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Backaskaill, Broch

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Curlew
  • 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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Curlew, Redshank +97 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Curlew, Redshank +97 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Kidney Vetch, Sea Rocket · last seen 2025; Plants — Kidney Vetch, Sea Rocket · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Backaskaill House, Sanday with bay in background

Backaskaill House, Sanday with bay in background

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