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Aldbar Castle
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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome
Getting here
56.71112, -2.69761
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Lapwing
- ✦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
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Lapwing
- ✦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Tufted Duck +72 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Tufted Duck +72 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Pocket-moss, Silky Wall Feather-moss, Silky Forklet-moss +69 more · last seen 2021
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Eupeodes corollae, Marmalade Hoverfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +1 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
MaisondieuWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
LeuchlandWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Brechin Town CircuitWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trinity CircuitWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Burghill CircuitWalking route
Named route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
Mountain biking
Scotland TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Wildlife to spot
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