RSPB Nigg Bay
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Overview
Nigg Bay is an extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the Cromarty Firth. Visit any time between October and March and you're sure to see countless wading birds and wildfowl, such as bar-tailed godwits, knots, pink-footed geese and wigeon, feeding and roosting on the mudflats, moving with the tide in and out of the bay. The best time to visit is two hours either side of high-tide, as the birds are pushed up closer to the hide.
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
Glenmorangie House
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
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Royal Highland Hotel
Built in 1858 adjacent to the railway station, the Royal Highland Hotel has a typically grand Victorian foyer with comfortable seating. The contemporary ASH Brasserie and bar is a refre...
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, World Hotels Distinctive
The Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel and Spa is set on the north side of the River Ness, close to the Eden Court theatre and a short walk from the town centre, this hotel has a conte...
Glenmoriston Town House Hotel
Bold contemporary designs blend seamlessly with the classical architecture of this stylish hotel which is situated on the banks of the River Ness. Delightful day rooms include a well-st...
Rocpool Reserve Hotel
Rocpool Reserve is a beautiful townhouse hotel in a great location in a residential area close to the city centre. A high level of personal service is offered, and bedrooms provide luxu...
