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Our Wild Scotland Explorers online search platform hopes hope to make life a bit easier for you by bringing together all the nature reserves, national parks, forest visitor centres and nature related sites to visit in Scotland in to one place.

So you can spend less time searching for something to do and more time enjoying the natural world!

We are adding nature sites daily, so if you can’t find anything today please check back again soon.

To search, please type in the POSTCODE where you live or where you’re visiting or perhaps you only know the area you would like to visit,  in which case please just type that into the boxes.

Wherever you go, we wish you a wonderful time exploring nature!

15 Oct

Addiewell Bing SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Addiewell Bing SWT Reserve
To the north of West Calder lies this former oil-shale bing, which now supports valuable wildlife habitat, including woodland, scrub and flower-rich grassland. It is a good [...]
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15 Oct

Auchalton Meadow SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Auchalton Meadow SWT nature reserve
This orchid-rich grassland is on the site of 19th Century lime workings. Kilns, spoil mounds, tracks and a small quarry can still be seen. Orchids, including [...]
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15 Oct

Ayr Gorge Woodlands SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Ayr Gorge Woodlands SWT nature reserve
The Ayr Gorge Woodlands reserve is a steep ravine of sandstone cliffs covered mainly with oak, ash and some very old majestic beeches. It is [...]
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15 Oct

Balgavies Loch SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Balgavies Loch
Balgavies Loch has long been recognised by naturalists as an important site for wildlife. This inland loch is surrounded by reedbeds and willow carr, attracting water [...]
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15 Oct

Ballachuan Hazelwood SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Ballachuan Hazelwood
Ballachuan Hazelwood cloaks a low ridge overlooking Cuan Sound and supports a large number of lichen, bryophytes and fungi. The wetland area provides a rich habitat [...]
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15 Oct

Ballagan Glen SWT Nature Reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Ballagan Glen
Ballagan Glen is a small but beautiful reserve carved by the Ballagan Burn, which cascades down a series of waterfalls, including the Spout of Ballagan. It [...]
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15 Oct

Balnaguard Glen SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Balnaguard Glen
Balnaguard Glen follows a steep-sided gorge cut by the Balnaguard Burn and offers spectacular views across rolling Perthshire hills. It is notable for its juniper [...]
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15 Oct

Bankhead Moss SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Bankhead Moss
Bankhead Moss is a small raised bog, an uncommon habitat in this part of Scotland. There is an area of woodland and wetland with pools and [...]
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15 Oct

Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Bawsinch & Duddingston Loch
Duddingston Loch is the only example of a natural freshwater loch in the City of Edinburgh. It is an important site for breeding and wintering [...]
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15 Oct

Belmaduthy Dam SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Belmaduthy Dam
Belmaduthy Dam is a good example of wet lowland heath and mire mosaic, with lime-rich flushes providing conditions suitable for a diverse range of plants including orchids. [...]
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15 Oct

Bemersyde Moss SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Bemersyde Moss
This reserve near the River Tweed is a long, narrow strip of marsh, willow scrub and open water that is home to large numbers of [...]
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15 Oct

Ben Mor Coigach SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Ben Mor Coigach
Ben Mor Coigach dominates the landscape north of Ullapool. Covering over 5,000 hectares, it is the Trust’s largest reserve and combines a mixture of high [...]
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15 Oct

Blackcraig Wood SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Blackcraig Wood
Blackcraig Wood is a rich woodland of oak, birch, ash and wych elm clinging to a sea cliff. Buzzards soar overhead and the oak canopy [...]
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15 Oct

Bogburn Flood Lagoons SWT nature reserve

15/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Bogburn Flood Lagoons
Located in Bathgate, Bogburn Flood Lagoons consists of three open freshwater pools surrounded by marshy grassland and swamp. This environment is highly attractive to wildfowl, including [...]
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16 Oct

Coll RSPB nature reserve

16/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Coll Nature Reserve
Head down to Coll's beautiful beach and look out for lapwings, redshanks, geese and possible sightings of the elusive corncrake. Find out more here Opening [...]
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16 Oct

Loch Garten, Abernethy RSPB nature reserve

16/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Loch Garten, Abernethy
Home of ospreys in Scotland, amidst ancient pinewoods and tranquil lochs Loch Garten Nature Centre is home to ospreys, red squirrels and capercaillie.  It's an [...]
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16 Oct

Balranald RSPB nature reserve

16/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
RSPB Balranald reserve
The beautiful Hebridean reserve at Balranald has sandy beaches, rocky foreshore, marshes and sand-dunes.  Look out for wading and farmland birds and if you are [...]
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18 Oct

Corrimony RSPB nature reserve

18/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Corrimony Nature Reserve
A hidden gem nestled between the Great Glen and Glen Affric Explore the moorland and forest of Corrimony.  Watch out for iconic Scottish wildlife such [...]
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18 Oct

Crook of Baldoon RSPB nature reserve

18/10/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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Crook of Baldoon RSPB nature reserve
A breathtaking panorama of saltmarsh, mudflats and hills Enjoy stunning views and plenty of birdlife at Crook of Baldoon.  Watch thousands of golden plovers, lapwings, [...]
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01 Nov

Baron's Haugh RSPB nature reserve

01/11/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve
Baron's Haugh is A gem of a wildlife haven on the banks of the Clyde, nestled next to urban Motherwell There are 4 hides looking [...]
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01 Nov

Broubster Leans RSPB nature reserve

01/11/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Broubster Leans
Broubster Leans is a Large natural floodplain with breeding ducks and waders, and wintering geese and swans The site is a mix of wet grassland, [...]
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01 Nov

Dunnet Head RSPB nature reserve

01/11/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Dunnet Head nature reserve
Dunnet Head - Seabird cliffs, flowers and sea views at mainland Britain's northernmost point Watch out for a variety of seabirds including puffins, razorbills, guillemots, [...]
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01 Nov

Fairy Glen RSPB Nature Reserve

01/11/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Fairy Glen
At Fairy Glen enjoy a Walk by a fast stream and gleaming waterfalls.  Look for grey wagtails, dippers and buzzards. Click here for more details
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01 Nov

Fetlar RSPB Nature Reserve

01/11/2017 - 31/10/2027    
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RSPB Fetlar
The whole island of Fetlar is a haven for flora, fauna and a variety of birds, and it's a great place to go exploring. Click [...]
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