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Carrol Broch

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Oystercatcher
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Oystercatcher, Chaffinch +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Oystercatcher, Chaffinch +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heather, Bracken, Bell Heather +149 more · last seen 2017

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark Giant Horsefly, Bilberry Bumblebee, Tachina grossa +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
John O'Groats Trail (Golspie to Brora)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG06Local walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wildcat Trails Black TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Carrol Broch above Loch Brora in East Sutherland

Carrol Broch above Loch Brora in East Sutherland

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