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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
58.04319, -3.92029
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Common Sandpiper
- ✦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
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Common Sandpiper
- ✦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 — Meadow Pipit, Common Sandpiper, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Common Sandpiper, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Downy Birch, Heather, Bracken +139 more · last seen 2017
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Dark Green Fritillary, Common Blue Damselfly, Large Heath +7 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Walking
John O'Groats Trail (Golspie to Brora)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG06Local walking route
John O'Groats Trail (Brora to Helmsdale)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG07Local walking route
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