Bhruic Wood is made up predominantly of mature birch, a prime pioneer tree species. Silver birch is understood to improve soil quality for other plants to grow as its widely spread roots bring otherwise inaccessible nutrients into the tree. These enriching and essential compounds are then recycled on to the soil surface when the tree sheds its leaves. The open light canopy of a birch woodland allows lots of light through to encourage grasses and various mosses, sorrell and woodland flowers. By late summer the fungi arrive in various shapes and sizes really showing off the diversity of this wonderful woodland.

There is plenty of scope for additional planting within the open area to add a richer variety of species.

Throughout the woods there are numerous anthills of formica aquilonia, the Scottish wood ant found only in the Highlands of Scotland. These remarkable nests made of pine needles and assorted detritus, can number between 100,000 and 500,000 ants: they are a threatened species and care should be taken with the preservation of their habitat. These are remarkable creatures; during June, usually on a warm humid day, huge numbers of winged reproductive males and queens leave the nest en masse and engage in a mating ritual known as the ‘nuptial flight’. After mating the males soon die, the queen sheds her wings, and searches for a suitable location to establish a new nest.

There are wonderful views from this woodland up to the peak of Meal Fuar Mhonaidh that dominates the skyline.

Tracks have all been upgraded with onsite stone and are in good condition.

All sporting rights are sold with the wood.

Woodland ownership acts as a gateway to innumerable crafts and projects, drawing in young and old alike, whether it is learning bushcraft skills or den building, woodlands will provide the perfect backdrop.

Bhruic Wood is nestled between Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston, at one time the main woodland track connected the two settlements as a droving road. It is perfectly located to explore nearby Glen Affric described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland and is home to one of the largest remnants of the ancient Caledonian Forest. To the north and east is the bustling city of Inverness and the nearby Black Isle, a popular tourist destination as well as dolphin watching.

Closer to home is the nearby Urquhart Castle fought over several times by English and Scottish forces: no doubt the woods would have been part of the hunting grounds of this once grand castle.

To the south west is Fort Augustus, further still Fort William and the great Nevis range and the delights of the West Coast.