Seahouses, Northumberland, Scotland, UK
One of Europe's most important seabird colonies some 2 miles off the Northumberland coast. Close-up views of puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes and terns. Daily trips from Seahouses
Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
One of Scotland's most varied country parks, with woodland, saltmarsh, cliffs, dunes and beaches. Good system of trails, two car parks - just west of Dunbar
Nr. Peebles, Scotland, UK
This delightful forest park at the heart of the Tweed Valley is well known for its mountain bike trails and breeding ospreys.
St. Abb's, Eyemouth, Borders, Scotland, UK
This impressive rocky headland, with 100m high cliffs, is the most important site for nesting seabirds in SE Scotland, also well-known marine reserve. Nature reserve centre and cliff top trail.
Nr Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
One of the few remaining areas of peatland in central Scotland - most have been cut for their peat or drained for farming. Interesting bog plants. Boardwalk Trail
Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
In the grounds of Hirsel House this is one of Scotland's most attractive country parks with a wide selection of walks, a large lake, a superb rhododendron and azalea garden and a craft centre.
Scotland, UK
The Bass Rock off the coast of North Berwick is described by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the wildlife wonders of the world”.
By Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
Britain's first Local Nature Reserve established in1952, this shallow bay with mud flats and salt marsh, is a well known birding spot. Many interesting plants. Trails along the west and east bay with a hide.
Nr. Selkirk, Scotland, UK
These four wetland jewels include lichen rich willow scrub, sedge swamps, herb meadows and butterfly favoured grasslands.
Nr Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
This shallow loch and marsh is well-known for its large colony of black-headed gulls. It is also good for wintering wildfowl. Hide.
Nr Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
The largest area of ancient ash-elm-hazel woodland left in the Scottish Borders, the reserve has a rich variety of plants and butterflies. Steep slope, no well defined paths.
| 1 | Farne Isles National Nature Reserve (NT) | Seahouses, Northumberland, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | John Muir Country Park | Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Glentress Forest Park (FC) | Nr. Peebles, Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (NNR) | St. Abb's, Eyemouth, Borders, Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Hirsel Country Park | Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Bass Rock | Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Aberlady Bay | By Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Whitlaw Mosses National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr. Selkirk, Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Bemersyde Moss (SWT) | Nr Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Cragbank Wood National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK |
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