Ailanbeg Cottage, located in the Cairngorms National Park, was built about 1750 and was fully renovated in 1994 and renovated 2009. It benefits from all mod cons including double glazing, satellite TV and FREE internet and E-mail via WLAN Wi-Fi (please enquire) however retains all of its former charm due to its original exposed granite masonry work and stunning country views. The majestic Cairngorms and Monadhliath Mountains provide an exclusive backdrop to your holiday.

We are located about 1,5 miles outside the picturesque village of Nethybridge, on the edge of the Abernethy Forest Nature Reserve and close to the RPSB Osprey reserve.
 
Bird watching from Ailanbeg Cottage:
The Cottage is located at the end of a private road, surrounded by grazing land to the south and west; heather and a natural pond which attracts waterfowl to the north and east. You can spot water hens, seagulls, ducks, partridges, black-grouse, crossbills, curlews, oystercatchers, capercailles, ospreys, buzzards, falcons and with a little patience: the red kite and the golden eagle.

Over 55 different species of bird have been spotted from Ailanbeg Cottage, without having to leave the property. They include: Black Grouse, Red Grouse, Black headed Gull, Mallard. Oystercatcher (nesting) and with young in Garden, Lapwing (nesting) and with young in Garden, Curlew (nesting) and with young in garden, Swallow, Sand Martin, Meadow Pipit, Skylark, Jackdaw, Teal, Snipe in garden,  Widgeons, House Martin, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Shoveler, Common Gull, Moorhen (nesting) and with young in garden, Redshank in Garden,  Starling, Wheatear in Garden, Short-eared Owl, Buzzard, Sparrow Hawk, Hen Harrier, Kestrel, Red Kite, Crow, Rook, Pheasant, Grey Partridge, a flock of more than 20 red-legged Partridges in front of the cottage, Woodcock pair, Redpoll pair,  Jack Snipe, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Redwing, Song Thrush, Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Starling and the rare Reed Bunting.

Regular visitors to our peanut feeders include: siskin, red buntings, greenfinch, Bullfinch, reed buntings, Chaffinches, Goldfinches, Blue Tits, Crested Tits, Great Spotted Woodpeckers and recently the Dunnock.

See the marvellous wildlife for yourself and Book Ailanbeg Cottage . Also, see our Wildlife links.

Ailanbeg  Cottage  Nethybridge   Birdwatching near Aviemore, Boat of Garten and the RSPB Osprey Reserve