few weeks working with our partners from …