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Explore Alladale on foot accompanied by one of our capable and experienced estate rangers; an excellent way to experience the freedom and beauty of the estate and appreciate the diversity of flora and fauna.
All levels of fitness are catered for when guests participate in guided walls on the Reserve. Please bring good walking shoes or boots.
Our Head Ranger, Innes MacNeill has worked at Alladale for 15 years and has an excellent knowledge of the Reserve and environs. David Clark is the Deputy Ranger and he is head of our re-introduction programme for Red Squirrel and Capercaillie. Ronnie Macleod and Ben Horne are our Assistant Rangers and will be happy to explore the wildlife treasures that await you at Alladale.
observe Red Deer moving gracefully amongst our treasured Caledonian pines and the mighty "Sus Scrofa" (Wild Boar) going about their favourite business of "rooting" amongst the dense heather and bracken, this process providing valuable assistance with woodland regeneration. The ‘Boar’ will be joined in our trial 800 acre re-wilding enclosure in early 2007 by the European Elk ("Moose") from Scandinavia and Roe Deer. During your stay you will meet our resident ecologist, Chris Sandom. Chris will play a lead role in working alongside Oxford University’s "WildCRU" research unit as part of a 3-year scientific programme.
a guided walk to witness forestry regeneration, breath-taking views of the glen and where the ranger will inform you of points of ecological importance. You could spot one of our resident Golden Eagles.
a challenging climb to some of the highest tops to take in the breath-taking view of both the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.
guests are invited to spend time with our Rangers on the hill, understanding how they go about their work and benefiting from their knowledge on matters of Highland ecology.
"Wilderness & Wildlife Experiences" are led by Roy Dennis, one of Scotland’s foremost ecologists. For details visit www.wildernessscotland.com
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