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Nature Reserves in Northern Highlands
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....
Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
Britain's first National Nature Reserve is well-known for its ancient pinewoods and spectacular mountain scenery. Visitor...
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...
By Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK
Britain's highest mainland sea cliff, Clo Mhor rises to 283 metres. Holds large numbers of breeding fulmars, guillemots...
Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK
The cliffs of this dramatic headland hold puffins, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars. Moss campion grows here at sea...
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...
Sutherland, Scotland, UK
Britain's most northerly native oakwood, some trees are reduced to a creeping form by the effect of the westerly gales....
By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
Caves, tunnels and underground streams are highlights of this limestone reserve. In the caves bones of animals long...
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...
Forsinard, Sutherland, KW13 6YT
The place to experience the vastness of Scotland's 'Flow Country' and see some special birds and other wildlife. Visitor...
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...
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...
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...
John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, UK
These spectacular red sandstone cliffs, including the famous Stacks of Duncansby, support large seabird colonies with...
by Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4EE
Watch the wild salmon in their natural habitat on a magnificent waterfall. Excellent restaurant and interesting and varied...
| 1 | Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (SWT) | Handa Island, By Scourie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Nr Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | Clo Mhor | By Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK | |
| 5 | Faraid Head | Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (SNH) | By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Loch a' Mhuilinn National Nature Reserve (SNH) | Sutherland, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Inchnadamph National Nature Reserve (SNH) | By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH) | The Links, Golspie Business Park, Golspie, KW10 6UB | |
| 10 | Forsinard Reserve (RSPB) | Forsinard, Sutherland, KW13 6YT | |
| 11 | Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (NTS) | Braemore, By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK | |
| 12 | Nigg Bay (RSPB) | Nigg, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Corrimony, (RSPB) | Nr Cannich, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK | |
| 14 | Duncansby Head | John O'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, UK | |
| 15 | Falls of Shin Visitor Centre | by Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4EE |
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