Scotland's NNRs

National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are magical places where you can experience the incredible sights and sounds of Scotland's natural world.

These reserves help protect an amazing range of wildlife and landscapes, including many rare species and habitats of international importance.

Located throughout Scotland, NNRs are open to everyone to visit and enjoy.

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Latest news

27/08/2008

Rum bucks tourism trend with record-breaking visitor numbers

The attractions of Scotland's oldest island National Nature Reserve are drawing record numbers of visitors to the island of Rum this summer and bucking reported tourism trends. Figures from island owners Scottish Natural Heritage reveal increasing numbers

25/08/2008

Unusual visitor for Isle of May reserve

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) staff on the Isle of May woke to find an unusual visitor on the island at the weekend. A sea eagle, recently released from the east coast reintroduction project in Fife, had decided to take a trip to the island reserve in t

07/08/2008

Public invited on 'Osprey Walk'

Members of the public are being invited along on a guided walk in search of ospreys at Loch Leven on Thursday evening (14th August).

Creag Meagaidh, Lorne Gill/SNH

Creag Meagaidh

The magnificent ice-carved crags of Coire Ardair are just one of the attractions of this varied reserve stretching from loch shore to mountain top. It provides a vivid demonstration of how readily native woodland of birch, alder, willow, rowan and oak recovers when the number of grazing animals is controlled. ... more on Creag Meagaidh

Future events

06/09/2008

Funky Fungi

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Start time: 2pm

07/09/2008

Fungi Foray

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Start time: 2pm

13/09/2008

Beach Clean

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Start time: 10am