Wildlife

The preservation of wildlife is a very important feature of Tullochwood and we do our best to encourage native birds and forest animals to share the wood and lochan with us. You may see roe deer, red squirrels and a number of birds including moorhens and woodpeckers.

We are currently developing an Education Centre in our Information Lodge, which will have details about the many animals and birds which can be found in the grounds of Tullochwood. This will include activity sheets for youngsters to take away to identify what they can find.

For a sneak preview of who you might see at Tullochwood and the surrounding area, visit our wildlife gallery.

Further afield there is a huge amount of wildlife to enjoy.  Scotland is renowned for its stunning landscape and fascinating wildlife ... but of the thousands of miles of land and hundreds of sites for viewing wildlife where do you start?  To find out more about some of the nature reserves to visit and wildlife watching tours and trips in the area you can visit www.scotland4wildlifeholidays.co.uk.

Have you ever seen a dolphin? The Moray Firth in Scotland is home to a population of around 130 bottlenose dolphins, including the WDCS adoption dolphins - www.wdcs.org. Seeing whales and dolphins in their natural environment can be an unforgettable experience. With ten identified land based watching points along the Moray Firth coastline - all you really need in order to have a chance of seeing a whale or dolphin is a view of the sea and a bit of patience.