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Achnashellach

Conservation Week Locations


Each Conservation Week is based in a particular part of our Project Area, with the week’s tasks at different sites in the locality. The accommodation will usually be a short drive of around half an hour from the sites, but may be longer due to the remoteness of some work locations.

Please click on each site for further information about the location, its wildlife, the type of work you will participate in and ideas for your day off.

The weeks are graded from 1 (easy) — 4 (hard).

Bog pool on Dundreggan

Dundreggan Pinewood

Near Loch Ness, Dundreggan is an area of 10,000 acres of wild land owned by Trees for Life. It has been described as a ‘lost world of biodiversity’, with over 1,000 species recorded there. Work is carried out here and in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) on the neighbouring estate. In addition to our Conservation Weeks, Dundreggan is also the location for our Tree Nursery Weeks and Wildlife Weeks. Accommodation is at Dundreggan Lodge.

Mountains and young trees, Corrimony

RSPB Corrimony

Corrimony is an RSPB reserve above Strathglass that is being returned to Caledonian Forest. It is home to many rare birds including black grouse, crested tits, Scottish crossbills and golden eagles. Accommodation is in Glen Affric Chalet Park.
Island on loch

Glen Garry

This Forestry Commission Scotland owned site is situated near the River Garry amongst stunning pinewood reserves that are designated for protection and restoration at an international level. Accommodation is at Highgarry Lodges.
Island on loch

Isle of Skye

Forestry Commission Scotland’s Kinloch Hills Native Woodland Restoration Project is the location of our Skye weeks. The site lies on the eastern side of the island and provides dramatic views of the magnificent Cuillin mountains, as well as superb coastal scenery. Accommodation is in Flora MacDonald’s hostel, near Armadale.
Island on loch

Glen Affric National Nature Reserve

Often described as one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland, Glen Affric is the site of one of the largest remaining fragments of Caledonian Forest. It is a paradise of shimmering lochs, ancient woodland and dramatic mountains. Accommodation is in Glen Affric Chalet Park.
Island on loch

Grudie Oakwood

This is one of the most northerly oakwoods in Britain, on the north shore of Loch a'Chuilinn in Strath Bran. Oaks more than 200 years old grow amongst hazel, birch, bird cherry and rowan, creating a truly beautiful and diverse native woodland. Accommodation is in Riverside Chalet Park.
Island on loch

Achnashellach

Ancient Caledonian pines sit in the remote and dramatic upper Glen Carron. This is a rugged landscape of craggy hills with glorious views of the snow-capped Torridon mountains. Accommodation is in Attadale Cottages.
Island on loch

West Affric

Owned by the National Trust for Scotland, this remote land lies in the heart of the mountains and is ideal for those who want to experience one of the most wild and spectacular areas of Scotland. Accommodation is in Glen Affric Youth Hostel.




Last updated: Thursday, 29-Nov-2012 17:16:30 CET

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