Nestling in the sheltered Fiddich valley, amongst the heather clad hills of Upper Banffshire, Dufftown is a perfect base for wildlife watching.
Shy Roe deer haunt the wooded banks of the Fiddich whilst Otter patrol the banks on the look out for fish dinners. In the spring the river becomes a veritable wildlife highway as waders and waterfowl move up country to their breeding grounds.
The hills and moors above Dufftown are home to Red Deer. Red Grouse and Mountain Hare browse the purple heather and Golden Eagle are spotted from time to time.
The Cairngorms National Park
Just a few miles to the south west lies the Cairngorms National Park, home to 25% of the United Kingdom's threatened bird, animal and plant species. These include the unique Scottish Crossbill as well as Golden Eagle, Osprey, Dotterel, Capercaillie, Crested Tit, Pine Marten, Red Squirrel, Wild Cat, Water Vole and Otter.
