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

25/04/2008

All aboard with new jetty at Noss

A new jetty has been built at the Noss National Nature Reserve in Shetland to allow passengers easier access to the island.

24/04/2008

SNH to search for budding wildlife artists at Loch Fleet NNR

Young artists are being asked to paint the scene at an area of national importance for wildlife - and have the chance to win a prize into the bargain.

23/04/2008

Visit the Isle of May in 2008

Boat trips to Scottish Natural Heritage's Isle of May National Nature Reserve have just re-started for this year's visitor season. The island is renowned for its bird populations, its seals, its history and its carpets of flowers. The reserve, at the mout

Beinn Eighe and Liathach, Lorne Gill/SNH

Beinn Eighe

Beinn Eighe, Britain’s first National Nature Reserve, features wonderful mountain scenery and ancient pinewood fragments overlooking Loch Maree. The reserve is home to typical Highland wildlife, including red deer, golden eagle and the elusive pine marten. The woodland is rich in moisture loving mosses and liverworts, and the bogs support an outstanding variety of dragonflies. ... more on Beinn Eighe

Future events

17/05/2008

Butterfly Identification and Recording Workshop

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20/05/2008

Burleigh Botany

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24/05/2008

Wild In The West

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