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🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🦋Insects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
56.54367, -3.26407
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
7 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +55 more · last seen 2026
Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Beaver, Red Squirrel +12 more · last seen 2026
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Large White, Ectopsocus petersi +35 more · last seen 2025
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Garden Lady's-mantle, Giant Blackberry, Wych Elm +133 more · last seen 2024
⛪Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Ardblair TrailWalking route▾
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Watch House Abbey Church Coupar Angus
Photos
Watch House Abbey Church Coupar Angus
Facilities
🅿️Parking
10 nearby · Free · 210m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Weather for this location
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