Natural History
Many opportunities to see rare flowers and plants.
Visit the National Trust for Scotland's Ben Lawers Nature Reserve and search for rare alpine flowers in their only habitat in the UK.
Watch out for rare butterflies such as the Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Mountain Ringlet. See spectacular dragonflies and damselflies.
Keep an eye open for mountain hares, otters, pine martens, red squirrels, red deer and roe deer.You need go no further than our own garden to see red squirrels, pine martens and roe deer.
Over 100 species of bird have been recorded in the area. There are many birds of prey including buzzards, golden eagles, peregrines and ospreys.
Spend the day at Argaty, near Doune, and enjoy the sights and sounds of a working farm famous for its Red Kites.
Take a drive to Dunkeld and watch the Ospreys at the Loch of the Lowes, a Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve.
Enjoy a wildlife Landrover Safari as you explore this wonderful landscape to heights of 1000 metres.
Take a west coast Seafari and experience the thrill of close encounters with seals, seabirds, porpoises, dolphins and occasionally, whales. Feel the exhilaration of the infamous Gulf of Corryvrechan and the sight of a Golden or a White Tailed Sea Eagle.
