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Visit The Lochaber Mountainview Nature Reserve
Second nature reserve, made possible by your ongoing support
Plots of land were sold here between 2014 and 19/10/2021
Beautiful views overlooking Loch Loyne, Scotland, U.K.
Bumblebee Haven project
Feel free to visit
Lochaber Mountainview, like so much of the Highlands, was nothing more than a poorly performing commercial sitka plantation when we bought it in 2014.
Expert opinion at the time was that felling the sitka would be commercially viable in 2019-20. Sadly, in 2020 we were told it would likely be another 5 years before we could replace the sitka with a variety of thoughtfully planted native trees, bushes and wildflowers.
We subsequently got to work on an unplanted area, and with the advice of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and the help of some volunteers, we fenced several acres of land and planted over 1500 trees which will provide shelter for wildlife.
The nature reserve in Lochaber Mountainview, which is also the home of Bumblebee Haven, overlooks the majestic Loch Loyne. Known to fishermen as one of the best pike lochs in the Highlands, our Lairds, Lords and Ladies are able to enjoy the opportunity to explore the area and fish the loch whenever they visit.
Lairds, Lords and Ladies who bought a plot at this reserve were also given a free 1sqft plot at the reserve in Duror, near Glencoe, so that they too can enjoy our best visitor attraction.
Visit Lochaber Mountainview
Lochaber Mountainview Nature Reserve is known as the "self-guided" reserve with many trails to explore. While we invite you to visit both reserves, we like to make sure that our visitors know that the Visitor Centre is located at our Glencoe Wood location. Because of this, there is no Meet and Greet service available when coming to Mountain View.
The Lochaber Reserve is also home to many species and animals that we prefer to leave untouched as they settle into their new homes, so we do ask that you stay an acceptable distance away from any wildlife that you may come in contact with at the reserve. Both Bumblebee Haven and land gifted to Wildcat Haven are located at the Mountain View reserve.
Saying that, the area is quite easy to reach and is a great way to spend a day hiking and fishing and do encourage all to visit their plots that are found in this area.
- 1 hour from Inverness
- 50 minutes from Fort William
- 3,5 hours from Edinburgh
Activities in and around Mountainview
- Find and visit your plot
- Feel the buzz of the at least 6 species of bumblebees that inhabit the reserve
- Enjoy a picnic and try to your hand at fishing on the shores of Loch Loyne
- Stay in Lochaber or nearby Fort William – and see what the Outdoor Capital of the UK has to offer
- Take a drive to the nearby village of Fort Augustus, located at the foot of the world famous Loch Ness.
- Take a boat trip and perhaps get a glimpse of the mysterious Nessie!
- Visit the ruins of nearby Invergarry Castle
- Take a lovely riverside walk along the River Garry, or one of the many well marked Forestry Commission walks in the area
Want To Visit The Lochaber Mountainview Nature Reserve?
Nestling in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and within easy reach of popular destinations such as Fort William, Oban, Skye and Inverness, our nature reserves are easy to find and a pleasure to visit. The Glencoe Wood Nature Reserve, near Duror, has a visitor's centre and offers a ‘meet and greet service' for Lords and Ladies. Though the reserve at Mountainview does not have these facilities, it is still a great place to go for a self guided hike through the many nature trails.
Finding the reserve
Mountain View Nature Reserve
Park on the A87 on the Eastern shore of Loch Loyne
Invergarry, Highland
PH35 4HR
To find our car park, set your GPS for [57.1081092,-4.98560113]
The location of the reserve on What3Words is:
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(Do NOT use the postcode in a SatNav to locate the reserve. Rural postcodes in the Scottish Highlands cover several square miles and cannot be used in Sat Nav systems for precise navigation. The postcode is offered to help you get close to the reserve, but please use a map once you get close. Do NOT turn of the main A87 road, but follow it along the side of Loch Loyne until you see the car park and Nature Reserve sign on the lower (loch) side of the road.)
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Nearby airports
- Glasgow (3 hours)
- Edinburgh (3 hours 25 mins)
- Inverness (1 hour 25 mins)
Become a Laird, Lord or Lady with your own Plot of Land in the Scottish Highlands
10 Sqft Kilnaish
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100 Sqft Kilnaish
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PLEASE NOTE:
* You will be addressed by your choice of Laird, Lord or Lady by us and within the 250,000+ strong community. Please note you cannot buy a noble title. This is for enjoyment purposes only.
** You obtain a personal right to a souvenir plot of land. This is a form of heritable property that you can pass on to future generations. Highland Titles remains as the registered landowner and manages the land on your behalf.
