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The Magnificent Glens.... | ||||||
....Glen Affric | ||||||
The Glens >> Glen Affric |
The Glen was purchased for the nation, by the Forestry Commission in 1951 and the process of conservation has been ongoing ever since, gathering pace especially in recent decades. A great deal of restoration work has been carried out to conserve one of the largest remaining ancient pinewoods. In recognition of its natural beauty and also its diverse range of wildlife, flora & fauna, Glen Affric was declared a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in 2001. |
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Glen Affric is also home to a wide range of insects such as butterflies, dragonflies and numerous types of beetle. Reptiles including the adder, slow worms and lizards are also found here. The reserve is also a great place for hillwalking, mountain biking on forest tracks, and open water canoeing. One of the major conservation bodies working in Glen Affric is the charity Trees for Life. For more information on conservation in Glen Affric read TFL Director, Alan Watson Featherstone's article for Wild Land News. (pdf file:396kb) |
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Those of us who live with Glen Affric on our doorstep will argue that it is the most beautiful glen in Scotland. Many of our visitors also come to share this view. It is abundant in wildlife - capercaillie, black grouse, crested tit, crossbill, golden eagle, red-throated diver, pine marten and otter are all resident species in Glen Affric.
There is an immense variety of wildlife within the NNR, including red, roe and sika deer. Smaller mammals such as the fox, stoat and weasel can also be found. Badgers and pine martins are also becoming more common. The bird population is also diverse, over 100 species having ben recorded within the Glen. These include the Golden Eagle, Osprey, Ptarmigan, Capercaillie, and a number of smaller birds including Divers, Crossbills and Crested Tits. |
Some small slideshows and picture galleries for you to enjoy. |
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