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Loch an Eilein

A beloved natural spot in the Cairngorms, Loch an Eilein is so adored, it was voted the UK’s Best Picnic Spot in 2010. Visited by thousands of people every year, Loch an Eilein has a number of easy walking trails and is the perfect place to spot Highland wildlife, including red squirrels, ospreys and crested tit.

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