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About Vane Farm
New Year, New Vane. Your visitor centre is getting better! Over the next couple of months, we will be improving the visitor centre to make the shop and cafe brighter & better. Don’t worry though, we’ll be staying open throughout, and you’ll still be able to get a cuppa, a slice of cake and your bird food. Please see the blog for the latest information.
Part of the Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, Vane Farm is an ideal day out for all the family. If you're new to birdwatching, visit our viewing hides for close-up views of wildlife. If you prefer something more energetic, follow the steep trail to the top of Vane Hill and enjoy the spectacular vista – you may even see great spotted woodpeckers.
In the summer, you could see ospreys on the loch, and in the winter, thousands of pink-footed geese, swans and ducks make the reserve their home. Our café serves delicious hot and cold food all year round.
Opening times
Vane Farm Loch Leven visitor centre is open 10 am-5 pm daily, and the trails and hides are open 24 hours a day throughout the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January). The cafe stops serving hot food at 3 pm and closes at 4 pm.
Entrance charges
Adults £3, children 50p, concessions £2, family £6 and RSPB and Wildlife Explorer members are free.
If you are new to birdwatching...
Staff and volunteers can assist with bird identification, provide help and answer questions.
Information for families
Free loan of explorer backpacks for children and interactive displays.
Information for dog owners
Dogs are allowed on the Loch Leven Heritage Trail in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Other than assistance dogs, they are not permitted on the wetland and woodland trails or in the picnic area.