RSPB Forsinard
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Overview
A threatened landscape, peatlands have vanished across much of Scotland, but the RSPB is helping to preserve this vital area of internationally important habitat. Summer is the time to come, when golden plovers, hen harriers and greenshanks breed. If you come on a guided bog walk it’s possible to get up close to the fascinating flora and fauna. You'll see carnivorous plants like sundew and butterwort, as well as creepy crawlies like great diving beetles. The visitor centre also has games and activities for children.
About the area
Apart from the Orkneys and the Shetlands, Highland is Scotland’s northernmost county. Probably its most famous feature is the mysterious and evocative Loch Ness, allegedly home to an ancient monster that has embedded itself in the world’s modern mythology, and the region’s tourist industry.
Nearby places to stay
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Nearby places to stay
Forss House Hotel
Forss House Hotel was built in 1810, this delightful country house is set in its own 20 acres of woodland. The hotel offers a choice of bedrooms, from the traditionally styled rooms in ...
Mackays Hotel
This well-established hotel is situated just outside the town centre overlooking the River Wick and has an entrance onto the world's shortest street – Ebenezer Place. MacKays provides w...
Duncorann House
This luxury home lies in a quiet location only a few minutes from town centre. An ideal base for visiting Caithness, Sutherland and the Orkney Islands, it is very popular with families ...
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Dornoch Castle Hotel is an imposing 16th-century building, with much to commend it. Bedrooms are either in the castle or in a newer wing though all are comfortable and well equipped. Di...
Links House at Royal Dornoch
Links House is a beautifully restored former manse that enjoys a stunning setting overlooking the famous Royal Dornoch Golf Course. Bedrooms and bathrooms are stunning and delightful pu...
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is a peaceful three-bedroomed cottage in a stunning location adjacent to the Lighthouse at Noss Head, just outside Wick. The cottage is well equipped, wi...
