Scottish Crossbill - Loxia scotica

Added on 26 September 2022

The Scottish crossbill is a chunky, thick-set finch with a large head and distinctive crossed mandibles. They are highly adapted to feeding on seeds taken from native Scots pine cones, breaking into the cones with their crossed strong beaks. They also feed on the seed cones of other commercially gro...

Kitesurfing and windsurfing at Ardersier

Added on 13 September 2022

With the gently shelving pebble beach Ardersier bay is ideal for kitesurfers and windsurfers as is evidenced by the increasing number of people who arrive most weekends. Cars can be driven close to the beach so unloading and setting up a picnic is a doddle

Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights. It's getting to that time of year again where you can be taking your dog out for the evening walk, look up to the sky and see an Aurora borealis/ Northern lights display. There is an upside to the nights drawing in!

Added on 11 September 2022