MORE ABOUT BARISDALE

With a reputation as a treasure trove of natural beauty, it is not surprising there is such a large quantity and diversity of animals, birds and fauna to be seen in this large area of wilderness.

Over fifty different species of birds have been recorded on the estate, including golden eagles, ptarmigan, stonechats, ringed plovers, rock pipets, oyster catchers, pied wagtails and greenshanks to name just a few.

Deer are often encountered on the estate although you have to remain vigilant if you wish to see some of the rarer animals which include mountain hares, pine martins and otters.

Privately owned by Robert and John Gordon, deer stalking and management is an important activity for Barisdale. As a member of the Knoydart Deer Management Group (KDMG), the estate is committed to keeping deer numbers at long term sustainable levels and in balance with other land uses such as regeneration of its own species of native Caledonian pine trees. The KDMG (made up of several estates on and around Knoydart) manage the overall deer population and set yearly targets to optimize sustainable levels, this is then reported to the Deer Commission for Scotland (DCS). More details can be found on the DCS web site.

Visitors should be aware that deer stalking takes place from September to February and we ask that during this time you keep to the paths and discuss routes with the estate manager at Barisdale.    

 

Ptarmigan on the run

Spying the ground at stalking time

Barisdale's Caledonian pine trees

Loch-hourn seals basking in the sun

Otter in curious pose

 

E-mail: info@barisdale.com  Write to: R&J Gordon, Balgour, Dunning, Perthshire, PH2 0QL                    © 2007 Barisdale Estate