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Wildlife Sites and Nature Reserves in Caithness, Sutherland & Ross-shire

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Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (SWT)
Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (SWT)

Handa Island, By Scourie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK

This spectacular island with one of the largest seabird colonies in north-west Europe offers a superb wildlife experience....

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  • Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS)
    Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS)

    Braemore, By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

    Spectacular mile long 200 feet deep gorge which contains the 150 foot Falls of Measach. Suspension bridge and viewing...

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  • Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH)
    Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH)

    By Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

    These pine-clad islands in the middle of Loch Maree are one of the most important breeding sites in Scotland for...

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  • Loch a' Mhuilinn National Nature Reserve (SNH)
    Loch a' Mhuilinn National Nature Reserve (SNH)

    Sutherland, Scotland, UK

    Britain's most northerly native oakwood, some trees are reduced to a creeping form by the effect of the westerly gales....

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  • Duncansby Head
    Duncansby Head

    John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, UK

    These spectacular red sandstone cliffs, including the famous Stacks of Duncansby, support large seabird colonies with...

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  • Rogie Falls
    Rogie Falls

    Scotland, UK

    Rogie Falls is a beautiful spot off the main road to Ullapool to stop for a walk and a picnic. There are lots of...

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  • Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (SNH)
    Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (SNH)

    Nr Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

    One of the highest mountains in Easter Ross, home to red deer, pine marten and golden eagle. Dwarf birch, cloudberry and...

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  • Forsinard Reserve (RSPB)
    Forsinard Reserve (RSPB)

    Forsinard, Sutherland, KW13 6YT

    The place to experience the vastness of Scotland's 'Flow Country' and see some special birds and other wildlife. Visitor...

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    Tollie Red Kites (feeding facility)

    Scotland, UK

    Visit Tollie Red Kites, our purpose built viewing facility near Dingwall and you might catch one of these majestic birds...

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  • Dunnet Head
    Dunnet Head

    Nr Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, UK

    Scotland's most northerly point sits 100m above sea level and is part of the beautiful rugged coastline. It is home to a...

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  • Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (SNH)
    Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (SNH)

    By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

    Recognised worldwide for its fascinating geology, the reserve, with its lime-rich rocks, is also well-known for its wild...

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  • Corrimony, (RSPB)
    Corrimony, (RSPB)

    Nr Cannich, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

    In a superb landscape, this reserve includes moorland, conifer plantations and some patches of Scots pine and birch. A...

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  • Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve (SNH)
    Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve (SNH)

    By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

    Caves, tunnels and underground streams are highlights of this limestone reserve. In the caves bones of animals long...

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  • Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH)
    Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH)

    The Links, Golspie Business Park, Golspie, KW10 6UB

    This large tidal basin with its surrounding pinewoods, coastal heath and sand dunes has a very special character. It is...

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  • Nigg Bay (RSPB)
    Nigg Bay (RSPB)

    Nigg, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

    An extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the north of the Cromarty Firth. Large numbers of bar-tailed...

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  • 1 Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (SWT) Handa Island, By Scourie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK
    2 Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS) Braemore, By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
    3 Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH) By Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
    4 Loch a' Mhuilinn National Nature Reserve (SNH) Sutherland, Scotland, UK
    5 Duncansby Head John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, UK
    6 Rogie Falls Scotland, UK
    7 Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (SNH) Nr Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
    8 Forsinard Reserve (RSPB) Forsinard, Sutherland, KW13 6YT
    9 Tollie Red Kites (feeding facility) Scotland, UK
    10 Dunnet Head Nr Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, UK
    11 Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (SNH) By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
    12 Corrimony, (RSPB) Nr Cannich, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
    13 Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve (SNH) By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
    14 Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH) The Links, Golspie Business Park, Golspie, KW10 6UB
    15 Nigg Bay (RSPB) Nigg, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

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