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Perthshire, Angus & Dundee Nature Reserves
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Balgavies Loch (SWT)
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This attractive loch and its surrounding reedbeds and woodland are rich in wildlife. Over 60 species of bird have bred here. Lochside observation hide.
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Address:
By Forfar, Angus
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (NTS)
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Perthshire's highest mountain with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea, Ben Lawers is well-known for the rich variety of its mountain plants. Nature trail and visitor centre.
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Address:
By Killin, Perthshire
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Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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This special reserve is one of the richest sites in Britain for arctic-alpine plants. The surrounding hills are excellent for ptarmigan and other mountain birds. Information centre and ranger service.
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Address:
Glen Clova, Kirriemuir, Angus
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Hermitage (NTS)
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Interesting mixed conifer and deciduous woodlands. Above the wooded gorge is a picturesque folly - 'Ossian's Hall'.
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Address:
Nr. Dunkeld, Perthshire
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Loch Leven National Nature Reserve
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This large loch has the largest concentration of breeding freshwater duck in Britain including mallard, tufted duck, shellduck, wigeon, gadwall and shoveler, plus up to 20,000 pink-footed geese in winter. Various viewpoints including Vane Farm.
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Kinross
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Loch of Kinnordy (RSPB)
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A reserve of lochs and fens surrounded by farmland this is one of the best places in Scotland to see black-necked grebes. Large colony of black-headed gulls, many species of duck breed here. Three hides give excellent views.
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Address:
Kirriemuir, Angus
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Seaton Cliffs (SWT)
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These spectacular cliffs of rich red sandstone just to the east of Arbroath are good for seabirds and wildflowers including early purple orchid and the purple-milk vetch. Cliff top nature trail. Leaflet from Tourist Information Centre.
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By Arbroath, Angus
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Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre (SWT)
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The vast mud flats of this enclosed estuary are one of the most important sites in Scotland for waders and wildfowl. Excellent viewing from wildlife centre and hides.
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Rossie Braes
, Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TJ
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Vane Farm (RSPB)
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Major wetland, farmland and moorland reserve on the shore of Loch Leven. Geese and other wildfowl in winter, breeding waders in summer. Visitor centre, trails and hides.
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Loch Leven Centre
, By Loch Leven, Kinross, KY13 9LX
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Killiecrankie
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A magnificent wooded gorge with oak, ash, elm and beech. Pied flycatchers breed here. Way marked trails by Rivers Garry and Tummel. Visitor centre and ranger service.
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Address:
Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5LG
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Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve (SWT)
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This reserve is well-known for its pair of breeding ospreys. An observation hide allows close-up views of their nest and other wildlife.
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Address:
Nr. Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8 0HH
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