The centre is now closed for the season. We reopen in Spring 2010.
Opening hours
We are open 7 days a week from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The top hide closes at 5pm.
What's here?
New for this season: Extended hide and a new path.
- The Huntly Peregrines blog is the place to keep up to date with the breeding season. We post regular updates and you can add any comments or questions.
- Keep an eye on the peregrines with our webcam.
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Check out our picture of the month as drawn by visitors to the centre!
Webcams
Our webcam shows still images of the peregrines' "scrape" (nest), updated every two minutes.
The centre
At the centre itself, you can find out more about peregrines raising chicks in their natural habitat. Experts are on hand to give advice on the birds and other local wildlife, as well as how to protect them.
Facilities
On-site there's an interpretative cabin, with three monitors offering live pictures and sound from the quarry where the birds nest.
Alternatively, you can view the birds at first hand from our quarry hide. Follow the short trail to the hide and use the telescope or binoculars provided. Those less able can take a car up to the hide (only two cars allowed due to the steep incline to the quarry).
Also on site:
- small bird feeding station with camera links
- pond with picnic area
- car park (including disabled parking/ bus parking)
- toilets (including disabled toilet)
- wildlife: wildcat, barn owl, kestrel, lizards, voles, woodland birds, jays, great spotted woodpeckers, common crossbills, newts, frogs, toads, butterflies and dragonflies/damselflies, roe deer and orchids have all been seen here
- stunning scenery of Deveron valley and surrounding hills.
Can I bring my dog?
The nature of the wildwatch site is such that, unfortunately, we can't allow any dogs other than guide dogs beyond the car park. If you have to leave your dog in the car, we will keep an eye on it for you while you visit, however, we cannot take responsibility for the welfare of your animal. Water and bowls provided.
Getting here:
3 miles northwest of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, on the A96, at the Bin Forest. View a map of where to find the peregrine wild watch centre (link to an external site).
By bus:
Stagecoach Bluebird service 10 (Aberdeen - Inverness) runs hourly. You should ask the driver to stop outside the Wild Watch centre as there is no scheduled stop. Similarly, if wanting picked up from the centre by the bus, you should signal to it as it approaches. Please take care if crossing the road between the centre and the bus.
For timetable details call 0871 200 22 33 or see www.stagecoachbus.com.
By train:
The nearest station is at Huntly. From there you can get the bus or take a taxi. For train details see http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/.
For more information on public transport in Scotland see www.travelinescotland.com.
Contact us:
Huntly Peregrine Wild Watch
Tel: 01466 760790
Email: huntly.peregrines@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
