Category Archives: National Nature Reserves

#YCW2020 – Take a dose of nature’s medicine at Tentsmuir

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

Tentsmuir NNR is a magical coastal reserve, with dynamic dunes and a vast foreshore that looks different at every visit.  The reserve includes Morton Lochs – inland lochs which provide great habitat for a range of birds, butterflies and red … Continue reading →

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SNH celebrates International Day of Women & Girls in Science

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science – a day declared by the UN to bring attention to the fact that less than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women. Biases and gender stereotypes are still steering … Continue reading →

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Forvie NNR – the first 60 years

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

Forvie has long been a special place. Back when people started to settle near the mouth of the river Ythan at the end of the ice age, it was a place rich in wildlife – or food as it would … Continue reading →

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Winter walks for International Mountain Day

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging people to celebrate International Mountain Day with a visit to one of Scotland’s stunning nature reserves. Some of our finest mountains lie within these special areas, and while the high tops may be restricted … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Nature Reserves at the Scottish Parliament

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Late last month, our National Nature Reserve (NNR) staff gathered for an evening reception in Scottish Parliament’s Garden Lobby to celebrate Scotland’s amazing array of nature reserves and the many benefits they provide to us all.  We were joined by … Continue reading →

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Forvie’s Purple sandpipers

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Our post this morning comes from Ron Macdonald, who is becoming well known on social media these days for his fantastic bird photographs. Today he talks about one of his favourite waders… This morning I’m off to photograph purple sandpipers … Continue reading →

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The bountiful birds of St Cyrus NNR

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Simon Ritchie has been working at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve since he was 16 – initially as a volunteer, he is currently employed as a Seasonal Reserve Officer. Simon  has previously written about his passion for the wildflowers of … Continue reading →

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Find autumn gold in Scotland’s National Nature Reserves

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

Autumn, with its depth of colour and light, is a fantastic season to get out and explore our mountains, forests and coasts, especially if you’re looking for ideas to get the kids active during the school break. Scotland’s wonderful National … Continue reading →

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The fruits of Snapberry

Posted on August 14, 2019 by

Caroline Anderson has been coordinating the Snapberry project since 2009.  Snapberry uses photography to connect school pupils with the natural landscape of Argyll. It is a collaboration between local Scottish Natural Heritage staff and Lochgilphead High School.  Under the expert guidance … Continue reading →

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The Terns of Forvie

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

At Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) the breeding season for the terns is coming to an end. It has been another mixed year for one of Scotland’s biggest colonies of terns and a time when the NNR staff and volunteers … Continue reading →

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