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Argaty Holidays

Escape to our beautiful self-catering properties in Perthshire, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.

We have 2 properties available to let, our lovely 3 bedroom cottage Argaty Cottage and our newly refurbished 5 bedroom farmhouse Glenwhilk Farmhouse

Argaty Cottage

Glenwhilk Farmhouse

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What our visitors have been saying:

  • star rating  Hired the photo hide in the hope of getting some Red Kite shots.

    Winter start time 1300 (half hour earlier than summer) to make most of the available light... read more is a great idea.

    I had hired the red squirrel hide in the morning so it was a quick stroll back to the car and up to the car park to meet the host.

    Literally no more than a minutes drive from
    Where is parked for the morning session.

    Graciously greeted and shown to the hide, with an added bonus of a recently constructed outdoor viewing platform where a tripod could be set up

    I opted for the hide however this platform is a very useful addition, especially for any close proximity overhead shots as there is no roof to obstruct your view

    The number of birds present was remarkable. They are quite wary of any change to the environment but at feeding time they are straight in there.

    The hide is 35 metres from the feeding station and a long focal length is advisable for the best shots however with longer focal length there is obviously the challenge of getting a bird in shot.

    The hide is yours for the afternoon though and there is plenty of time so a missed opportunity isn’t the end of the world. Another will come along

    There is a shelf within the hide that a hide clamp can be attached to or a bean bag rested upon. I had to unscrew the bottom clamp grip from my hide clamp to get it to fit the shelf, which was a few millimetres too deep to attach it with both clamps attached, and be aware that the roof overhangs the hide windows quite a bit.

    That may frustrate any overhead shot efforts but it does mean that rain intrusion and wet lenses shouldn’t be a problem

    All in all a fantastic afternoon which did not feel in any way rushed and having exclusive use of the hide was a pleasure

    If there was anything I could change, it would be the hide chairs which are supplied. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great chairs are supplied, however I spent most of the session standing as they were quite noisy (creaky) if you move at all to reposition yourself.

    Maybe more of an issue for the squirrel hide than this one though

    Highly recommended.

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    avatar thumb 32bobp
    November 23, 2022

    star rating  What a fabulous couple of hours! 40-50 red kites circled above, occasionally swooping to grab some meat, as my family and I watched spellbound. Argaty is a lovely place,... read more with the only noises being made by wildlife.

    I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to sit and be amazed by nature.

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    avatar thumb Kelsegm
    December 21, 2022

    star rating  We booked the wildlife hide for the morning and ride kite photography hide in the afternoon for my partners 40th birthday. We where looked after so well by the team.... read more Little trip in the buggy to the wildlife hide was amazing as well. We felt so lucky to see up to 8 red squirrels, woodpecker and lots of lovely birds as well. Then the afternoon at the red kite hide was just amazing walked up and was made to feel really special by Lynne and all the team there. We also found a crossbill and yellowhammer as well. Please contact the team if you have any questions as they always reply and really looked after us this weekend. Customer service is great. We cannot thank you all for how you looked after us. My partner really enjooyed his 40th birthday. Thanks again. Louise and Rob. Bristol

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    Lou S
    April 12, 2022

  • star rating  I had the best day today with my friend on my first visit. Seen red squirrels so close and it was an amazing experience.
    Then the red kites flying overhead... read more and there acrobatic display was simply breathtaking!!
    If you have not visited yet then you must do soon trust me when I say you will not be disappointed and seeing nature so close will be a truly memorable day !
    ️️️️️️

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    Zoo92
    May 23, 2022

    star rating  Another great visit to Argaty, this time for the red squirrels as well as the red kites - and neither disappointed. We stayed in the lovely Argaty Cottage, well done... read more Sarah, it’s fantastic! Our thanks to Sarah and Tom, Lynn and Niall, and ranger Nicky too. Looking forward to getting back again already

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    3014E
    January 17, 2022

    star rating  My wife and I attended, along with our son in law. We were in the 3 person hide to take photographs. We were made to feel very welcome, we’re given... read more clear advice. We had great views of the kites and managed some pictures, the biggest problem being our own skills!

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    avatar thumb johntheski
    October 25, 2022

  • star rating  What an amazing and unforgettable experience! We had to cancel at really short notice the previous week due to my son being ill but they were so helpful and understanding... read more about it. When we visited, we got some fantastic views of these beautiful birds. They flew right over our heads - they were so close that we didn't even need binoculars to see the birds in all their glorious detail. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to see so many red kites in the wild. On a personal level, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, taking the time to chat to us and our kids. A big thank you to the owner and Ranger volunteer (I'm sorry I've forgotten your names) for making our visit today (21 November) so special and memorable. We'll definitely be back in the future!

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    DUFCJeff
    November 21, 2021

    star rating  I really enjoyed my time at the farm with the Red Kites (and the various other wee birds darting around the feeders). I was in the main hide, which has... read more an excellent view of the kites, and I'm planning to try the photography hide next time (which is a wee bit closer and at a slightly different angle.

    The staff were really friendly and knowledgable and I would have no hesitation in recommending this to photographers and none photographers alike

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    avatar thumb colr72
    November 24, 2022

    star rating  I visited Argaty Red Kites last week- I had a great time and was well looked after, great advice on what to expect.

    The photography hides are well positioned,... read more and I love the fact that the welfare of the wildlife comes first- as it should be.

    A great day in a lovely part of Scotland, with knowledgable and engaging staff.

    have already booked a second visit.

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    Z6505ZVfredc
    December 6, 2021

  • star rating  Although we had to book ahead as some Covid restrictions were still in place, it was a simple process by email, with a quick and very useful response. We took... read more our own picnic chairs as advised, and had a very comfortable time watching the spectacular display of the soaring red kites coming in to the small amount of food supplied by the very friendly and knowledgeable “rangers”.

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    ProfIan
    March 2, 2022

    star rating  A wonderful day spent photographing Red Kites with Lynn giving us a super overview of their history in the UK. We had the option to stay outside on a glorious... read more autumnal day, which gave everyone plenty of space in the sunshine. It was tremendous to see 15-20 birds diving down to pick off pieces of rabbit which had been put out in the field ahead of us. It's all very dramatic, with amazing acrobatics from the birds. 10/10.

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    avatar thumb stephenrD8703VZ
    November 5, 2022

    star rating  Had a fantastic time going up the hills and seeing the wildlife on the "Niall's on wheels" buggy tour. Lovely area and hilarious/ very interesting tour guide. Would highly recommend... read more to anyone in the area, especially if you're as pleased by sheep dogs, squirrels, and history as I am. Niall was very kind and willing to accommodate different interests which was great.

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    ionaw2022
    January 2, 2022




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