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Cairn (beacon stance)

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and House Sparrow
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, House Sparrow, Redshank +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Oystercatcher, House Sparrow, Redshank +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emerald Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Quholm farmhouse, Shapinsay, Orkney Islands

Quholm farmhouse, Shapinsay, Orkney Islands

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