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Argyll & Bute Nature Reserves
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Ben Lui National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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The moist cliffs and rocky outcrops of this large reserve support an unusually lush growth of mountain plants including the lime-loving alpine bartsia, alpine saw-wort and alpine saxifrage.
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Address:
Nr Tyndrum, Argyll
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Dalavich Forest Reserve
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One of the largest native oakwoods in Argyll, a good place to see red squirrels and pearl-bordered fritillaries. Attractive oakwood trail and interpretation centre.
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Address:
Dalavich
, Loch Awe, By Oban, Argyll
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Glasdrum Wood
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From the trail through this ancient wood of oak and ash there are good views over Loch Creran and the chance to spot the rare chequered skipper butterfly.
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Address:
Appin, Argyll
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Glen Nant National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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The slopes of Glen Nant are cloaked in a rich mixed woodland. Some of the special plants to be found here are birds-nest orchid, herb-paris and twayblade. Woodland trail with wayside interpretation.
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Address:
Nr Taynuilt, Argyll
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Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve
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The 'Great Moss', a waterlogged system of pools and bogs maintains a teeming variety of plants and insects. Car park, picnic area and nature trail.
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Address:
By Lochgilphead, Argyll
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Sea Eagles - Isle of Mull
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Watch sea eagles from a special hide overlooking their tree top nest in the forest above Loch Frisa. Daily ranger led trips.
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Address:
Isle of Mull
, Argyll
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Staffa National Nature Reserve (NTS)
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Well-known for its amazing basalt columns and cathedral-like Fingal's Cave, the island has an important breeding colony of puffins, guillemots and razorbills. 7 miles west of Mull.
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Address:
W of Mull, Argyll
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Taynish National Nature Reserve
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This ancient deciduous woodland, on a scenic peninsula overlooking Loch Sween, has an atmosphere all of its own. Small car park, reserve leaflet, waymarked routes.
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Address:
Knapdale, By Lochgilphead, Argyll
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The Oa (RSPB)
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The cliffs of this peninsula on the south of the island are a good place to see choughs, golden eagles, peregrines and ravens. In winter white-fronted geese use the wet bog.
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Address:
Nr Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll
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Treshnish Isles
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These delightful islands are well known for their breeding seabirds, with large numbers of puffins, razorbills and guillemots. Grey seals calve here between September and October. Regular boat trips.
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Address:
Nr Isle of Mull, Argyll
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Machrihanish Seabird Observatory
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Fascinating observatory on a rocky promontory to the west of Machrihanish, excellent for seabirds, telescopes and binoculars provided. Seals and otters often seen close-up.
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Address:
Machrihanish, Campbeltown, PA28 6PZ
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Loch Gruinart (RSPB)
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This exciting reserve on Islay, is famous for its large numbers of wintering geese, and breeding waders and birds of prey in summer. Visitor centre and observation hide.
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Address:
Bridgend, Isle of Islay, PA44 7PR
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Coll (RSPB)
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This beautiful reserve with machair grassland and white shell-sand beaches is a stronghold of the rare corncrake. Other breeding birds include redshanks, snipe and red-throated divers.
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Address:
Totronald
, Near Arinagour, Isle of Coll, Argyll, PA78 6TB
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