Queen Tree Walk (Blue Trail)
There are many different kinds of tree growing along this walk. You can even see large fir trees which are now in their third generation. The grandparents of today's trees were planted in 1840.
You can download a map of the trail from the 'what's of interest' panel on the right of the page.
How to get there:
Queen Tree Walk (Blue Trail) can be started from The Bin Forest Car Park in The Bin Forest. Huntly is the nearest town or village.
Follow the A96 north beyond Huntly. After approximately 2 miles the car park is sign-posted off to the right.
OS Grid Reference: NJ 505 418
Mammals: Red squirrels and roe deer can be seen early morning or at dusk. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer
Birds: Many woodland birds can be seen, look out for the occasional crossbill flocks. Birds of prey such as buzzard, sparrowhawk and peregrine can sometimes be seen too.
Insects and reptiles: In many of the fire dams we have newts.
Butterflies include Red Admirals, Meadow Browns,Scotch Argus. Mountain Ringlets and many more.
Habitats: The Bin is a great place to see wildflowers as the soil is basic. In August look out for wild orchids too!
