The Natural World

The beauty of Nature, Fauna and Flora that can be seen from the cottages or round about is absolutely stunning. All year round there is something different to see and experience

Field Poppy Flower | Flora

Sunbathing for nature

Siskin Dewy Morning | Fauna

One of numerous birds and animals you'll see right outside your door

Thistle in flower | Flora

Watch out for the prickles, maybe use the zoom for this one

Water drip A moment in time | Other

Algae directing water drips

Welcome back Flowers | Flora

Brownie points on return from Australia

Brown Hare Leaping | Fauna

Best open my eyes and look where I'm going!

European Eagle Owl | Fauna

Great for all ages (Kids enjoy and learn at the same time, what an experience)

Buffalo | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

What are we getting the kids for Christmas?

European Eagle Owl

Do you think the head tilt works for me?

"These are getting heavy? I think I'm getting a headache!

Community patrol | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Poppy Seed Pod | Flora

Waiting for the right moment

Mistle Thrush | Fauna

All year round regular visitor

Highland coo | Fauna

No autographs please

Findhorn Beach | Coast

Enjoy the beach, the sounds and the abundant wildlife ... not forgetting family fun and the picnic

Red Deer Stag | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Duck paddling | Fauna

Okay, maybe i'll stay here the sun has come out

Duck patrol | Fauna

Have you seen those humans over there,, they never look comfortable and calm on the water lol

European Wolves | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Not often do I rest

Sandpiper | Fauna

Waiting to cross the Burn safely, on a circular walk through the Braes of Glenlivet

Lapwing Visitor | Fauna

It's fabulous just watching them swoop around the fields surrounding the cottages. It is easy to loose and hour or three watching the Lapwings

Male Hen Harrier

Out scoping the menu area

Hillhead of Morinsh Sheep | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Skyline contrast with the trees

Great lighting around the cottages today

Rock pools sea erosion | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

An iconic symbol

Duck family paddling | Fauna

Mother teaching her family about life in the world, Forres has a few good places for this type of photograph

Kestrel hovering

Looking for dinner

Cabbage White | Fauna

Enjoy life late in Spring

Red Grouse | Fauna

Great to see and hear from the cottages

It's great to get close to nature

Rock Formations | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Seaweed | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools

I know you're looking at me

Looking good Mr K!

Lapwing Visitor | Fauna

It's fabulous just watching them swoop around the fields surrounding the cottages. It is easy to loose and hour or three watching the Lapwings

An iconic symbol

Grass strand on Beach | Other

Land fighting back against the erosion of coastal areas

Curlew in flight | Fauna

Nests and raises its young on moorland all around the cottages

Heather amongst the rocks | Flora

never forget your camera, opportunities are all around us in this stunning part of Scotland

Young Hedgehog | Fauna

out and about during the day!

Highland Coo | Fauna

Scotland's next Bovine supermodel

Spring Iris | Flora

Peeping up to say hello, there are lots of signs of Spring around the cottages

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

The noble Peregrine Falcon stretching his wings, Great place to visit, fun for all the family

Texel Newborn April 2020 | Fauna

20 mins old | Still wobbly legged | Mum Why! do I have to get up?

Dandelions | Flora

We love honey, come and make it please.

Highland coo | Fauna

It's a hard life being Scotland's Supermodel

Male Hen Harrier

Voles & Mice beware

That was a lovely nap (see my previous photo)

Spring Crocus | Flora

Peeping up to say hello, there are lots of signs of Spring around the cottages

Guillemots sunbathing | Fauna

I'll go in after you, it looks a bit choppy

Water flowing | Other

Mistle Thrush | Fauna

All year round regular visitor

Morinsh Woods | Flora

Autumnal colours add a splash of colour when out walking

Longhorn steer | Fauna

Logie Steading is not far from the cottages, where you can see these ancient beauties.

Roses in bloom | Flora

Stunning roses of summer, cultivated along side nature

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

Noble Falcon stretching his wings, Great place to visit, fun for all the family

Mistle Thrush | Fauna

All year round regular visitor

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

You'll blink before I will. A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Pebbles on the beach | Other

Looking down sometimes has its benefits

Wow! Life is fun here | Fauna

Lambing time is such an exciting time, all around Bluefolds new little ones are appearing. Spring has sprung!

Wild Flower at Falls of Linn | Flora

Lovely walk | Easy going, level stroll | not far from cottages

Young Hedgehog | Fauna

it is a tough life

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Scots Pine in Winter | Flora

Always a camera opportunity, then warm up by the fire in the cottage with a dram

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

AWWWW factor with the newborn lambs

Eider Duck | Fauna

Life is a paddle

Packhorse Bridge | Historic Scotland

Just five minutes from the cottages, a great place to watch for wildlife or just watch the water and ponder

Super Moon April 2020 | Other

On the edge of the Cairngorms Dark Skies Park

Wildflower by roadside | Flora

Take your time to notice the wild flowers, summer's wildside

European Eagle Owl | Fauna

Great for all ages (a favourite of ours due to the passion of the John and the team)

Morinsh Woods Fallen trees | Flora

Nature claiming back it's investment for the next generations

Red Deer Stag | Fauna

We are so lucky to be able to see Red Deer close to Bluefolds

Life goes on | Flora

Even a break won't stop nature

I'm sure the paperazzi can't see me

Herring Gull | Fauna

I let the humans take this picture

Hillhead of Morinsh Blackface

Famous Pedigree hill sheep from Hillhead of Morinsh farm

Gorse Flower | Flora

Abundant all over the region, and a heart warming sight when in bloom

Garden Plant | Flora

even in abandoned grounds beauty can be found

Motherhood | Fauna

I was a late arrival but I like it now I'm here at Bluefolds

Cuckoo monitoring guard

to exit or not - Fence sitting

Grey wagtail - Falls of Linn | Fauna

Aerial acrobatics in pursuit of lunch

Brown Hare Launch | Fauna

Whats that?, time to go

Holly Leaf | Flora

A great place to spend the festive season for a getaway break

Male Hen Harrier

Flying made easy

Young Rabbit | Fauna

Wow the world is big!

What you looking at? | Fauna

Yes you can take my photograph, I'm getting used to it.

will only grow when the air is clean, so plenty of it on the trees around the cottages

Rock pools sea erosion | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Red Deer Parade | Fauna

If we tiptoe passed do you think we will be seen?

Silent but .....

Fledgling Buzzard | Fauna

Sheltering in the tree on a Dreich day

Bumble Bee | Fauna

I get a buzz from being here

Grey wagtail - Falls of Linn | Fauna

Who cares about the spray with this is your dining room

Waterside Wildflower | Flora

Stop and take a picture of the flowers by the waterside, there are plenty of wonderful walks nearby

Partridge Family | Fauna

The Partridge Family! Which one is David Cassidy?

Hillhead of Morinsh Blackface | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

I wake up and the grass has grown it must be spring

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'. I think he liked it here

Hillhead of Morinsh Blackface | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Highland coo | Fauna

It's a hard life being an Icon

Field Poppy Flower | Flora

Everywhere you look something grabs your attention all year round

Spring Iris | Flora

Now that's purple. Don't forget your camera, there's a lot to capture

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'. I think he liked it here

Grandfather's Beard | Flora

will only grow when the air is clean, so plenty of it on the trees around the cottages

Brown Hare Launch | Fauna

Close my eyes and away we go

Rock Pool | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Brown Hare | Fauna

Can be seen all year round, and occasional but rather rare visits of their cousin the Mountain Hare

Pebbles on a beach | Other

Interesting what can be "Seen" when you look down

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Red Grouse Male | Fauna

Great to see and hear from the cottages

Cormorants sunbathing | Fauna

See these sunbather all along the Moray Coast, just a short ride away from the cottages

Okay, I'm ready take your photograph now

It's great to get close to nature, who knows what else you will see that close up

Young Hedgehog | Fauna

Taking a stroll around the gardens

Harris Hawk | Fauna

Another star showing off for the guests

Duck Paddling | Fauna

Balance is the key to a successful slide

Ladybird | Fauna

just out for a walking workout!

Bell Heather | Flora

Amazing how colours can vary up and down a branch

Highland Coo | Fauna

Supermodels of the Bovine world

Male Pheasant | Fauna

Don't rush me, I can't decide which way to go

Daffodil surprise | Flora

Hardy plants though, pushed on through the snow and gave a fantastic display

Bog Cotton | Flora

Higher up the track on the grouse moors

Hillhead of Morinsh Texel | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Oystercatchers in flight | Fauna

Oystercatchers are regulars in the field in front of the cottages. Easy to spot too

Berries in Winter Snow | Flora

Natural feeding stations for birds throughout the year, loved by visiting Waxwings in particular

Stunning against the purple backdrop of the Glenlivet Crown Estate

Heather and Lichen | Flora

never forget your camera, opportunities are all around us in this stunning part of Scotland

Spring Flower | Flora

Outside a derelict croft in Clash Woods

Tortoise Shell Butterfly | Fauna

Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) is in the corner of the garden outside the cottages, always attracts beautiful butterflies in the summer

Hillhead Black Face Sheep

Learn from our neighbours on how to enjoy life

European Wolves | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Bell Heather | Flora

Alpine fruit | Flora

these are one reason to follow the code and minimise your footfall impact when out and about

Looking Down, here I come ready or not!

Community hall | Fauna

sit and watch the sheep gather during the summer right outside the gardens

Curlew visitor | Fauna

Nests and raises its young on moorland all around the cottages

Flowering Thistle bud | Flora

Mid Summer and Scotland is thriving

Duck Paddling | Fauna

Balance is the key to a successful slide

Oystercatcher | Fauna

Fun birds to see, all over NE Scotland

Young Rabbit | Fauna

Cute little garden guest always watching out for friends or foes

Male Pheasant | Fauna

You'll be able to see me all around Bluefolds

Stay away or I bolt!

Poppy Seed Head | Flora

Nature close up

These flies are a pain in the ......

Moss and Lichen | Flora

Different hues of green against the bark

Local Neighbours | Fauna

I'm new here you know. Come and meet me just outside the door of the cottages

Community hall | Fauna

Sit and be watched

Red Deer Parade | Fauna

On the ridgeline climbing higher towards Ben Rinnes

Herring Gull | Fauna

How many different gulls and other sea birds will you see on your trip to the coast

Seaweed | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools

Mountain Alpine | Flora

Nature close up, and providing great backdrops / settings for photography

Bluebells | Flora

Butterfly enjoying an early opportunity to feed

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'. Shush, can't you see I'm concentrating

Pebbles on a beach | Other

Interesting what can be "Seen" when you look down

Pied Wagtail | Fauna

Looking for nesting material

I'm not a Sea Eagle, I'm Bald!

Sandpiper | Fauna

Waiting to cross the Burn safely, on a circular walk through the Braes of Glenlivet

Pebbles on a beach | Other

Interesting what can be "Seen" when you look down

Female Blackbird | Fauna

What do you mean it's not to your taste?

Tree fungus | Flora

An interesting necessity of nature, the camera captures the intricacy of a symbiotic relationship

Lochindorb Castle | Historic Scotland

Drive right around the Loch, the castle in in the middle of it. A great place to see more wildlife so don't forget your camera

Local Neighbours | Fauna

Just love the black knees, hello little one

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

Noble Peregrine falcon stretching his wings

Woodland Bluebells | Flora

One of the many fauna sights around the cottages

Local Neighbours | Fauna

Why not come and see all the new neighbours for yourself

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Heather and Lichen | Flora

never forget your camera, opportunities are all around us in this stunning part of Scotland

Determined Alpines | Flora

Exposed cliff face at Bow Fiddle Rock, supporting all forms of life

Herring Gull | Fauna

Taking in the view!

Herring Gull | Fauna

OK human that's close enough, I'm kind of busy here

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Autumnal Daisy | Flora

opposite extremes of natural life

I think they saw me!

Water Drip A Moment In Time | Other

Wonders of Nature

First Red Squirrel we have seen at Bluefolds

Garden Plant | Flora

even in abandoned grounds beauty can be found

Lonesome Scots Pine | Flora

a vision in green all year round

Anthyllis Vulneraria Maritima

Saw this on the cliff edge overlooking the rock

It's great to get close to nature, who knows what else you will see that close up

Grandfathers beard | Flora

will only grow when the air is clean, so plenty of it on the trees around the cottages