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Cortachy Castle

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Dipper
  • 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 — Pheasant, Dipper, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Red Squirrel, Roe Deer, Rabbit +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Cock's-foot, Marsh Thistle +267 more · last seen 2017

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhingia campestris, Yellow Evening Hawk, Common Flower Bug +3 more · last seen 2023

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

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Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

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Kirrie HillWalking route
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Kinnordy LochWalking route
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Airlie MonumentWalking route
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River Esk and Sawmill WalkWalking route
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Caddam WoodWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

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