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Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome
Getting here
57.13530, -2.12521
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +57 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +57 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Hawthorn Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Common Liverwort, Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Giant Hogweed +5 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Causey MounthWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
93 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
City Centre<>Airport LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route169 m
Named routeRef 1Length 169 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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