Lower Lake

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Lower Lake

Tracks at Aberdeen Station
Tracks at Aberdeen Station Credit: John Lucas

Lower Lake is a quaint freshwater marsh located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Spanning across an area of approximately 10 acres, it is a picturesque spot that attracts nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking tranquility. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a serene environment for both wildlife and humans alike.

The lake itself is a natural water body, characterized by its calm and crystal-clear waters. It serves as a habitat for various species of fish, including brown trout and perch, making it a popular destination for anglers. The surrounding area is also home to a diverse range of bird species, such as mallards, tufted ducks, and great crested grebes, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Beyond the lake, there is a small pool that adds to the charm of the area. This pool is fed by a nearby stream, which is also a source of water for the lake. The pool is relatively shallow and is often teeming with aquatic plants, providing a habitat for frogs, newts, and other small creatures.

Adjacent to the pool is a small pond, which is an integral part of the freshwater marsh ecosystem. It hosts a variety of plant life, including water lilies and reeds, which contribute to the overall beauty of the area. The pond also attracts a wide range of insects, which in turn serve as a food source for the resident bird population.

Overall, Lower Lake in Aberdeenshire offers a serene and harmonious environment, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and observe a diverse array of wildlife.

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Lower Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.129238/-2.1011243 or Grid Reference NJ9304. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tracks at Aberdeen Station
Tracks at Aberdeen Station
Trinity Shopping Centre, Union Street, Aberdeen The striking B-listed neo-Gothic building from 1844 once housed the Seven Incorporated Trades, Aberdeen's medieval trade guild organization, which by the 19th Century had become a social and charitable organisation.  For more, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:20527" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:20527">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .  The Trades moved to the new Trinity Hall on Holburn Street in the 1960s.
Trinity Shopping Centre, Union Street, Aberdeen
The striking B-listed neo-Gothic building from 1844 once housed the Seven Incorporated Trades, Aberdeen's medieval trade guild organization, which by the 19th Century had become a social and charitable organisation. For more, see: LinkExternal link . The Trades moved to the new Trinity Hall on Holburn Street in the 1960s.
Aberdeen Railway station
Aberdeen Railway station
Aberdeen, Union Square
Aberdeen, Union Square
Aberdeen, Union Square
Aberdeen, Union Square
Aberdeen, Union Square
Aberdeen, Union Square
Travelodge, Union Street, Aberdeen On the corner of Union Street and Bridge Street (to the right), this is believed to be the last large granite building constructed in Aberdeen, in ca. 1956. It replaced an older hotel that was destroyed by fire in 1941.
Travelodge, Union Street, Aberdeen
On the corner of Union Street and Bridge Street (to the right), this is believed to be the last large granite building constructed in Aberdeen, in ca. 1956. It replaced an older hotel that was destroyed by fire in 1941.
Autumn colours on Huntly Street, Aberdeen
Autumn colours on Huntly Street, Aberdeen
Aberdeen station An HST (a high-speed train) in the livery of Virgin Trains forming the 14:52 
to London King's Cross (arr. 22:16) is ready to depart.  For an earlier HST colour scheme at Aberdeen, see: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3345124" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3345124">Link</a>.  A number of new office blocks are apparent behind the train.
Aberdeen station
An HST (a high-speed train) in the livery of Virgin Trains forming the 14:52 to London King's Cross (arr. 22:16) is ready to depart. For an earlier HST colour scheme at Aberdeen, see: Link. A number of new office blocks are apparent behind the train.
Depot of oil drilling pipes
Depot of oil drilling pipes
Railway bridge over Palmerston Place, Aberdeen
Railway bridge over Palmerston Place, Aberdeen
FS Pisces at Albert Quay, Aberdeen A Uk-registered oil supply vessel operated by Fletcher Shipping and built in 1992 at the Brattvaag yard in Norway.
FS Pisces at Albert Quay, Aberdeen
A Uk-registered oil supply vessel operated by Fletcher Shipping and built in 1992 at the Brattvaag yard in Norway.
Aberdeen harbour scene The Olympus, a platform supply vessel, towers over traffic queuing beside Aberdeen harbour.  The Olympus was built by Havyard (Norway) in 2014: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.motorship.com/news101/industry-news/another-havyard-design-for-india" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.motorship.com/news101/industry-news/another-havyard-design-for-india">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Aberdeen harbour scene
The Olympus, a platform supply vessel, towers over traffic queuing beside Aberdeen harbour. The Olympus was built by Havyard (Norway) in 2014: LinkExternal link .
Golden Square, Aberdeen
Golden Square, Aberdeen
Edward VIII pillar box... ...at the junction of Gregness Gardens and Girdleness Road.  One of only two to be found in Aberdeen and 136 nationwide.
Edward VIII pillar box...
...at the junction of Gregness Gardens and Girdleness Road. One of only two to be found in Aberdeen and 136 nationwide.
Tullos Primary School The classroom blinds add a nice bit of colour to this iconic 1930s art deco building, but the rusting metal and crumbling mortar are concerning...   B-listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-49995-tullos-primary-school-girdleness-road-#.VxNisaT2amQ" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-49995-tullos-primary-school-girdleness-road-#.VxNisaT2amQ">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Tullos Primary School
The classroom blinds add a nice bit of colour to this iconic 1930s art deco building, but the rusting metal and crumbling mortar are concerning... B-listed: LinkExternal link .
Path... ...through Greenbank industrial estate.  The fly tipping and rotting rubbish absolutely everywhere make it look like a third-world slum.  In the background rather 'boxy' 1960s houses on the steep hillside of Balnagask and behind them, Victorian villas in Torry.
Path...
...through Greenbank industrial estate. The fly tipping and rotting rubbish absolutely everywhere make it look like a third-world slum. In the background rather 'boxy' 1960s houses on the steep hillside of Balnagask and behind them, Victorian villas in Torry.
Beech grove... ...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.
Beech grove...
...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.
Show me another place!

Lower Lake is located at Grid Ref: NJ9304 (Lat: 57.129238, Lng: -2.1011243)

Unitary Authority: City of Aberdeen

Police Authority: North East

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.129238,-2.1011243
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Lat/Long: 57.1322354/-2.096176
Crossing
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Traffic Calming: table
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Traffic Signals: signal
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Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 57.1317161/-2.103957
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 57.1300407/-2.093441
Hygeia Monument
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 57.1313179/-2.1015144
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1316271/-2.1042079
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1300881/-2.0982521
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Button Operated: yes
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Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
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Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
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Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1293305/-2.1072984
Crossing
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Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1293488/-2.1074199
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Cycle Barrier: double
Cycle Barrier Installation: fixed
Lat/Long: 57.1290141/-2.1080058
Charging Station
Capacity: 2
Operator: Evolt
Lat/Long: 57.1326182/-2.1027038
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00, Sa 11:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: AB12 627
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Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 57.1330047/-2.0985373
Bus Stop
Duthie Park
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639002342
Naptan CommonName: Duthie Park
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232848
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.130689/-2.1071536
Japanese Garden
Attraction: garden
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 57.1318959/-2.1049587
Bus Stop
Duthie Park
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639002341
Naptan CommonName: Duthie Park
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232843
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
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McGrigor Monument
Height: 21 m
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Lat/Long: 57.1291149/-2.1037108
Man Made: flagpole
Lat/Long: 57.1319391/-2.1062264
Toilets
Fee: no
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Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 57.1311746/-2.0994652
Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 57.1311893/-2.0995124
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 57.131957/-2.098937
Railway: switch
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Gordon Highlander's Monument
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 57.1316622/-2.1028478
Fountainhall Well
Drinking Water: no
Man Made: water_well
Lat/Long: 57.1287057/-2.1041004
Fountain
Temperance Fountain
Lat/Long: 57.131292/-2.1059518
Taylor Well
Drinking Water: no
Man Made: water_well
Lat/Long: 57.1312986/-2.1046496
Bus Stop
Murray Terrace
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639002322
Naptan CommonName: Murray Terrace
Naptan Indicator: o/s 47
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232895
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.1328106/-2.1060405
Bus Stop
Bright Street
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639002321
Naptan CommonName: Bright Street
Naptan Indicator: adj 32
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232932
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.1331888/-2.1049512
Bus Stop
Balnagask Road
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639004002
Naptan CommonName: Balnagask Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232823
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.1294855/-2.0931151
Bus Stop
Balnagask Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639004001
Naptan CommonName: Balnagask Road
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232798
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.1296483/-2.0928798
Bus Stop
Polwarth Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639003992
Naptan CommonName: Polwarth Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232868
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 57.1315978/-2.094936
Bus Stop
Polwarth Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 639003991
Naptan CommonName: Polwarth Road
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan NaptanCode: 23232852
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 57.1314636/-2.0942749
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Operator: Cityfibre
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Telecom Medium: fibre
Utility: telecom
Lat/Long: 57.1261091/-2.10537
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1298649/-2.0984213
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Operator: Cityfibre
Ref: AB2.PN11.SN4
Telecom Medium: fibre
Utility: telecom
Lat/Long: 57.1328789/-2.0974877
Toilets
Addr City: Aberdeen
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: AB11 7BH
Addr Street: Great Southern Road
Fee: yes
Wheelchair: yes
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Access: private
Entrance: home
Lat/Long: 57.13167/-2.1004099
Access: private
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Entrance: home
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Access: private
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Entrance: home
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Access: private
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Parking
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 57.1325946/-2.0990679
Parking
Capacity: 3
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Parking
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Parking
Access: private
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1255163/-2.1056776
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1254786/-2.1051163
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 57.1299806/-2.0979548
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 57.1290747/-2.0998163
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 57.1289816/-2.1079233
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Survey Date: 2022-07-03
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Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 57.1326657/-2.0986017
Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 57.1298449/-2.0951275
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 57.1288248/-2.0932974
Railway: buffer_stop
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Bicycle Repair Station
Service Bicycle Pump: yes
Survey Date: 2023-07-23
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 57.1247686/-2.1006495
Direction: both
Surface: asphalt
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 57.1329174/-2.0975102
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 57.1327323/-2.099847
Stop
Direction: forward
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.1251042/-2.0993459
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 57.1257792/-2.0978351
Advertising: board
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Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.1292173/-2.1069734
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Waste Basket
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.1306097/-2.1056917
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.131536/-2.1065549
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1297552/-2.1051102
Bench
Backrest: yes
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Board Type: history
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1301604/-2.104996
Bench
Backrest: yes
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Artwork Type: statue
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Lat/Long: 57.1309732/-2.1054952
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1312659/-2.105542
Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1315717/-2.1063221
Historic: memorial
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Lat/Long: 57.131394/-2.1070134
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1312605/-2.1056572
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.130376/-2.1051688
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1309934/-2.1055566
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1313455/-2.1050838
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1309664/-2.1055694
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.131635/-2.1061101
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.1314531/-2.1068852
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