Nature & Wildlife in Perthshire

Cairngorms National Park

Twice the size of the Lake District, the Cairngorms National Park has more mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and distilleries than you can possibly imagine.

 

Loch of the Lowes

Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0HH
10miles to Blairgowrie | 15miles to Corriefodly | 16miles to Faskally

This Scottish Wildlife Trust visitor centre and reserve covers 130 hectares. From early April to late August, the star attraction is a pair of breeding ospreys, which nest just 150 metres from our observation hide. You can also spot red squirrels, woodpeckers and other woodland birds from the viewing windows.
 

Queens View

Pitlochry PH16 5NR
4miles to Faskally | 25miles to Corriefodly | 30miles to Blairgowrie

Named after Queen Victoria herself who visited in 1866, Queen's View, just outside of Pitlochry, overlooks the glorious Loch Tummel and boasts an unforgettable view. Enjoy a variety of levels of walks in the area that are suitable for the whole family and see if you can spot the towering Schiehallion in the distance too.

Faskally Wood

Pitlochry PH16 5JZ
1mile to Faskally| 26miles to Blairgowrie | 20miles to Corriefodly

Twice the size of the Lake District, the Cairngorms National Park has more mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and distilleries than you can possibly imagine.

RSPB Loch of Kinnordy

B951, Kirriemuir DD8 5HT
14miles to Blairgowrie | 19miles to Corriefodly

This shallow loch is situated in a natural basin surrounded by farmland and attracts all types of wildlife. One favourite summer visitor is the osprey, but you're just as likely to see otters, red squirrels and deer as wildfowl, not to mention butterflies and dragonflies aplenty. 
 

Nature Nuts

We are all nuts for nature, and with my passion for the outdoors and it's varied and wonderful wildlife, my desire is to share what I know and have seen, with as many people as possible. Perthshire has so much to offer on both the scenery and wildlife side of things and we at Nature Nuts would love to go that one step further to deliver the perfect and memorable tour to you.

The Reekie Linn, Bridge of Craigisla 

Bridge of Craigisla, Blairgowrie PH11 8HW
9.5miles to Blairgowrie | 10miles to Corriefodly | 30miles to Faskally

A pair of joined waterfalls on the River Isla just north of Alyth at Bridge of Craigisla. The River Isla flows south from the Cairngorms Mountains through Glen Isla before merging with the River Tay south of Dunkeld, and when it’s in spate the double-falls at the Reekie Linn become one massive, surging torrent.

Branklyn Garden

Branklyn Garden, Perth PH2 7BB
17miles to Blairgowrie | 22miles to Corriefodly | 30miles to Faskally

This attractive garden, a peaceful haven within walking distance of Perth city centre, was developed by John and Dorothy Renton in the early 1920s after they built their Arts & Crafts-inspired house. It’s set on the side of Kinnoull Hill, overlooking Perth.

Black Spout Waterfall

Black Spout Wood, Pitlochry
3miles to Faskally | 20miles to Corriefodly | 24miles to Blairgowrie

Situated to the south of Pitlochry, the Black Spout Wood takes its name from the impressive Black Spout waterfall. Venture on a wander to see the impressive 60 metre waterfall up close, which is easily accessible from the centre of Pitlochry on foot. There are various waymarked paths that meander through the woods leading to the carefully positioned viewing platform that offers dramatic views over the waterfall.

Killiecrankie Gorge

Soldiers Leap, Pitlochry PH16 5LQ
1.5miles to Faskally | 23miles to Corriefodly | 28miles to Blairgowrie

Killiecrankie Gorge was once the site of one of the goriest battles in Jacobite history. Head to the visitor centre where you can find out more about this famous battle, alongside the fascinating geology, wildlife and history of the area. Take a short walk to marvel at the 18ft-wide Soldier's Leap, admire the stunning views along the way, and if you continue on the path you will reach the southern end of the Pass of Killiecrankie. 

The Falls of Bruar

Falls of Bruar, Bruar Water
9.5miles to Faskally | 30miles to Corriefodly | 35miles to Blairgowrie

One of Highland Perthshire’s prime beauty spots for over 200 years. The Falls of Bruar is a set of picturesque waterfalls on Bruar Water, near Blair Atholl. The falls are set in a beautiful 18th-century plantation, designed as a scenic landscape by the Duke of Atholl, who was inspired by the poet Robert Burns to create an idyllic woodland delight of trees, paths, and bridges to augment the natural beauty of the waterfalls.