Glen Affric

Glen Affric's National Nature Reserve contains one of the largest areas of native Caledonian Pinewoods, so important for our native wildlife. Together with birch, aspen, juniper and bog myrtle, it clothes the mountain slopes and loch islands in an ever-changing canopy of green.  The Glen is home to numerous species of wildlife including golden eagle, buzzards, black-throated divers, Scottish crossbills and crested tits, whilst mammals are represented by roe and red deer, pine marten, red squirrel and foxes.  The Forestry Commission have set up a number of signposted woodland walks, taking in the rivers, lochs, hills and waterfalls of this wonderful place. Recommended especially is Plodda Falls and the River Affric trail. For the more adventurous of you the Glen marks the starting point for those wishing to tackle any of the numerous Munroes on offer. 

Glen Strathfarrar

Traditionally Clan Fraser country, this magnificent highland glen is now given over to stands of Caledonian pine, oak and birch. The River Farrar  stretches west up to the horseshoe of the Loch Morar Dam.  The name Glen Strathfarrar is extremely unusual as glen and strath are not often found together, but perhaps arises from the contrast between its broad lower reaches and the narrow steep uppermost section.  Designated a National Nature Reserve in 1977 the Strathfarrar pinewood represents a remnant of the "Great Wood of Caledonia"  the glen is a "mecca" for those loving the great outdoors, motor access is controlled, but this creates a feeling of solitude and tranquility for those visiting.  For  guests wishing to visit we can provide you with the hours of access.

Strathconon

This  is  perhaps the  closest  of the "big glens" to Home Farm.  The road starts at the nearby village of  Marybank and runs due west.  The glen starts off fairly open with slopes clothed in birch trees, but becomes increasingly more mountainous as one  heads  west.    Although called Strathconon it is the River Meig that holds the glens floor for most  of  its  length.  From  east  to  west  the  glen is punctuated by three lochs namely  Achonachie,  Meig  and  Beannacharain.   The main village of Strathconon  lies  towards the  western end of  the  glen  adjacent to the river.  For guests  looking  for  sitings of red deer, strathconon gives many excellent chances. The  more mountainous  end  also holds several pairs  of  breeding golden-eagles and  gives occasional sightings of white tailed sea-eagle.  From the car park at the end of the  public  road  it  is  possible  to make the easy walk past scardroy estate house  to the  ruined  cottages beyond.  For those interested please see the photo the guest lounge