Loch of the Lowes

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Loch of the Lowes is a loch near Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The loch is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.39 mi²Length: 1017 ftWidth: 659 ftMaximum depth: 53 ftCoordinates: 56°34'40"N, 3°33'0"W

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Loch of the Lowes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunkeld Cathedral, Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Niel Gow's Oak, The Hermitage.

1.8 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld
45 min walk • Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
2.8 miSW
Historical place
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld
73 min walk • Ossian's Hall of Mirrors is a Georgian structure located at The Hermitage in Dunkeld, Scotland.
2.4 miSW
Tree
Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld
61 min walk • Niel Gow's Oak is a 300-year-old tree near Dunkeld and Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is closely associated with the Scottish fiddler and composer Niel Gow, who lived in nearby Inver. Gow is said to have composed many of his most famous tunes whilst sitting beneath the oak.
3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
77 min walk • The Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross. Located just to the west of the A9, it sits on the banks of the River Braan in Craigvinean Forest.
1.7 miSW
Scenic walking areas, Nature and wildlife, Park
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
44 min walk • Birnam Arts is a multipurpose arts centre in Birnam, Perthshire, central Scotland. It is also known as the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, and was originally named the Birnam Institute. It is a not for profit organisation owned by the community.
1.5 miSW
Tree
Birnam Oak, Dunkeld
39 min walk • The Birnam Oak is an example of Sessile oak at Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Sometimes known as Macbeth's oak, as it is a relic of Birnam Wood, mentioned in William Shakespeare's play, the tree is found in a strip of woodland on the south bank of the River Tay.
5.3 miSE
Archaeological site
Inchtuthil
137 min walk • Inchtuthil is the site of a Roman legionary fortress situated on a natural platform overlooking the north bank of the River Tay southwest of Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
2.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld
73 min walk • Craigvinean Forest is located one mile west of Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, on the A9. It is accessed through a track at the foot of Deuchary Hill.
0.5 miSW
56°34'26"N • 3°33'44"W
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, Dunkeld
14 min walk • Visitor center, Nature and wildlife, Shopping
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Falls of the Braan, Dunkeld
82 min walk • Falls of the Braan is a waterfall of Scotland located in the Hermitage at the National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross.
0.4 miW
Tree
Lady's Tree, Dunkeld
10 min walk • Lady's Tree is a Scots pine on the banks of the Loch of the Lowes, Scotland. It was the roost of famous osprey 'Lady' for 24 years. In 2014, Lady's Tree was named Scotland's Tree of the Year.