Dunedin Croft Nature
Set amidst stunning scenery in the the Scottish Highlands
The Glens: Affric, Cannich & Strathfarrar
Glen Affric, designated a National Nature Reserve in 2001, is viewed by many as the most beautiful glen in Scotland. Managed by the Forestry Commission on behalf of the nation, Glen Affric has enjoyed extensive conservation work over the past fifty years. It is the home to the largest remnant of the Ancient Caledonian Pine Forest that once covered much of the Scottish Highlands. The Glen has a number of excellent parking areas from which the visitor can enjoy waymarked walks of varying lengths. Read the information panels to find out about the history, geology and the diverse willdlife, flora & fauna to be found in Glen Affric.
Glen Cannich rises steeply from the village of Cannich with the public road ending at the impressive Hydro Electric dam, harnessing the waters of Loch Mullardoch. Perhaps less visited than its neighbouring glens, Glen Cannich has much to offer the visitor. Red deer can be seen feeding close to the road for much of the year, while members of the local adder population can often be glimpsed on the grassy slopes!
Glen Strathfarrar, like Glen Cannich, has been dramatically influenced by the Hydro-Electric Schemes of the mid 20th century. The road up the glen is private and access is restricted to motor vehicles. Nevertheless it still offers the visitor superb fishing, challenging hill walks and outstanding scenery. Drive to the Monar Dam and walk along the shores of Loch Monar and experience a feeling of solitude that you would struggle to find anywhere else!
Study our varied Wildlife
The Glen Affric National Nature Reserve and RSPB Corrimony Bird Reserve offer plenty to see including creatures such Golden Eagle, Osprey, rarer brightly coloured Scottish Crossbills & Crested Tits. The early morning black Grouse Lek early in the year at Corrimony is a great way to start the day, contact the RSPB for their organised programmes. We can book morning trips for our guests if the warden is not too busy. Of course our famous red deer are numerous but during the height of summer they do go high to cool down!
Watch Salmon in the fish
pass at the Aigas Dam. Here salmon are given a helping hand to reach their
spawning grounds further upstream.
Times are August, September &
October: Monday to Thursday 10-11am & 3pm-4pm
Fridays 10-11am &
2.30pm-3.30pm
Situated on the A831 between Beauly and
Cannich.
Magnificent Plodda Falls
Just beyond the conservation of village you will find the spectacular Plodda Falls hidden amongst Douglas Firs - some of the largest trees in Scotland! The falls can be viewed from a metal bridge overlooking the gorge, or by following the path from the car park to the viewing area below.
Even with limited rainfall, the Falls are quite stunning. In extreme cold conditions they have frozen over and have been of interest to ice climbers.