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Loch Garten Nature Centre
Loch Garten is famous for being the ancestral home to the UK’s ospreys – but it’s so much more! Surrounded
You won’t find a better place to spot wildlife in the UK, especially rare breeds, as the Cairngorms is home to a quarter of Britain’s threatened species…
Want to see a wildcat, red squirrel, osprey, pine marten, golden eagle or rutting deer? In the Cairngorms you can, with the 9 national nature reserves across the park protecting an amazing array of wildlife, so you can see them up close and personal.
Voted best on the water facility in Scotland, Loch Insh Outdoor centre is the perfect place for family adventure. Choose to
Loch Garten is famous for being the ancestral home to the UK’s ospreys – but it’s so much more! Surrounded
A little more active than “normal” wildlife holidays, we’ll introduce you to our wild inhabitants on gentle hikes, sea kayaking
The Speyside Centre is a family run Visitor Centre where visitors can enjoy the following ; A Restaurant
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Are you a passionate photographer or simply an admirer of nature’s beauty? Dive into a day of enchantment at our
Glenmore Forest Park Glenmore provides opportunities for walking,cycling,cross-country skiing (Winter) and bird-watching in the forest or simply relaxing in
All-inclusive wild-camping experiences allow you to see Scotland like never before. We offer both bespoke guiding services or opportunities to
Join our Keeper as he feeds the magnificent red deer in their natural habitat, creating an unforgettable photography experience against
Nestled in centuries-old Scots Pine Forest, the Award Winning Woodman’s eco hut is a romantic hideaway almost entirely crafted from
Fun Land based activities for anyone who doesn’t fancy getting wet! Archery lessons for budding Robin Hoods. Introductory lessons in Skiing and
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8 large self-catering forest lodges, 22 heated camping pods and tent camping campsite for groups, all in an idyllic woodland
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As the Cairngorms has such diverse landscapes, this provides a rich variety of habitats for wildlife and explains why the Park houses an amazing 25% of all the UK’s endangered species.
These species include ospreys, the Scottish wildcat, golden eagle, red squirrel, snow bunting, lapwing, crested tit, dotterel and black grouse.
These not only protect the wildlife, but they also provide a fantastic opportunity for wildlife lovers to observe animals, in their habit, at close quarters.
Reserves include: Abernethy, Corrie Fee, Craigellachie, Glen Tanar, Glenmore, Insh Marshes, Invereshie and Inshriach, Mar Lodge Estate and Muir of Dinnet.
A favourite Cairngorms local wild resident to spot is the red squirrel, another is the pine marten. Bird lovers flock here because so many unusual birds do, too, such as the ptarmigan, the osprey and the golden eagle, to name just a few. Browse these pages for articles about wildlife and where to spot them! Or, if you want to up your chances, browse our listings of wildlife guides.
Of course, one guaranteed way would be to take a visit to the Highland Wildlife Park, or the butterfly farm at Landmark Forest Adventure Park, or the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre on Cairngorm Mountain. Another way to increase your chances is to hire an experienced guide who will have the inside knowledge of the best places to try.
There are many National Nature Reserves dotted throughout the entire Park and these protected spaces are a great place to spot wildlife. If you want to spot rare beasts like ptarmigan, snow buntings and mountains hares, however, you need to get up to higher ground. You’ll also find ‘hides’ – shelters positioned in places where wildlife congregate – dotted throughout the park.
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