The most beautiful natural sites to discover East

Part of this huge park is designed for the blind, and a maze is suitable for people with disabilities. The smells are particularly delicious.

The Montrose Basin is an enclosed estuary of the South Esk River. It covers 750 hectares and is home to over 80,000 migratory birds, including rare species. The Visitor and Discovery Center provides an opportunity to learn about and explore the environment in a family-friendly setting. Binoculars and telescopes are available on site to observe the fauna without disturbing it. Events are regularly proposed.

This beautiful park offers many kilometres of trails and paths for pleasant walks compiled in a dedicated brochure available on site. Fun itineraries, observation of the fauna and flora, discovery of the trees - endemic trees and species of the world, wandering in the French garden, excursion in the Japanese garden, exploration of the greenhouses and vegetable garden are all possibilities. Don't miss the remarkable architectural features: Pittencrieff House, Glen Pavilion, the double bridge, the statue of Andrew Carnegie...

This place does double duty. It is the starting point for walks and hikes in one of Aberdeenshire's most beautiful and well-known natural areas. From the summit of Oxen Craig (528m) or Mither Tap, to the trails through the beautiful forest of the Grampian Mountain Range. In the Visitor Centre you will find leaflets on possible tours and a permanent exhibition on the heritage of the area: how the hills were transformed, their flora and fauna, forestry..

The Lochleven nature reserve is a place of discovery for everyone. Amateur birdwatchers will find observation points for ospreys in summer, but also many migratory species. The RSPB Visitor Centre provides a lot of information about them. For fishermen, the name of the site will echo the world-famous brown trout of Loch Leven. Hikers will hike the 21 km Loch Leven Heritage Trail or shorter routes.