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Get up close with wild deer at Lochranza Castle
Take an evening stroll to Lochanza Castle, on the north coast of the Isle of Arran, and enjoy the spectacular sunset over the bay while watching wild deer graze on the nearby beach. The 14th century castle ruins, once a popular hunting lodge for Scottish royalty, are superbly set on a promontory in Loch Ranza.
Suggested by: J Park, Glasgow
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Night visit to Mousa
The uninhabited island of Mousa, off the coast of Shetland, is most famous for its 2,000 year-old broch - the best-preserved in the world - where many of Mousa's 6,000 pairs of storm petrels nest. A visit at night to see and hear them is unforgettable. Other birdlife includes Arctic terns, black guillemots, skuas and waders.
Suggested by: S Loughran, Bolton Lancs
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See a golden eagle
Improve your chances of spotting a golden eagle by taking a trip with a guide whose expert knowledge will help you to see these proud and powerful birds of prey. Or visit Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre where they have just set up a new viewing scheme for golden eagles.
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Sail beneath diving gannets
Admire gannets as they plunge and dive to catch their meal for the day. The Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick is one of the great places you can see these birds easily. Take an exclusive boat trip from the centre out to the Bass Rock for some unforgettable photographic opportunities.
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Go birding on Islay
If you're a bird lover then you'll love the Isle of Islay - known as the Queen of the Hebrides. From geese, ducks, birds of prey, gulls, terns, owls and so many more - you can't help but be delighted by the local wildlife.
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Visit the wildlife at Scotland's first National Park
Scotland's first National Park is located at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. For centuries people have visited to walk, climb, sail and enjoy the amazing array of wildlife in this scenic area of Scotland.
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Check out Scottish birdlife at Montrose
Montrose Basin is an enclosed estuary of the South Esk and covers 750 hectares. A daily tidal cycle brings in a rich soup of nutrients that attracts over 50,000 migratory birds each year - a fantastic spot to see Scotland's birdlife.
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Hear the bellowing of red deer
Red deer can be spotted throughout the Highlands. During Autumn your are likely to hear their bellowing calls in the glens, a unique sound to your ears! The Ardnamurchan peninsula is also a good area to see red deer- famed as the most westerly point on the mainland. While there you can also enjoy the white sandy Scottish beaches on the West Coast of Scotland.
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Take a trip to the Summer Isles
Take a trip to Tanera Mhor which lies 1.5 miles offshore from Achiltibuie in the mouth of Loch Broom, and is the largest island in the Summer Isles group. With a plentiful fresh water supply, a deep sheltered anchorage and high lookout points, Tanera is the perfect place to spot otters, seals and many bird species.
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