Posted by Brian Phipps on January 20, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Hi,
I`m going to Scotland for 5 days in less than 3 weeks time and wondered if anyone has been to Glen Garry area for deer RECENTLY, its on my list of places to go while I`m there.
I was interested if anyone had any up to date info on the Deer situation there and is the road clear
Not the wilderness/peaceful experience that's good for the soul, but a good chance to get saleable images!!
Can't help with Glen Garry I'm afraid.
Posted by matt tellum on January 21, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Dont know about this year but i was up there last feb when it was snowing and had a great time.Best place is after the dam/hydro plant . Also saw a couple of black wild goats .(i think they were goats ) i only used my 28-135 as they were really close to the car.A local told me it was best to see the deer in the afternoon . They are on the tops during the day but as the temperature drops they come down from the hills ,but i saw them allday. Also got some nice views of the black grouse in the evening roosting in some pines near the road. Good luck.
Matt.
Posted by Brian Phipps on January 23, 2008 at 4:07 PM
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5 repliesI`m going to Scotland for 5 days in less than 3 weeks time and wondered if anyone has been to Glen Garry area for deer RECENTLY, its on my list of places to go while I`m there.
I was interested if anyone had any up to date info on the Deer situation there and is the road clear
PM me if you prefer.
For main roads info A82 etc check here live eye view on main roads from cameras.
http://www.trafficscotland.org/lev/views.aspx?mi=northcentralscotland
Forecast is for much milder weather heavy rain from friday onwards but it changes so quickly!
Best Wishes
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Thats a great help as I`ve got to go on the A82 anyway, I stay in my Friends holiday home ( Lucky Sod) in Ballachulish, near Glencoe.
So I can keep track on the road conditions nearer to the time.
Cheers
As you climb on to Rannoch Moor, round the sweeping bends overlooking Glen Orchy, there's a layby usually occupied with butty wagon and tourists. The last few times I've been over there, there have been some very tame deer here, allowing for wide angle shots with Scottish landscape in the bg. Map here: http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=230840&y=745220&z=5&sv=230840,745220&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&ax=230840&ay=745220
Not the wilderness/peaceful experience that's good for the soul, but a good chance to get saleable images!!
Can't help with Glen Garry I'm afraid.
Matt.