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Osprey Cottage, Pollo, Invergordon, Ross-Shire IV18 0LZ    Tel: 01862 842255 or 07904 572636     

'Osprey Cottage' is situated by the shores of the Cromarty Firth, this spacious detached property, adjacent to owners' home, has been renovated and furnished to a high standard. It is just a few meters from the shoreline which makes it the ideal place for bird watching especially as there is a small bird 'hide' available for guests to use with beach access. The many tourist attractions in the area are all within a short drive. Beaches, distilleries, golf courses, castles and RSPB reserves.

The local area is rich in both bird and animal life - the Cromarty Firth is a haven for migrating wildfowl and waders in the spring and autumn and there are also bottle-nose dolphins. They can also be viewed from Chanonry Point on the Black Isle.

.In addition to the small bird hide at the bottom of the garden, the RSPB also have bird hides located at Nigg and Udal bays which are close by as you can see from their website. www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/n/niggbay

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Poolewe Hotel, Main Street Poolewe, Highland, IV22 2JX Tel: 01445 781769    

The Poolewe Hotel is a historic 16th-Century coaching inn, situated on the shore of Loch Ewe. Set amidst dramatic Highland scenery, Poolewe Hotel is the ideal base for anyone wishing to explore this wild and beautiful corner of Scotland.

The Highland coastline is extensive and at almost any point you'll be able to spot a variety of seabirds including the Sea Eagle at Mellon Charles (approx 6 miles). A short distance away at Inverewe there is a nature/birdwatching hide that is free to use and looks over Loch Ewe at Poolewe.

The Hotel has a choice of twelve en-suite bedrooms and suites, an excellent candlelit restaurant, a conservatory dining area, and a bar. Log fires in all the public rooms adds to the atmosphere of this historic hotel. Ample parking and WiFi is available.

Rafford Forres, Moray IV36 2RU Tel: 01309 673311    

Situated in 28 acres of peaceful woodland by an enchanting lochan, the eight lodges stand in a sheltered valley four miles from Forres.

We encourage the local bird life at Tullochwood and have resident Mallards, Moorhens, Woodpeckers and an array of Tits and Finches.

Nearby is the Osprey Centre at Loch Garten and you may even spot the Capercaillie at Ordiequish or Whiteash woods. Roseisle and Quarelwood are home to many more species.

Bring your binoculars, books and enjoy!

Ach na skia Croft, Arisaig. Inverness-shire. PH39 4NS
Tel/Fax: 01687 450606    

A mile from the village of Arisaig, Ach na skia Croft has dramatic views across the sea to the islands of Eigg, Rum and Skye.

The area is rich in wildlife, with a multitude of birds; birds of prey from sparrowhawk to sea and golden eagle, garden birds, shore and estuary birds, all within walking distance.

The sea round Arisaig and the 'Small Isles' has one of the richest collections of marine and other wildlife in Europe.

Come and see!

Isle of Carna, Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll PH36 4JS Scotland
No telephone on Island. Contact for rental Tel: 01664 840 213    

Step back in time on this remote 600 acre island in beautiful Loch Sunart in the highlands of Scotland:

• Shed the stresses of modern life
• Live in an original crofter's cottage
• See from your window, seals, otters, red deer, Golden Eagles
• Walk where there are no roads
• Explore in your own boat a coastline inaccessible by road
• Dine on fish you have just caught in the Loch

Carna can offer all of this - Contact us on the Website www.isleofcarna.co.uk.

Nethybridge PH26 3NH    Tel: 01479 821663    Mob 07913 018123      

Culreach Cottage is a holiday bungalow situated between Nethybridge and Grantown-on-Spey with wonderful panoramic views over the Dulnain Hills.

Culreach Cottage sits in its own private ground is ideal for families, with a landscaped garden and picnic bench to enjoy when the weather is fair. It has STB 3 star rating.

Nearby is the RSPB Reserve, Loch Garten, famous for the ospreys that can be seen from the Osprey Centre in summer. As well as an excellent view of the nest, live video pictures are relayed back to the centre.

Just opposite Culreach Cottage is the rare Caledonian pine forest, where you may see Crested Tits, Scottish Crossbills or red squirrels and Capercaillies during their spring lek.