wildlife & sightseeing in kenmore

Wherever you go in Highland Perthshire's great outdoors you'll feel very close to the richness of the natural world. Wildlife and birdwatching holidays in Scotland at their very finest in stunning natural habitat.

Remarkable beauty and a diverse range of habitats that support an astonishing array of plants, animals and birds. When you're out and about, witness many fascinating species including those that we think of as characteristically Scottish. Bluebells nodding in the breeze, a butterfly or the briefest glimpse of a red deer stag, red squirrel or leaping salmon can add considerably to your enjoyment and provide lasting memories.

And even if you aren't lucky enough to encounter any wild animals, just knowing that they live in the vicinity makes the experience more special. In the countryside you never know what you might see or hear - each day is different and that's all part of the excitement.

Perthshire – Big Tree Country - has some of the most exceptional woodlands of anywhere in Europe. Broadleaved, mixed and conifer woodlands nurture a wealth of beautiful wildlife from tiny insects and lichens to rare birds and mammals, such as capercaillie and pine marten. Trees are also deeply therapeutic for the human species and you'll find hundreds of miles of way marked woodland paths to help you unwind and connect with nature. And the oldest tree – the Fortingall Yew – just a ‘stone throw’ away.

Plenty drama on the water too. The mighty River Tay runs through Perthshire from source to sea and its flow is the greatest in Britain. Together with its tributaries, the Tay is home to diverse species including internationally important populations of salmon, lamprey and otter. Many Perthshire lochs attract breeding pairs of osprey.

The action continues in the hills. In October the haunting sound of roaring stags echoes throughout hills and glens as the red deer rut gets into full swing. Ben Lawers is a National Nature Reserve and one of the top places in Britain to see mountain plants. Golden eagle and other birds of prey soar and hunt over the upland areas while, on the moorland, wild flowers flourish and red grouse and curlew make their home.