February 2024

An unpredictable time of year - the weather can range through sunshine, cloud, rain, snow, ice and storm force winds - but one can always find a photo opportunity.

February 2023

Bachelor groups of stags on the high ground settle down in the remains of the most recent snowfall, though one stag remains alert. On the low ground, the garrons enjoy less active days as we approach the end of the hind season.

Photos: M Rudzinska

February 2022

The newly constructed Games Pavilion with an internal link from Meall Mor Lodge will be brought into use from March 1st 2022. It is equipped for pool, table tennis, foosball and darts, has a Bluetooth enabled jukebox and a bar and seating area.

February 2021

FEBRUARY

When the leaves have fallen from the trees and the grass is under snow, winter offers great opportunities to see many of Kildermorie's resident species at close quarters, from the diminutive coal tit to the magnificent red stag.

Photos: H Stefankova

February 2020

Sika and red hind stalking continues until February 15th; weather conditions are variable at this time of year, adding to the challenge of the sport.

Photo: H Stefankova

February 2019

At this time of year, the garrons stay close to their winter feed and the estate roads are ploughed regularly to maintain access.

February 2017

At this time of year, the pattern of behaviour of red deer has become well established. The hinds stay in small family groups, for example a hind with her yearling and calf, as pictured left, whereas the stags form bachelor groups and range far and wide over the hills.

February 2015

Winter scenes at Kildermorie

Photos: J Smith