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Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
57.87300, -4.13232
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Mallard
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Mallard
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +90 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +90 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Southern Hawker, Emerald Damselfly, Black Darter +6 more · last seen 2024
Free
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Matt Felt Lichen · last seen 2021
Varies
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
John O'Groats Trail (Tain to Dornoch)Walking route
Named routeRef JoG04Local walking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
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