Wildlife at The Aros Centre

Portree
Highland
Scotland
Portree, Bracadale, Dunvegan, Carbost, and Isle of Skye are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NG 478 427
MIXED CONIFERS ON A HILLSIDE IN AUTUMNThe Aros Centre is a heritage centre with information, shops and other facilities.
There are forest walks and picnic sites in the carpark area with views of the coast. The 'Alphabet Trail' describes the Gaelic alphabet with trees along the route.

Mammals: Animals are not easy to spot on the walks from the woodland walks at Aros. However, you may see deer or rabbits early morning or evening. We have information about Red deer and Roe deer

Birds: Visit the Aros Centre for a display on the white-tailed sea eagle. In season, there is a video link to a nest. We have information about Golden eagle and White-tailed eagle

How to get there:
The Aros Centre is just south of Portree on the A850 Kyleakin to Portree road.
There is a twice daily bus service between Inverness and Portree.

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Contact:
Recreation
01463 791575
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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