Nature centres & reserves in the Highlands

Nature reserves and centres are great places to explore the local landscape and find out more about wildlife in the Highlands.

 

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  1. Bright Water Visitor Centre

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    Natural History Display

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Kyleakin

    Telephone:

    +44 (1599) 530040

    Learn about the local and natural history of Kyleakin and Eilen Ban at the Bright Water Visitor Centre and discover the diverse wildlife that dwells there.

  2. Ailnack Gorge

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Ailnack Gorge

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    By Tomintoul

    Telephone:

    +44 (1807) 580366

    At 600 ft wide, 300 ft deep and 6 miles long, the Ailnack Gorge is Scotland's largest glacial melt water channel.

  3. Knockan Crag

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Knockan Crag

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    Telephone:

    01854 613418

    Knockan Crag is a series of cliffs designated as a National Nature Reserve.

  4. Shian Wood

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Shian Wood

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    Benderloch

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3127765

    Shian Wood is an ancient semi-natural woodland typical of the Atlantic coast of Scotland

  5. Invereshie & Inshriach

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Invereshie & Inshriach

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    Telephone:

    01479 810477

    Invereshie & Inshriach Invereshie is a National Nature Reserve managed by Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland.

  6. Corrieshalloch Gorge And Falls Of Measach

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Corrieshalloch Gorge And Falls Of Measach

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    By Ullapool

    Telephone:

    +44 (1445) 781200

    Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls Of Measach are a spectacular mile-long gorge and waterfall.

  7. The Aros Experience

    Type

    Type

    Exhibitions

    The Aros Experience

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    Gradings

    • 3 Visitor Attraction
    3 Visitor Attraction

    Portree

    Telephone:

    +44 (1478) 613649

    Located on the outskirts of Portree, Aros has a fascinating combination of music, wildlife, film and exhibitions.

  8. Glenmore

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Glenmore

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    Telephone:

    01479 861220

    Glenmore is a National Nature Reserve run by Forestry Commission Scotland and encompasses Glenmore Forest Park.

  9. Insh Marshes Bird Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Insh Marshes Bird Reserve

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    Kingussie

    Telephone:

    +44 (1540) 661518

    The Inch Marches is a large wetland area designated as a RSPB Bird Reserve.

  10. Loch Maree Islands

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Loch Maree Islands

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    Telephone:

    01445 760254

    The Loch Maree Islands are a group of scattered islands on Loch Maree.

  11. Ariundle Oakwood

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Ariundle Oakwood

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    Nr Strontian

    Telephone:

    01397 704716

    Ariundle Oakwood is an ancient mossy oakwood, typical of the woodlands which were once widespread along the Atlantic coast.

  12. Canna

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Canna

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    Canna

    Telephone:

    +44 (1475) 650100

    The most westerly of the Small Isles, Canna is 5 miles long and 1.25 miles wide.

  13. Loch Garten Osprey Centre

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Loch Garten Osprey Centre

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    Gradings

    • 4 Wildlife Experience
    4 Wildlife Experience

    Nethybridge

    Telephone:

    +44 (1479) 831476

    The Loch Garten Osprey Centre is the ideal spot to observe these magnificent birds.

  14. Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

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    Nr Aviemore

    Telephone:

    01479 810477

    Craigellachie is a National Nature Reserve near Aviemore.

  15. Forsinard Nature Reserve - RSPB

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Forsinard Nature Reserve - RSPB

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    Gradings

    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Forsinard

    Telephone:

    +44 (1641) 571225

    RSPB Nature Reserve at Forsinard in the Flow Country ~ wildlife trails and guided walks with birds, animals and flowers in these extensive peatlands.

  16. Isle Of Eigg

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Isle Of Eigg

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    Isle Of Eigg

    Telephone:

    +44 (131) 3127765

    A lush island lying of the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, Eigg is sometimes described as ‘the emerald of the Inner Hebrides’.

  17. Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

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    Nr Kirkton

    Telephone:

    01408 634063

    Loch Fleet is a reserve on a stunning coastal location where a river flows through a tidal basin.

  18. Abernethy

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Abernethy

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    Telephone:

    01479 821565

    Abernethy Forest is a remnant of the Caledonian Forest in Strathspey.

  19. Rum

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Rum

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    Telephone:

    +44 (1687) 462026

    Rum is an island of rugged mountains setting a dramatic stage for spectacular wildlife and archaeology.

  20. Ben Lui

    Type

    Type

    Nature Centres & Reserves

    Ben Lui

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    Nr Dalrigh

    Telephone:

    +44 (1786) 450362

    Ben Lui is a range of mountain peaks designated as a National Nature Reserve.

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