Loch of Skene
This large freshwater loch is located near Dunecht and Kirkton of Skene in Aberdeenshire. It's a very picturesque area with the loch surrounded by attractive woodland and reedbeds. It's great for wildlife too with concentrations of wildfowl in autumn and winter in particular greylag geese, goldeneye ducks and pink-footed geese. Common gulls and otters are also found on the loch.
To continue your walking in the area head south to visit Drum Castle. There's nice trails through Drum Forest and an arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire. There's also little Robbie Rossie's Loch which lies just to the east of the castle.
Kirkhill Forest is located just to the north east. There's miles of good waymarked trails with hill climbs and great viewpoints to be found here.
Loch of Skene Ordnance Survey Map 
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Loch of Skene Open Street Map 
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Loch of Skene OS Map 
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Loch of Skene Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head north west of the loch and you can visit the ancient Whitehills Stone Circle on the Pitfichie Forest Walk.
Near here you'll find a historic local highlight at the National Trust's Castle Fraser in Inverurie. The stunning 15th century castle is surrounded by some beautiful gardens and landscaped grounds.
A little further west there's more local history at the 16th century Craigievar Castle. Here you can explore the attractive grounds of a pink fairytale castle, thought to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Dunecht Boathouse
Loch Skene
View across Loch Skene .
East Gate