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Cairns O' The Bu, Broch

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wren
  • 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
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5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Goldcrest +101 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Goldcrest +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Twayblade, Coltsfoot, Bog Asphodel +87 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Twayblade, Coltsfoot, Bog Asphodel +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Bombus lucorum, Blue-tailed Damselfly +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Carder Bee, Bombus lucorum, Blue-tailed Damselfly +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 9Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Cairns, archaeological broch excavation

The Cairns, archaeological broch excavation

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