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Wildlife Sites and Nature Reserves in Argyll & the Isles
Nr Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK
These delightful islands are well known for their breeding seabirds, with large numbers of puffins, razorbills and...
West of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK
Well-known for its amazing basalt columns and cathedral-like Fingal's Cave, the island has an important breeding colony of...
Near Arinagour, Isle of Coll, Argyll, PA78 6TB
This beautiful reserve with machair grassland and white shell-sand beaches is a stronghold of the rare corncrake. Other...
Appin, Argyll, Scotland, UK
From the trail through this ancient wood of oak and ash there are good views over Loch Creran and the chance to spot the...
Ardtornish, Morvern, Argyll, Scotland, UK
An exceptionally diverse reserve featuring a wide range of habitats, on steep slopes extending from the oak woodland by...
Loch Awe, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
One of the largest native oakwoods in Argyll, a good place to see red squirrels and pearl-bordered fritillaries....
Nr Tyndrum, Argyll, Scotland, UK
The moist cliffs and rocky outcrops of this large reserve support an unusually lush growth of mountain plants including...
By Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK
The 'Great Moss', a waterlogged system of pools and bogs maintains a teeming variety of plants and insects. Car park,...
Bridgend, Isle of Islay, PA44 7PR
This exciting reserve on Islay, is famous for its large numbers of wintering geese, and breeding waders and birds of prey...
Nr Taynuilt, Argyll, Scotland, UK
The slopes of Glen Nant are cloaked in a rich mixed woodland. Some of the special plants to be found here are...
Mull, Scotland, UK
Loch Frisa on Mull is one of the best places in Europe to enjoy unique and spectacular views of white-tailed sea eagles....
Nr Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
The cliffs of this peninsula on the south of the island are a good place to see choughs, golden eagles, peregrines and...
Knapdale, By Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK
This ancient deciduous woodland, on a scenic peninsula overlooking Loch Sween, has an atmosphere all of its own. Small...
Machrihanish, Campbeltown, PA28 6PZ
Fascinating observatory on a rocky promontory to the west of Machrihanish, excellent for seabirds, telescopes and...
| 1 | Treshnish Isles | Nr Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Staffa National Nature Reserve (NTS) | West of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Coll (RSPB) | Near Arinagour, Isle of Coll, Argyll, PA78 6TB | |
| 4 | Glasdrum Wood | Appin, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve (SWT) | Ardtornish, Morvern, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Dalavich Forest Reserve | Loch Awe, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Ben Lui National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr Tyndrum, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve | By Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Loch Gruinart (RSPB) | Bridgend, Isle of Islay, PA44 7PR | |
| 10 | Glen Nant National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr Taynuilt, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Mull Eagle Watch (FCS) | Mull, Scotland, UK | |
| 12 | The Oa (RSPB) | Nr Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Taynish National Nature Reserve | Knapdale, By Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 14 | Machrihanish Seabird Observatory | Machrihanish, Campbeltown, PA28 6PZ |
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