The Red Squirrel -The red squirrel is native to Britain and there are estimated to be only 140,000 left in Britain. Red squirrels are seed eaters. Their diet includes pine cones, their favourite, larch and spruce. Read on ...
The Scottish Wildcat -The Scottish wildcat is a beautiful feline and is the only Native cat in Britain. The wildcat looks very similar to the domestic cat, but is larger and fiercer. Read on ...
A selection of our most well-known Native animals and birds and where to see them.
The Highland Cow - The Highland cow is an ancient cattle breed. The breed was developed in the Highlands and western coastal regions of Scotland. It is one of the oldest known breeds of cattle in the world, with records of its existence going as far back as the 12th century. Read on ...
The Pine Marten - The pine marten is a member of the weasel family. It is around the size of a domestic cat. Its body can be up to twenty inches in length, and its bushy tail up to ten inches long. The males are slightly larger than the females. An average sized pine marten weighs around three and a half pounds. Read on ...
The Red Deer - The Red Deer is our largest deer species. It stands up to four and a half feet at the shoulder. The male is larger than the female. The colour of the coat is a red-brown. The male only grows antlers and these are shed yearly after the rut. Read on ...
