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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.

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

01 Sep

Dollar Glen - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Dollar Glen - National Trust for Scotland

Castle Campbell, Clackmannanshire, Dollar Glen, family activities, family adventure, gorges, Historic Environment Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, Ochil hills, ruined castle, waterfalls, wildlife, woodland walks

Deep gorges, rushing burns, towering trees and a ruined castle make Dollar Glen the perfect place to enjoy time away from day-to-day life. For more [...]

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01 Sep

Fair Isle - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Fair Isle - National Trust for Scotland

birdwatching, Fair Isle, family activity, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, Orkney, remote community, seabirds, Shetland, wildlife

Fair Isle is a 3 mile long island halfway between Shetland and Orkney. This is the most remote thriving community in the UK and renowned [...]

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01 Sep

Falls of Glomach - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Falls of Glomach - National Trust for Scotland

Falls of Glomach, family activity, highlands, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, trek, waterfalls, wildlife

To visit the Falls of Glomach is a 6 hour round trip (12 miles) through a spectacular part of the Highlands. However, it is worth [...]

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01 Sep

Glencoe - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Glencoe - National Trust for Scotland

Glencoe, highlands, mountains, munro, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, outdoors, wildlife

Glencoe has 8 Munroes to climb and a fascinating local history. Experience the great outdoors at Glencoe and marvel at the breathtaking scenery. For more [...]

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01 Sep

Glenfinnan Monument - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Glenfinnan Monument - National Trust for Scotland

family activities, Glenfinnan Monument, highlands, Jacobites, Loch Shiel, National Trust for Scotland, nature, nature reserve, NTS, wildlife

Glenfinnan Monument is a tribute to those who died fighting the Jacobite cause. It's set in the spectacular Highland scenery at the head of Loch Shiel. [...]

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01 Sep

Goatfell - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Goatfell - National Trust for Scotland

Brodick Castle, buzzards, climbers, family activity, Goat Fell, golden eagles, hill walkers, Isle of Arran, mountain, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, wildlife

Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran at 874m (2,867ft). Admire stunning views and look out for golden eagles and buzzards. For [...]

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01 Sep

Grey Mare's Tail - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Grey Mare’s Tail - National Trust for Scotland

family activity, feral goats, freshwater fish, Grey Mare's Tail, Loch Skeen, Lochcraig Head, Mid Craig, National Trust for Scotland, nature, nature reserve, NTS, osprey, peregrine falcons, ring ouzels, walks, waterfall, White Coomb, wildlife, wildlife enthusiasts

Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve is a spectacular site to visit with a 60m waterfall, a range of walks with breathtaking views and a haven [...]

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01 Sep

Inverewe - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Inverewe - National Trust for Scotland

At Inverewe discover the amazing heritage garden in one of the most northerly corners of Scotland. In this unique place there are wonderful species such [...]

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01 Sep

Iona - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Iona - National Trust for Scotland

Benedictine abbey, Christianity in Scotland, corncrakes, golf, Historic Environment Scotland, Iona, Macbeth, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, sandy beaches, Scottish island, The Book of Kells, Well of Eternal Youth, wildlife

Discover Iona’s beautiful white sandy beaches, clear turquoise seas and the amazing wildlife that lives there. If you are lucky you will hear the call [...]

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01 Sep

Killiecrankie - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Killiecrankie

Battle of Killiecrankie, family activity, fungi, gorge, Jacobites, mushrooms, National Trust for Scotland, natural heritage, nature, NTS, pine martens, red squirrels, River Garry, soldiers leap, toadstools, visitors centre, wildlife, wooded river walk, woodpeckers

Visit Killiecrankie to learn about Jacobite history and wander along the wooded river gorge. Try and spot the wildlife including woodpeckers, red squirrels and pine [...]

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01 Sep

Kintail and Morvich - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Kintail

Kintail and Morvich is a magnificient place to enjoy scenery, wildlife and some fascinating history. The Five Sisters of Kintail is a famous mountain range in [...]

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01 Sep

Linn of Tummel - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Linn of Tummel - National Trust for Scotland

A wonderful river side woodland walk. Enjoy beautiful views and possible glimpses of the wildlife - red squirrels, otters, kingfishers or even a pine marten. There [...]

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01 Sep

Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve

Mar Lodge Estate is Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve – set in the heart of the Cairngorms and looked after by National Trust for Scotland. [...]

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01 Sep

Mingulay, Berneray & Pabbay - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Mingulay, Berneray & Pabbay

Barra, Berneray & Pabbay, breeding colonies, coastal landscapes, family activity, ghost village, Mingulay, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, Outer Hebrides, Pictish stone, seabirds, uninhabited islands, Western Isles, wildlife

Mingulay, Berneray & Pabbay are 3 uninhabited islands and boast some of Scotland’s finest coastal landscapes. The cliffs are home to internationally important breeding seabird [...]

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01 Sep

Newhailes House and Gardens - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Newhailes House and Gardens - National Trust for Scotland

community garden, Edinburgh, family activities, family day out, footpaths, historical landscape, Lothians, musselburgh, nature, Newhailes, outdoors, Palladian mansion, Scottish enlightenment, walks, Weehailes Playpark, wildlife, woodland walk

Newhailes House and Gardens boasts a beautiful Palladian mansion, a community garden and the Weehailes Playpark. Situated in 34 hectares of historical landscape, the Newhailes estate [...]

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01 Sep

Pitmedden Garden - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Pitmedden Garden - National Trust for Scotland

bedding plants, box hedging, family activity, honeysuckle, jasmine, Museum of Farming Life, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, outdoors, parterres, Pitmedden Garden, walled garden, wildlife, woodland walks

Pitmedden Garden is a unique walled garden with almost 6 miles of clipped box hedging and over 30,000 colourful annual bedding plants in the parterres. [...]

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01 Sep

Rockcliffe - National Trust for Scotland

01/09/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Rockcliffe - National Trust for Scotland

bird sanctuary, coastal walks, family activities, holiday cottages, lost citadel, meadow walks, Mote of Mark, National Scenic Area, National Trust for Scotland, nature, nature reserve, NTS, outdoors, Rockcliffe, Rough Island, Solway Firth, walks, wildlife

Discover meadows, coastal walks, a lost citadel and stunning views at Rockcliffe. It is possible to access the bird sanctuary on Rough Island at low [...]

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01 Oct

Arduaine Garden - National Trust for Scotland

01/10/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Arduaine Garden

Arduaine Garden, Argyll coastal garden, azaleas, coastal walks, exotic garden, forget-me-nots, giant Himalayan lilies, magnolias, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, Phythopthora, plants, rhododendrons, sensuous camellias, Sound of Jura, tree ferns, wildlife

Visit Arduaine Garden to enjoy rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, giant Himalayan lilies and forget-me-nots. For more details visit the website

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01 Oct

Branklyn Garden - National Trust for Scotland

Branklyn Garden is an enchanting 2-acre hillside garden. Each season fills the garden with different plants and scents. You'll also find several National Collections of [...]

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01 Oct

Brodick Castle - National Trust for Scotland

Brodick Castle has beautiful gardens, woodland and waterfalls making it the perfect place to visit when on Arran. For the kids there is the Isle Be [...]

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01 Oct

Broughton House and Garden - National Trust for Scotland

01/10/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Broughton House & Garden

Broughton Garden, Broughton House, E A Hornel, family day out, Glasgow Boys, Hornel’s paintings, horticulture, Kirkcudbright, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, outdoors, River Dee, wildlife

Broughton House and Garden is a beautiful Edwardian house with a stunning garden. Enjoy sweeping views over Kirkcudbright harbour and the River Dee. For more [...]

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01 Oct

Craigievar Castle - National Trust for Scotland

01/10/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Craigievar Castle

aberdeenshire, castle tour, Craigievar Castle, Disney Castle, family activities, family day trips, gardens, historic artefacts, holiday cottages, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, outdoors, pink castle, Scottish Baronial style, wildlife, William Forbes, woodland trails

For any Disney- loving people Craigievar Castle is a unique pink castle and is said to be what inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. A must-see! [...]

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01 Oct

Crarae Garden - National Trust for Scotland

01/10/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Crarae Garden

argyll, burn, cliffs, Crarae Burn, Crarae Garden, family activity, family day out, gorge, Himalayan-style garden, Lady Grace Campbell, National Collection of southern beech, National Trust for Scotland, nature, NTS, outdoors, Reginald Farrer, waterfalls, wildlife

Crarae Garden is a beautiful Himalayan-style garden with a gorge, a burn, waterfalls and cliffs. Such a unique place to visit. For more details [...]

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01 Oct

Crathes Castle - National Trust for Scotland

01/10/2020 - 31/10/2027

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Crathes Castle

16th-century castle, buzzards, family activities, family day trip, herons, nature, nature trails, red squirrels, roe deer, Royal Forest of Drum, Scottish tower house, turreted castle, walled garden, wildlife, woodpeckers, yew hedges, yew trees

Crathes Castle is a turreted castle set within grounds that visitors will be keen to explore. There are plenty of nature trails and a historic [...]

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