Touring Scotland

Not today tho' Nellie ~~ They don't like frozen fishes !!

Depending on the situation "over there", we may revisit next year.

Us too.

Loch Garton is a place for a guaranteed sighting of the Ospreys when they return and Red Squirrels a great day out.

However the breeding pair have not returned to the famous nest for a couple of years, ADP. There was an odd Osprey investigating the nest last year on and off, but they are not certain to return. Fingers crossed that they do and a pair takes up residence once again.

Blimey....as usual I am out of touch. Thanks for the info Nellie, I was contemplating a trip maybe end of April, not that it would put me off going however I would not be so disappointed not seeing an Osprey at Garton.  

If you are going to be around Aviemore area then a better chance of seeing a pair on the nest is at the north end of Lock Inch, just over the bridge across the R. Spey at Kincraig, before the church. The nest is on the small island to the South of the church

Have not decided on the route as yet Nellie but thanks for the info. There are not too many places we have not visited in Scotland, so trying to sort out new sites and places of interest. I have Bywd- Gwylit -Glaslyn only 85 miles from me which we visit often when we are in Aberdovey and so able to see the Ospreys. I was area Sales Rep then Sales Area Manager for Lafarge then Tarmac and we had projects in worked out quarries whereby Osprey nesting platforms were erected. In fact one was installed only half a mile away from where I live at Bodenham  Lakes .Trouble is the Ospreys don't know how bountiful the fishing is or else they would take up residence.

That's a grand area you live in, ADP, we like to visit The Matches during the summer as it's one of the quieter regions during that time, and there's lots of interesting places worth visiting. Hope you are able to sort out a trip. Have you visited the East Neuk of Fife, a hidden gem?

Thank you Nellie ,yes been there it was on our trip in 2012 Golden Wedding Anniversay holiday. When you are next in our area if you have not been check out Symonds Yat  the RSPB usually have Spotting Scopes set up to watch the Peregrine Falcon hunting.