Loch Leven Nature Reserve
Nature Centres & Reserves
Overview
A huge expanse of open water, Loch Leven provides an ideal home for countless birds. Watch the quiet persistence of tufted duck and teal dabbling for food, or marvel at the awe-inspiring sight of huge flocks of wintering wildfowl. In summer, ospreys patrol the loch in search of a fish supper, whilst on the marshy edges your nose might be sensitive enough to lead you to the sweetly scented holy grass, an ancient form of incense.
Best Time To Visit: All year round, but particularly summer for breeding ducks and autumn and winter for the wildfowl.
Facilities: An all-abilities Heritage Trail covers eight miles of the loch shore. RSPB Vane Farm visitor centre has shop, tearoom, bird hides and nature trail. Seasonal tourist information and coffee shop at the Boathouse Bistro, The Pier. Historic Scotland operate a ferry to Castle Island during the summer from The Pier, Kinross.
Further Information: SNH, The Pier, Kinross KY13 8UF. Tel: 01577 864439.
RSPB Vane Farm, Kinross KY13 7LX. Tel: 01577 862355 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/scotland
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 2012 Opening Times (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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