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Loch of Strathbeg |
Britain’s largest dune loch is a joy to visit any time of year. In winter, thousands of wild geese, swans and ducks fly in, including 20% of the world’s population of pink-footed geese – it’s a sight you’ll never forget. During spring and summer, you can see gulls, terns and wading birds raising their young, and you may glimpse an otter. Opening timesThe visitor centre is open every day, 8 am-6 pm. If you wish to visit the centre outside of these hours, please contact the reserve in advance to arrange access. Loch hides open between 8 am and 4 pm daily, except Christmas and New Year's Day. For access information specific to these hides, please refer to the Facilities page. Entrance chargesFree, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome. |
Contact us01346 532017 Nearest town: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire Grid reference: NK055577 DirectionsFor directions, please see our How to get here page. |
Loch of Strathbeg, view of the beach - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Flock of pink-footed geese at dawn at the RSPB Strathbeg nature reserve - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1202019_00066_002)
Winter-plumaged sanderling running along wet beach - Nigel Blake
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)