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Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory

Ardvourlie, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AB

Type:Nature Centres & Reserves

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Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory
  • Ardvourlie Woodland Observatory
  • Ardvourlie Woodland
  • View from the observatory

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About

The breath-taking views over Loch Seaforth and the chance to see native trees in an otherwise rugged and tree-less landscape make this well worth a visit. The Observatory sits near the top of the circular track through the 100ha community woodland in the often-overlooked northern part of the estate.

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Awards

  • Other AwardsGold Listing Gold Listing 2013
  • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

What's Nearby

  1. The golden eagle is one of two eagle species found on Harris

    0.6 miles away
  2. A path leads you into the North Harris hills; one of the largest areas of un-roaded land…

    0.65 miles away
  3. The red deer is Scotlands largest land mammal.

    0.66 miles away
  1. The mountain hare is about twice the size of a rabbit with much longer hind legs and a…

    2.41 miles away
  2. The mountain hare is about twice the size of a rabbit with much longer hind legs and a…

    2.7 miles away
  3. An unmistakable mammal perfectly adapted to living in the water.

    3.43 miles away
  4. Flowering moorland plant that sets the moors alight in June and July.

    3.54 miles away
  5. A medium sized moor land wader with a short bill dark underparts and golden upperparts

    3.54 miles away
  6. A path takes you to the shore of Loch Seaforth, a long fjord-like loch and a stronghold…

    3.65 miles away
  7. With some of the highest densities of breeding golden eagles in all of Europe, North…

    4.96 miles away
  8. The observatory is a purpose built hide perched in the interior of the rugged North…

    5.18 miles away
  9. Situated at the foot of the southern slopes of the North Harris mountains, the remains of…

    5.29 miles away
  10. Sundews are a group of low growing carnivorous plants that grow in nutrient poor soils.

    5.62 miles away
  11. Well preserved Beehive sheilings

    5.86 miles away
  12. Miabhag (Miavag) is a small setttlemen in North Harris of just a few houses situated on…

    5.9 miles away
  13. The Bonnie Prince Charlie monument is in the village of Arivruach, Lochs to mark where he…

    6.17 miles away
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