About the Deer at Bainloch

Bainloch is home to large herds of deer including Britain’s largest land mammal, the majestic Red Deer Stag - often associated with the great Scottish wilderness. Our deer population, numbering over 500, is made up of Red Deer, Sika and Roe Deer. 

Sika Deer, also known as spotted deer or Japanese deer, are native to much of East Asia. Their distinctive white spotted coat can be seen during the spring/summer months. During winter, their coats are a chocolate brown colour.

The Roe Deer, also known as the Roe, Western Roe Deer or European Roe, is a small deer, reddish and grey-brown which is well adapted to living in cold environments.

The Red Deer is one of the largest deer species. A male Red Deer is called a Stag or 'Monarch of the Glen' and a female is called a Hind. The Red Deer inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Anatolia, Iran and parts of western Asia.

The rutting season is October and the calving season is May to June.

Find out more about the Deer at Bainloch Deer Park on one of our 4x4 Tours, or spot them from our Bistro or terrace!