Here are 18 of the most iconic - and the best places to spot them. [Main pic: Scotland's famous Heilan Coos can be seen in many places across the country - Picture: Shutterstock]


. SCOTTISH WILD CATS
With a population that's under threat of extinction, plans are afoot to reintroduce more into the wild, however, in the meantime, your best chance of seeing one is at the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie.

. RED SQUIRRELS
Though their numbers are threatened by grey squirrels, Its not as difficult to see them in the wild as you might think. The forests in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Dumfries and Galloway are a great place to start.

. PINE MARTENS
Cute though they may be, these tenacious little creatures are avid hunters - though elusive they can be sometimes be spotted in pine forests and wooded areas around the Highlands.

. WILD HAGGIS
Nearly hunted to extinction during the great Burns Supper craze of the 1920s, haggis numbers have since exploded. Pictured here is a traditional haggis hunting party - the guns are just for show, haggis are caught using nets.

. PUFFINS
Scotland's most sought-after seabird with its colourful beak can be found all over the country's rugged coastline from North Berwick in the Southeast to Handa off the coast of Sutherland.

. MOUNTAIN HARE
Famed for their camouflage, these fascinating creatures can be found in the Highlands in their favourite setting - the heather strewn hills and mountainsides.

. RED DEER
One of nature's greatest spectacles is the locking of antlers of rutting stags as the males gather in the autumn to seek mates, however, these wonderful animals can be seen across Scotland all year round.

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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.

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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.

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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.

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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.