Ardtornish Estate boasts an amazing variety of wildlife

Ardtornish simply teems with wildlife – furred, finned and feathered.  Almost every visitor to the estate will have their own wildlife encounter, as around every corner and on every skyline our native wildlife is evident.  We are extremely fortunate to live in one of Scotland’s best preserved and most untouched landscapes and Ardtornish boasts several Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

Rahoy Hills Nature Reserve extends onto Ardtornish Estate and is run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, which claims it as their most biodiverse reserve in Scotland. The rangers on the reserve operate guided walks on a regular basis.

The BBC’s natural history unit – which points out that Morvern ‘is described by many as “the best kept secret in Scotland”‘ – says this peninsula ‘is a must for nature lovers seeking solitude and rare species of wildlife’. Both UK species of eagle breed here, our rare mammals include pine martens, otters, and wildcats.

On a calm day, whilst the water is glossy and still, our guests will be in with the best chance of spotting Otters fishing for crabs from our very own Wildlife Hide on the shores of Loch Ailene.

The Sound of Mull is also home to larger marine wildlife including as Seals, Porpoises, Dolphins and Minke Whale; so don’t forget to bring your binoculars and look out for the telltale fins if you are catching the Fishnish Ferry. If your holiday includes a trip over to Tobermory then be sure to visit the Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust Centre to learn more about West Scotland’s extremely special marine wildlife and find out where the giants of the sea, from Humpback Whale to Killer Whale have been spotted along Scotland’s shores.

If Wildlife watching is what brings you to the area, you will be happy to know that there are various local Tour Operators offering expeditions on land and sea across Morvern and Ardnamurchan. Please enquire at the Estate Office and we will be happy to pass you further details.

Please feel free to share your Wildlife experiences from the Estate on our board Wildlife sightings board situation at the Estate Courtyard.

Merlin Bird ID

A variety of birds can be found at Ardtornish across the seasons; some are visitors and others are year round residents; some on land and some on water; some you may recognise and others you may not! Why not download Merlin Bird ID before you visit? The App tells you what birdsong you can hear and shows a record of what has been spotted in the area previously!

Ardtornish Estate is a proud member of Wild Scotland 2024.

Ardtornish Estate simply teems with wildlife – furred, finned & feathered.

For more information on any of Ardtornish Estate’s Services please contact us.

For more information on any of Ardtornish Estate’s Services please contact us.

For more information on any of Ardtornish Estate’s Services please contact us.

Ardtornish Farm Shop

Buy Ardtornish-raised meat, wild venison, and homemade meals at our farm shop or pre-order for your holiday.

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Weddings & Events at Ardtornish

Ardtornish Estate is the ideal venue for your special wedding day, function or family gathering, large or small.