At The Brewers Cottage we are passionate about supporting our local ecosystem.
The garden is intentionally designed with a "wildlife corridor" to allow animals to move freely through the landscape. We are proud supporters of the Affric Highlands Charity and Rewilding Europe, and we invite our guests to embrace this ethos during their stay.
The Bounty of the Garden ...
Our garden is a haven for invertebrates—a 2025 study recorded 113 species of moths here over just four nights!
Over the years we have planted an assortment of fruit trees and bushes; please feel free to help yourself to the harvest when in season (just remember to leave some for the birds).
We encourage you to use the Wildlife Diary in the cottage to log your sightings, your notes help us build a vital picture of the species flourishing here throughout the year.
Notable Species to Spot:
Mammals: Badgers, Pine Martens, Red Squirrels, Foxes, Stoats, and Bats.
Birds: Golden Eagles, Ospreys, Sea Eagles, Red Kites, Ospreys, Created tits, and the rare Scottish Crossbill.
Look for Dragonflies, Butterflies, and a vast array of Moths.
Night-time Visitors & The Garden Safari ...
The garden truly comes alive at dusk. From the comfort of the lounge, you can use our dusk-to-dawn lighting to watch Pine Martens and Badgers visit their dedicated feeding stations.
Pine Marten Cam: We’ve installed a nest box with an internal camera. You’ll receive details to download an app so you can peek inside the box from your phone at any time.
We have established several camera mounts in the drying area for guests who wish to set up their own camera equipment. While a small supply of bird and mammal food may remain in the outdoor food bins from ourselves or previous guests we recommend bringing your own supply.
From the Skies to the Forest Floor ..
Keep an eye on the sky for Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Ospreys, and Red Kites soaring above the glen. In the garden listen for the cuckoo in summer or spot our resident Red Squirrels and Crested Tits. If you’re lucky, you may even hear the splash of an otter or a beaver in the nearby burn.
On clear nights, the lack of light pollution makes Tomich breath taking for stargazing, with the Aurora Borealis occasionally dancing overhead, accompanied by the calls of Barn Owls and the flutter of bats.
Exploring the nearby Glens ....
Glen Affric: Take a drive or walk to spot Red, Sika, and Roe Deer, Otters, Beavers, Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Ospreys, Scottish Crossbill, Crested Tits and a vast array of other birds and mammals.
Glen Strathfarrar: Home to wild goats, this private road offers limited vehicle passes daily (April–October) but remains open to walkers and cyclists year-round, its a stunning glen with its own unique energy.
Glen Cannich: Home to mighty Red Deer stags and soaring Golden Eagles a Glen which offers a real feeling of remoteness and wilderness.
The Brewers Cottage. Tomich, Near Cannich, Inverness-shire. IV4 7LY
STL Number HI-50494-F
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