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Craigievar Castle

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Chaffinch
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Yellowhammer +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Roe Deer, Wood Mouse, Red Squirrel +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Amanita'r Gwybed, Angel's Wings, Horsehair Parachute +7 more · last seen 2017

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Mouse-ear, Bush Vetch, Male-fern +133 more · last seen 2015

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Church walkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Craigivar Red TrailWalking route
Named routeRef RedLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Craigievar Castle under renovations

Craigievar Castle under renovations

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