Observatory & Biology Laboratory
- Shared use and free of charge to those staying in Daisy Cottage and Clover Cottage at Fishnish -
Warm and cosy, the observatory has superb views overlooking Fishnish bay towards the Movern peninsula. This is a fantastic place to sit and watch wildlife. White tailed sea eagles, otters, seals are seen regularly. Use the telescope to get a close look at some of the more common yet beautiful birds including herons, oyster catchers and other waders and wildfowl.
Deer can often be seen on the hills to the South or if lucky on the night vision video on the meadows. A selection of video cameras also provides extra interest on the observatory viewing console; seasonal attractions include underwater cameras, bird box cams and bat box cams.
The observatory can also provide a great place to relax with a coffee, to read a book or to perhaps to chat with other guests and share the days discoveries.
The biology lab provides guests with facilities to take a closer look at nature and add another dimension to their holiday. Microscopes and hand lenses are provided together with activity sheets, books, identification guides and suggestions to provide exciting introductions to the natural world.
Whether it be a leaf from a tree or microscopic organisms from pond, burn or sea, the microscopes and viewing aids provide a fascinating insight to an amazing world for children and adults to enjoy.
The laboratory provides a wonderful opportunity for children to get hands-on experience with nature, to nurture the ologist in us all.
If crafts are your pleasure, why not spend a few hours to create your own souvenirs or gifts, a little beachcombing can provide a wealth of interesting shells, driftwood or artefacts which can be used to create beautiful mementos or gifts. Suggestions and examples (shell mirrors, cards, wind chimes, signs etc) are provided together with a selection of materials to get you started.
