Loch of Skene
Nature Reserves, Country Parks & Beaches · Aberdeen, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
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🌳 Outdoor🐐 AnimalsWater play🌲 Woodland
What’s there
- Picnic area
- Dogs welcome
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Loch of Skene is a large lowland freshwater loch in Aberdeenshire, lying 9 miles west of Aberdeen. It is designated as a Special Protection Area, Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Ramsar wetland, renowned for its concentrations of wildfowl including greylag geese, goldeneye ducks, and pink-footed geese. The loch is partially man-made and surrounded by reedbeds, birch, and willow carr woodland. Popular activities include birdwatching, walking around the loch shoreline, sailing with Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club, and pike fishing (permit required). This peaceful natural setting offers families a chance to enjoy wildlife and gentle outdoor exploration in Aberdeenshire.
supports concentrations of wildfowl in autumn and winter
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Wellies
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Extra jumper
- Spare socksThe single most reliably useful thing on this list.
- Tissues
- Travel games
- A penForms, competitions, name badges.
- Painkillers for grown-ups
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