There is a lot of interesting wildlife to be seen on Atholl Estates if you are quiet, patient and lucky. Please enjoy the wildlife, but keep disturbance to a minimum.

In the woods, red squirrels are common, with grey squirrels only being found at the southern end of the Estate, around Dunkeld. The woods are being actively managed by the Estate to help conserve red squirrels. Try walking our Red Squirrel Trail for a good chance of seeing one. Black grouse, pine marten and capercaillie can also be found. With only an estimated 1000 capercaillie left in Britain, you will enjoy a rare privilege if you succeed in spotting one.

For the quiet and observant visitor, each trail has its own rewards, and with many miles of waymarked trails to help you discover the wildlife of this working landscape, there need be no shortage of opportunities. Watch out for roe deer in the woodlands, herds of red deer on the hillsides, and otters, dippers, wagtails and salmon down at the riverside. Higher up in the moors and mountains, golden eagles, red grouse, ptarmigan, hen harriers, merlin and osprey can all be seen. There is also a wide diversity of interesting upland plant species.

If you have a specific query about our wildlife, please contact the Ranger Service and we will do our best to help you.