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The variety of wildlife at Torridon is astonishing – there’s something here for everyone’s interests, from the tiny and feathered to the (very) large and hairy!
This beautiful stretch of West Highland landscape includes towering mountains, a rocky coastline and salt marshes. As a result, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Over 800 hectares of open moorland, woodland and shoreline offer excellent opportunities for discovering the natural history of Wester Ross. Although this area is known as the wildest landscape in the UK, it remains home to a wide variety of animals, birds and insects, all year round.
This remote Highland landscape is home to one of the highest waterfalls in Britain. The peatlands above the falls, including lochs and a river, as well as the amazing gorge welcome a wide variety of wildlife.
This attractive stretch of coastline is a National Scenic Area and includes a mosaic of different habitats. An island bird sanctuary, wildflower meadows, rocky seashore and woodland create a home for a wide variety of wildlife.
Threave’s wonderful garden and wider estate are a haven for wildlife all year round. The nature reserve is one of Scotland’s most biodiverse and includes a Special Protection Area for breeding waders and wintering wildfowl.
The large estate surrounding Brodie Castle is home to a rich variety of habitats, from formal gardens to ponds and natural woodland. Several trails and a couple of nature hides offer great opportunities to spot some wildlife during your visit.
At Crathes Castle there are great nature trails and even better wildlife! The large estate covers a varied landscape, with woodland, rolling fields, formal gardens and ponds.