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Strathrory

Srath Uaraidh
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Great spot for birdwatching and the start of an ancient drove route

Bring your binoculars. The mixture of peaceful river, open moorland and forest backdrop make this car park a good vantage point for watching wildlife. You might even spot birds of prey.

It is also the starting point of a traditional cattle drove route. This folllows the peaceful Strathrory river down to the fertile meadows of Scotsburn. The route passes through wild heather moorland and peaceful oak and pine woods. Look out for roe deer, black grouse and a rich variety of birds and wildflowers in summer.

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