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The bird hide looks out onto the loch and is an ideal spot to stop and watch for the many birds at the loch. Ducks are in abundance, and there is some swans.

A great place to explore, there is the Castle itself, cafe, formal gardens, and the lochside path. Run by NTS, there is plenty to see. Come in spring to see the bluebells through the woods.

Haddo House has a large country park, ideal for countryside running. Many trails through the woodland and around the loch. For a good measure, the run from the house to the Urn at the end of the Scots mile is... one mile so easy to calculate.

This magnificent fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire is a sterling example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Inside, the rooms are filled with antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings. Out in the grounds the grandeur continues, with a picturesque lake and an unusual glass-roofed racquets court. Ghosts, legends and folklore are all woven into the tapestry of Fyvie’s 800-year-old history. But stories aside, we do know William the Lion was at Fyvie around 1214 and later Robert the Bruce and Charles I were among its royal guests. - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/fyvie-castle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyvie_Castle On the 27th and 28th July 2002 Battle Of Fyvie was going on. At the whole weekend there were several armed knights, soldiers with real canons... They all were playing the Battle Of Fyvie again. Two armed forces running against each other - with actors who were killed and with lots of fake blood. Spider-Man was there too... From time to time this event happens again. - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/fyvie-castle - https://www.scotlandsfinest.nl/what-s-to-see/scotland-s-finest-battle-sites/battle-site-of-fyvie

Interesting ruin owned by the Haddo Estate. It is fenced off, although that may be more to keep the cows out. Didn't see any cows in the field, but there was evidence they were there.

A pleasant view along the path from the car park to Gight castle.

A short path down from Gight castle to this crossing. A loop can be made by walking north along the riverside to the other bridge and back up to the castle.

Parking just a short walk away from the castle. The castle sits in a field so there may be cattle at certain times of the year. A small loop down to the Ythan river is a fine addition to walking to the castle and makes a good outing last a little longer.