Loch of Skene
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| Loch of Skene | |
|---|---|
 (February 1999) | |
| Location | Aberdeenshire |
| Coordinates | 57°9′28″N 2°21′25″W / 57.15778°N 2.35694°WCoordinates: 57°9′28″N 2°21′25″W / 57.15778°N 2.35694°W |
| Type | artificial loch |
| Basin countries |
Scotland |
| Designated: | 1 October 1986 |
The Loch of Skene is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland some 9 miles (14 km) west of the city of Aberdeen, near the Kirkton of Skene village.[1]
Loch of Skene is home to the Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yachting Club.[2]
It is designated as a Special Protection Area for wildlife conservation purposes.[3]
References
- ↑ Gazetteer for Scotland. "Loch of Skene". Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ↑ "ASYC Location". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ↑ JNCC. "Special Protection Area designation". Retrieved 2007-05-05.
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