Our guests at Rhumhor have been treated to their very own SpringWatch, observing these lovely baby swallows as they have grown in their nest. They are visible from both inside and outside the house and it has been a real treat for everyone to see them as they have developed, fed constantly by a very hardworking mum and dad. This …
Wildlife Argyll
Pine Marten at Rhumhor
We were very excited to finally capture on film this evening our elusive visitor, the pine marten. We have known for some time that a pine marten has been frequenting the gardens at Rhumhor but had not seen one before for more than an instant. Looking out at the back garden early this evening we saw him (or her) trotting …
Watching Wildlife – In and around Loch Goil, Argyll and the Loch Lomond National Park
On the west coast of Scotland we are fortunate to have habitats suitable for some stunning wildlife. If you are in the UK you may have watched the recent BBC programme “Wild Cameramen at Work” which featured Argyll and highlighted some of the amazing creatures on land, sea and in the air that can be seen. Scotland is one of …
Things to see around Rhumhor Holiday Lodge – Red Squirrels
Red Squirrel in garden at Rhumhor Red Squirrel Close-Up! Red Squirrel in garden at Rhumhor There was a lot of excitement this morning as I spotted one of these lovely little creatures in the garden here at Rhumhor. The photos are a little blurry as they were taken through a window but this little chap did pose quite nicely for …
Things to see around Rhumhor Holiday Lodge – The Grey Seals
One of the great things about staying on Loch Goil is the wild life on your doorstep. We saw some of our favourite creatures yesterday as on the loch between Carrick Castle and Lochgoilhead is a grey seal colony. The easiest way to see the seals relaxing on the rocks is to hire a motor boat and view them from …