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12 Feb 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: West Affric

A close-up of a black grouse, sitting on a patch of wispy grass. Its red eyebrow is very clear, and it holds its tail fanned out behind it, revealing the white tail feathers.
Black grouse
​The wild and beautiful landscape of West Affric has much to offer wildlife, with its native forest, beautiful lochs and rugged moorland.

Click on the pictures below to find out a little more about some of the species that you may spot during your visit.

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