Roadworks affecting access to Loch of the Lowes in October
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The A923 between Dunkeld and Loch of the Lowes will be closed from Monday 16 October onwards due to roadworks. These will start at 8am on Monday 16 October and …
What to expect in Autumn
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As we wander slowly into autumn, we all experience the familiar changes of season: the leaves on the trees are turning; foliage is beginning to wither. It’s the time of …
Opportunities for Young People
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Over the year, we have volunteer places for young people at the Visitor Centre. These can be privately arranged or through organisations like Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze, Silver or Gold …
Fungi Fun!
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On Saturday, Loch of the Lowes was host to a fungal foray led by Roy Watling of the East Scotland Fungi Group. Searching the woodland surrounding the loch, we managed …
Busy Beavers!
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The beaver watch evenings at Loch of the Lowes may have finished for the season but the Ranger Team has still been keeping a close eye on the population and …
A little Yellow on the Red List
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If you have visited Loch of Lowes you may have spotted one or two of our yellowhammers from our woodland window. The Old Scots name for yellowhammer is “Yellow Yorlin“, although …
LM12 and PH2 have left the loch
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On this mild, breezy September afternoon, Loch of the Lowes and surrounding areas (especially the bay with the osprey tree) is lying still and silent. The time has come to …
Bon Voyage LF15
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We believe LF15 has now left on her migration. The last confirmed sighting was on Saturday the 5th at roughly 7 o’clock in the morning, on the nest. She was …
Time flies when you’re an Osprey
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Our osprey chicks have been very active over the past couple of weeks. PH1 and PH2 have both been seen practicing their fishing. Although they are not yet catching fish …
A fond farewell
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When I arrived at Loch of the Lowes for my first day as Visitor Centre Assistant on Monday 13th December 2010, little did I comprehend the rollercoaster ride of highs, …