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

11/07/2008

SNH to map the secrets beneath the waves of Scotland's loneliest island reserve

The undersea world surrounding Scotland's most remote National Nature Reserve (NNR) is about to be explored and charted for the first time next week (beginning 15th July) in a marine survey being conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

09/07/2008

Join in the buzz about Loch Leven

Can you tell your honey bee from your bumblebee? Do you know what insects are found at Loch Leven? Would you like to taste some local Loch Leven honey? Scottish Natural Heritage is holding its next Volunteers' Meeting on Wednesday 30 July 2008 and the the

07/07/2008

Dancing damsels and dragons

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), the body which manages the Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, is inviting people to join reserve staff for an afternoon of damsels and dragons this week.

The Noup, Noss, Lorne Gill/SNH

Noss

Take a boat trip to this island where thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery guarantee a memorable experience. Some 45,000 guillemots, 7000 pairs of gannets and several thousand fulmars, kittiwakes and puffins crowd its noisy ledges during the breeding season. Look out for seals in the surrounding seas and marauding great skuas in the moorland interior !... more on Noss

Future events

24/07/2008

Return of the Natives

Location:
Start time: 10:30am

26/07/2008