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Nature Reserves in Scotland

Mill Dam, Shapinsay (RSPB)
Mill Dam, Shapinsay (RSPB)

Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland, UK

This wetland reserve has eight species of breeding duck, including pintails and pochard, plus waders and water rails. In...

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Inversnaid (RSPB)
Inversnaid (RSPB)

Scotland, UK

This oak woodland rises steeply from the eastern shore of Loch Lomond with open moorland above. In summer, pied...

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Sula Sgeir National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Sula Sgeir National Nature Reserve (SNH)

North of Lewis, Scotland, UK

This isolated rocky island has large numbers of breeding gannets and other seabirds. Each August the men of Ness come over...

Forests of Lochaber
Forests of Lochaber

Lochaber, Scotland, UK

Explore some of Highland Scotland's most dramatic scenery. Visit the Great Glen for world class biking and walking trails...

Ford Moss Nature Reserve
Ford Moss Nature Reserve

Scotland, UK

Perfect combination of walk and natural history; approx 2 mile path around SSSI nature reserve. A treat for those...

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Woods of Arran (FCS)
Woods of Arran (FCS)

Arran, Scotland, UK

Giants' graves, waterfalls, birds of prey, red squirrels and much more await the visitor to the woods of Arran. Waymarked...

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Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Nr Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK

Rising above the heather moorland this reserve is important for its upland animals and plants, supporting species like...

Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Nr Lanark, Scotland, UK

Steep gorges have protected this rich mix of ash, oak and wych elm from felling and grazing. Carpets of bluebells and...

Kylerhea Otter Haven
Kylerhea Otter Haven

Kylerhea, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

An opportunity to share in the world of the otter. From the hide you may see the otters swimming or climbing on the rocks.

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North Rona National Nature Reserve (SNH)
North Rona National Nature Reserve (SNH)

North east of Lewis, Scotland, UK

Uninhabited for over a 100 years this island reserve has large numbers of breeding seabirds including storm and Leach's...

Loch of Kinnordy (RSPB)
Loch Kinnordy (RSPB)

Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, UK

This shallow loch is situated in a natural basin surrounded by farmland and attracts all types of wildlife.

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Ben Lui National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Ben Lui National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Nr Tyndrum, Argyll, Scotland, UK

The moist cliffs and rocky outcrops of this large reserve support an unusually lush growth of mountain plants including...

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...

Glen Affric (FC)
Glen Affric (FC)

By Cannich, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

One of the largest surviving native pinewoods in the United Kingdom. Walk among this ancient pine forest and learn of its...

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The Cateran Train
The Cateran Train

Blairgowrie, Scotland, UK

A 64 mile / 103 km circular waymarked walking route in the beautiful Perthshire and Angus Glens, following paths used by...

1 Mill Dam, Shapinsay (RSPB) Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland, UK
2 Inversnaid (RSPB) Scotland, UK
3 Sula Sgeir National Nature Reserve (SNH) North of Lewis, Scotland, UK
4 Forests of Lochaber Lochaber, Scotland, UK
5 Ford Moss Nature Reserve Scotland, UK
6 Woods of Arran (FCS) Arran, Scotland, UK
7 Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve (SNH) Nr Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
8 Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve (SNH) Nr Lanark, Scotland, UK
9 Kylerhea Otter Haven Kylerhea, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
10 North Rona National Nature Reserve (SNH) North east of Lewis, Scotland, UK
11 Loch Kinnordy (RSPB) Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, UK
12 Ben Lui National Nature Reserve (SNH) Nr Tyndrum, Argyll, Scotland, UK
13 Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (SNH) Nr Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
14 Glen Affric (FC) By Cannich, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
15 The Cateran Train Blairgowrie, Scotland, UK

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