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Map of Glenborrodale

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56.683642,-5.927609
  • Grid ref: NM595615
  • Lat/long: 56.683642,-5.927609
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Male wood warbler singingAdult white-tailed eagle in flightClose up of bluebells at Wood of Cree
Northern emerald dragonflyCommon lizard basking in sunCommon sandpiper on rock
Red deer stag 'roaring'Sessile oak wood, WalesFly agaric illuminated by sun in woodland
White-tailed eagle flyingWoodcock in flightOtter looking back over its shoulder
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Niall Benvie
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Piet Spaans
Photo by Cheloran
Photo by Steve Round
Photo by Jodie Randall
Photo by Ian McCarthy
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by RSPB Images - Danny Green
The car park at Glenborrodale is currently partially closed while we assess some damage to a rock face. Please park on the tarmac areas only for the time being.

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Wildlife awards

Glenborrodale is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. See the woodland come alive with beautiful spring flowers
  2. Take a dawn walk and listen to the spring migrant orchestra
  3. Look out for golden and white-tailed eagles displaying over the reserve

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Look out for colourful dragonflies in the boggy areas
  2. See lizards and slow-worms basking near the trail
  3. If you are lucky, you may see pine martens in the woodlands

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Feast your eyes on the beautiful autumnal shades of the oak woods
  2. Listen to the roar of red deer stags as the rut begins
  3. Look out for fungi in the damp woodlands

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Look out for woodcocks hiding on the forest floor
  2. On clear winter days, look out for golden and white-tailed eagles hunting over the shore and high tops
  3. Otters become more visible, feeding along the shore of the sea loch

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