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Visitors get wild at Scone Palace

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Scone Palace has opened a new wildlife trail to encourage visitors to explore the rich flora, fauna and bird-life that can be found within its 100 acres of grounds.

The trail, which takes in the Butterfly and Woodland Gardens along with the Pinetum, also gives visitors access to the river area, providing an opportunity to spot the more unusual creatures such as herons, otters and kingfishers that frequent the river banks.

Way-marked by cartoon character Cyril the Squirrel, the trail includes interpretive boards highlighting the animals, birds and plant life that may be encountered.

An accompanying leaflet also encourages younger visitors to become nature detectives by undertaking a series of quizzes, challenges and “I spy” games, as well as presenting quirky and fascinating facts about some of Britain’s native species.

Jonathan Campbell, head gardener at Scone, who created the trail, said, “The grounds of the palace really are a paradise for nature lovers, providing the opportunity to look at wildlife in a variety of different habitats that have remained largely unchanged for decades.

“There are many species of birds, butterflies and bumble bees, plus rabbits, roe deer, stoats and toads.

“Visitors may also be lucky and see one of our most endangered native species, the red squirrel, which is currently the subject of a conservation programme here at Scone.

“And as the wildlife changes with the seasons, people will see something different every time they visit.”

He added, “We wanted to encourage our younger visitors in particular to get out and discover the wildlife and nature on their doorstep by presenting information in a fun and inspiring way.

“The aim of the leaflet and trail is to help them make their own discoveries and hopefully generate excitement that will develop into a lifelong passion for nature and the great outdoors.”

The trail is open daily from 9.30am-5.30pm until October 31 and then on Fridays only from November to March.

The grounds admission fee applies and leaflets on the trail can be picked up from the ticket desk on arrival.