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Nature Reserves in Scotland

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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Monach Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Monach Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH)

North Uist, Scotland, UK

These low lying sandy islands have superb machair, great numbers of black guillemots and one of the most important...

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...

Fair Isle Bird Observatory
Fair Isle Bird Observatory

Shetland, ZE2 9JU

This jewel of an island, mid-way between Orkney and Shetland, is the most famous site for migrant birds in Britain. Also...

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Fetlar (RSPB)
Fetlar (RSPB)

Baelans, Fetlar, Shetland, ZE2 9DJ

A wealth of birds breed here, including 90% of the British population of red-necked pharalopes. These fascinating waders...

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Quarrelwood (FC)
Quarrelwood (FC)

by Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK

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Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve (SNH)

North east of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, UK

A mosaic of bogland plants, along with a notable range of butterflies and dragonflies, make this the most stunning upland...

Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Acharacle, Nr Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

An atmospheric ancient mossy oakwood of a kind once widespread along the Atlantic coast. Good habitat for wide variety of...

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

Britain's first National Nature Reserve is well-known for its ancient pinewoods and spectacular mountain scenery. Visitor...

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (SNH)
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (SNH)

St Cyrus, Montrose, Scotland, UK

A special reserve of sand dunes, heathland and cliffs, with many rare and unusual plants. Visitor centre and trails. 

Clo Mhor
Clo Mhor

By Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK

Britain's highest mainland sea cliff, Clo Mhor rises to 283 metres. Holds large numbers of breeding fulmars, guillemots...

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...

Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH)
Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH)

Roybridge, By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

One of the most remarkable glacial landforms in Britain, the 'Parallel Roads' are the shorelines of an ice-damned lake.

Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre (SWT)
Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre (SWT)

Grangemouth, FK3 8LH

An oasis of green in the middle of Grangemouth, this large wildlife garden celebrates all that is best about Scotland's...

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Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve (RSPB)
Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve (RSPB)

Insh, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This great wetland is one of the most important natural floodplains in Europe. Many species of wader and duck nest here....

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  • Visit Scotland Reviews Available 3 stars
1 Rogie Falls Scotland, UK
2 Monach Islands National Nature Reserve (SNH) North Uist, Scotland, UK
3 Dunnet Head Nr Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, UK
4 Fair Isle Bird Observatory Shetland, ZE2 9JU
5 Fetlar (RSPB) Baelans, Fetlar, Shetland, ZE2 9DJ
6 Quarrelwood (FC) by Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK
7 Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve (SNH) North east of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, UK
8 Ariundle National Nature Reserve (SNH) Acharacle, Nr Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK
9 Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (SNH) Kinlochewe, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
10 St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (SNH) St Cyrus, Montrose, Scotland, UK
11 Clo Mhor By Durness, Sutherland, Scotland, UK
12 Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (SNH) By Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK
13 Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (SNH) Roybridge, By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
14 Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre (SWT) Grangemouth, FK3 8LH
15 Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve (RSPB) Insh, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK 3 stars

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