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Log in Self-catering cottages and other accommodation for bird watchers in NE Scotland
Scotland offers wide expanses of wilderness that gives wildlife a chance to flourish. The Cairngorms are by far the largest nature reserve in Britain with 94,000 acres of high land. This is the type of country where you can see birds of prey circling overhead, and if you're fortunate, watch a kill.
Lower lying ground leading down to the coast provides many other types of habitat. There are several well known nature reserves to be found in the north east of Scotland. At Fowlsheugh, just 3 miles south of Stonehaven, the cliffs provide a breeding ground for about 70,000 pairs of kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills and many other sea birds.
Forvie Sands, in Newburgh and the Loch of Strathbeg near Rattray Head, Fraserburgh are other popular nature reserves with twitchers. The entire length of the coastline is wonderful for bird watchers with estuaries, marshes and cliffs providing many spotting opportunities. I always remember the great numbers of colourful finches in Scottish woodland and the joy of spotting a sleeping owl.
Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges (Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Ballater) Comfortable 2 bedroom log cabins Set in the Heart of Royal Deeside at the Eastern Gateway to the Cairngorm National Park. Located in the wee rustic village of Dinnet, our Woodland Lodges make an ideal base to visit and explore the many sporting and tourist activities Royal Deeside has to offer such as Balmoral castle, Lochnagar and the other stunning landscapes in this part of Scotland. Go horse riding, paddle in shallow mountain streams. Each sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. New Year in Scotland is still something special. We welcome you come and celebrate the New Year in with us in a traditional Scottish manner. Or, book a place to stay on the Aberdeenshire coast
The small villages roundabout all have pubs for good Scottish fare and a wee dram. Please click on image for details.
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Westerlix Cottages near Killin in Perthshire are in another area rich in wildlife. You will find two secluded cottages: Heather Cottage and the Steading. A night safari is highly recommended for spotting owls and all manner of wild life. It will be a truly unforgettable experience.
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The holiday lodges at Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges have 2 bedrooms and each accommodates up to 4 in cosy comfortable accommodation. A decked patio area is standard at each so you can enjoy sitting out and soaking up the setting in summer time and listening to the birds happily chirp in the trees. |
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| Bungalow sleeps 1-4 near Loch of Kinnord, a bird watching area of outstanding beauty | |
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Find a holiday cottage ideally situated for exploring all the tourist attractions of the area. Ballater, Balmoral Castle and Crathie Kirk, the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Braemar and several of the Aberdeenshire properties of the National Trust of Scotland are within easy reach. Aboyne has a swimming pool and local theatre/community centre. There is salmon fishing on the River Dee and many opportunities for trout fishing and field sports. For the hill walker and mountaineer the attractions of Morven, Mount Keen and Lochnager beckon from the panoramic views from this beautiful country home. The ski slopes of the Lecht and Glenshee are within a 40 minute drive. Highland Games take place each summer at Aboyne, Tarland, Ballater and Braemar. For the cyclist the former Deeside Railway line is close by, along with many quiet roads and challenging forest tracks. The Deeside Gliding Club is five miles away and the Loch of Kinnord is a bird watching area of outstanding beauty. Shops, banks, post offices, eating places, petrol stations and garages are available in Tarland, Aboyne or Ballater. |
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All bird watchers need is a small one or two bedroom homely holiday cottage set in the lovely landscapes of Royal Deeside. Located down a quiet lane where birds are regular visitors, find a perfect Scottish holiday home where you will be able to hear bird song all around and spot finches, owls and lots of other birds in the trees and bushes around your holiday letting. You may wish to rent a genuine granite holiday cottage in the village of Dinnet, in the heart of Royal Deeside. All pine lodges and holiday cottages shown offer clean and cosy accommodation to tourists and visitors, providing an excellent base for exploring some of the highlights of Royal Deeside.Select self-catering cottages for bird watchers in other parts of Britain
