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Northern Highlands Nature Reserves
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Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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Britain's first National Nature Reserve is well-known for its ancient pinewoods and spectacular mountain scenery. Visitor centre and trails.
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Kinlochewe, Wester Ross
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Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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One of the highest mountains in Easter Ross, home to red deer, pine marten and golden eagle. Dwarf birch, cloudberry and dwarf cornel flourish here.
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Nr Garve, Ross-shire
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Clo Mhor
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Britain's highest mainland sea cliff, Clo Mhor rises to 283 metres. Holds large numbers of breeding fulmars, guillemots and razorbills plus one of the largest puffin colonies in Britain.
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Cape Wrath
, By Durness, Sutherland
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Corrimony, (RSPB)
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In a superb landscape, this reserve includes moorland, conifer plantations and some patches of Scots pine and birch. A long term aim is to gradually remove the plantations and restore the semi-natural woodland.
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Nr Cannich, Inverness-shire
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Faraid Head
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The cliffs of this dramatic headland hold puffins, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars. Moss campion grows here at sea level and the Scottish primrose can be found in the short cliff-top turf.
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Balnakeil
, Durness, Sutherland
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Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (SWT)
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This spectacular island with one of the largest seabird colonies in north-west Europe offers a superb wildlife experience. By ferry, 3 miles north of Scourie.
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Handa Island, By Scourie, Sutherland
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Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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Caves, tunnels and underground streams are highlights of this limestone reserve. In the caves bones of animals long extinct in Scotland have been found, excellent for wildflowers.
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By Ullapool, Wester Ross
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Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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Recognised worldwide for its fascinating geology, the reserve, with its lime-rich rocks, is also well-known for its wild flowers. Visitor centre and trails.
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By Ullapool, Wester Ross
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Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (SWT)
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This large tidal basin with its surrounding pinewoods, coastal heath and sand dunes has a very special character. It is good for birds at all times of the year and has some very special plants.
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Nr Golspie, Sutherland
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Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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These pine-clad islands in the middle of Loch Maree are one of the most important breeding sites in Scotland for black-throated divers. Boat trips and viewing hide.
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By Kinlochewe, Wester Ross
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Nigg Bay (RSPB)
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An extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the north of the Cromarty Firth. Large numbers of bar-tailed godwits, wigeon, knots and pink-footed geese use the bay for feeding and roosting in winter. Observation hide.
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Nigg, Ross-shire
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Rassal Ashwood (SNH)
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One of Scotland's few natural ashwoods and the most northerly in Britain. The underlying limestone supports an interesting range of plants. A896. Woodland walk and interpretative panel.
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By Kishorn
, Ross-shire
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Falls of Shin Visitor Centre
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Watch the wild salmon in their natural habitat on a magnificent waterfall. Excellent restaurant and interesting and varied gift shop, adventure playground and forest walks. Access to all attractions is free.
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Achany Glen
, by Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4EE
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