WildStuff Scotland

24/06/2025

💐We have some really beautiful summer wildflowers in the meadow in front of Aonach just now!

Which is your favourite?

20/06/2025

Have you been inspired by to get out on your bike more?

You can explore our forests by bike - with trails to suit all levels. Cycling also comes with a number of benefits:

🚵 You can travel further and see more of our forest.
🚵 You can move more quickly and quietly - making it easier to spot wildlife.
🚵 Some of our sites offer bike storage, so you don't have to worry about finding a parking space in busy areas.

If you're using one of our many shared routes please be aware that there may be walkers, pets and horse riders using the same space.

Learn more about cycling in our forests, which forests offer bike hire, and some of our recommendations for family cycling spots on our website: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/activities/cycling

19/06/2025

Today's view over Kingussie and the River Spey towards the Cairngorms from Creag Bheag. The summit is 'only' 487 metres above sea-level, but the views are awesome on a clear day!

18/06/2025

Definitely a contender! ⛰️

The finest pass in Scotland? The Lairig Ghru climbs to an altitude of 835m, passing through the heart of the Cairngorms. With Caledonian pinewoods on either side and a rocky boulderfield at the summit, it's a true classic.

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/lairig-ghru.shtml

18/06/2025

Butterwort is insectivorous. Each leaf is curled at the edges, and when an insect lands on it sticky glands hold it fast while the leaf curls around it! The insects struggles to free itself activate the leaf's mechanism. The leaf completely engulfs the insect and secrets digestive enzymes to break down the body. Eventually the leaf opens again and the dried remains of the insect blow away in the wind or are washed away by the rain!

📸 Abbie Marland

16/06/2025

What's this then?

🐍It looks like a snake but isn't a snake.
🪱It's called a worm but isn't a worm.
🦎It's a lizard but doesn't look like one.

It's a Slow worm, spotted basking in the sunshine on a warm pavement. Sometimes the most amazing wildlife is where you least expect to find it!

09/06/2025

Passing just a short distance away from Aonach, this is a wonderful route for walking and cycling.

08/06/2025

There is always so much happening here in the Cairngorms National Park each month.
Here are a few highlights for the next month....

🍻 Gather Inn at the Dell of Abernethy 6, 20, 27 June
💪 Braemar Junior Highland Games 7 June
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Outlander Day at the Highland Folk Museum 7 June
🎤 Storylands Sessions 10 June
🚶Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival 13-23 June
🚴 Kingussie High School Bikeathon 15 June
🎈 Family Fun Day at Boat of Garten Community Hall 21 June
🐻 The Gruffalo at Landmark Forest Adventure Park 21 June
🏃‍♂️ Fitnessat58degrees Speyside Triathlon 22 June
🏃‍♂️ Lairig Ghru Hill Race 29 June

Find out more and discover lots more events - https://www.visitcairngorms.com/whats-on/events-calendar/

06/06/2025

Spotted this very camouflaged caterpillar on one of the Kingussie footpaths 🐛

20/05/2025

It’s definitely a great place to ride bikes 🚵‍♂️👍