Walk 3......Reservoir walk

This short walk starts from Camerons Cottage and goes up to a large picturesque reservoir. A very relaxing walk through the forest....perfect for pets.
Turn right out of the cottage and then left into Farigaig Forest. Pass a large reservoir and stroll through the forest. Then the track winds back down to Foyers and comes out by the Waterfall Café and shop. Back home to Camerons Cottage.

Walk 2......River walk

This is the walk which starts across the B852 road from Camerons Cottage and Glenlia Farm entrance. Walk along by the side of the river Foyers and then over a bridge which passes over a small waterfall and then past 3 large fields. You can then go straight on and it takes you on a longer walk across the Dell Estate to Whitebridge. Alternatively you can turn right up into the forest. A little way along you can turn right or left. Left takes you to Lower Foyers and then you can climb back up the hill by the falls and come out at the shop although the final drag up the hill is pretty hard work. If you turn left in the forest it takes you further up and you finally get to a viewpoint over Loch Ness.

Walks from Camerons Cottage. WALK 1. Farigaig Forest

From Camerons Cottage on Glenlia Farm - marked on the bottom left of the map as Glenlia Fm - turn right along the farm track and then left along the marked path up into Farigaig Forest. Pass Easter Boleskine wetlands pond on the left and the new build property below overlooking Loch Ness. Walk through the forest to the wee peaceful tree circled loch 'Lochan Torr an Tuill' and rest on the picnic bench. Continue to the high view point overlooking the village of Inverfarigaig.Then stroll down along the forest track and turn right down to Farigaig Pier jutting out on to Loch Ness. Carry on the forest track to access Loch Ness beach and rest on the chairs provided. 
Keep going along the forest track to Foyers and home to Camerons.

  

This walk and the two following were kindly sent to us from guests who enjoy their stays at the cottage and are now regular guests. Perfect walks for dog owners.

Spring lambs.

We drove past the recently born Spring lambs running about on the fields near the village of Dores looking out on to Loch Ness. They were enjoying life on a sunny morning. 

Watched the Aurora Borealis.....WOW

The 'Aurora Borealis', also known as the Northern Lights, gave one of its best displays for ten years last night due to a cloudless and starry night sky. This spectacular phenomenon is caused by electrically charged particles originating from solar winds leaving the Sun. On entering the Earth's atmosphere they cause gas atoms in the sky to glow in a dramatic display of colours ranging through the spectrum of greens, pinks, reds and purples. The display was seen over wide ranging parts of the UK from Wick in N.Scotland as far south as Jersey. It was also seen in N.Ireland, Essex,Gloucestershire, Norfolk and S.Wales.
Click here for dramatic photos from BBC News. 
Click here for YouTube footage from Sutherland in N.Scotland.
Ali was out working and phoned to tell us to go up to Whitebridge and watch the display. It was amazing and is due to occur again tonight.

Tea Room going well

The wood cladding around the building is in progress and the work is being assisted greatly by the rather mild weather with the occasional shower of rain. The footings have been completed and earth filled, just waiting for the grass seed. The taper is working inside on the plasterboard and should be finished within the week when we will be allowed inside to take more interior photos. All going well.

Working around the front door

Two doors leading out to the decking

Large window facing the pond

the pond

Jay is for January.

Jays have been spotted in the nearby woodland of Farigaig and Easter Boleskine. They are usually in pairs and are quite shy woodland birds. They are distinguished by the bright blue flash on their wings as they suddenly fly past low along the forest floor. For more info on these elusive birds visit the RSPB site. 

Squirrels getting ready for winter

The weather has been a lot colder this week with a dusting of snow settling on the mountains around Loch Ness and also on lower ground for a short while. The native red squirrels in the surrounding woodlands are preparing for the cold winter weather ahead. The red squirrel sheds its coat twice a year, switching from a thinner summer coat to a thicker, darker winter coat for extra warmth. At this time of year the red squirrels also displays striking ear tufts - a prominent distinguishing feature of this species - which can be between 2 – 3.5 cms long and give them their appealing appearance.