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St Cyrus
The natural barriers of inland cliffs and a seaward ridge of sand dunes protect the St Cyrus grasslands from the ravages of the weather. In summer the Reserve is awash with colour and life, from the intense purple of the clustered bellflower to the constant movement of countless butterflies and moths. Soaring above all this, peregrine falcons circle high in the air, waiting for an opportunity to dive on their prey.
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Best time to visit
Spring/summer for plants and breeding birds, winter for wading birds.
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Getting there
Four miles north of Montrose, off the A92. Bus service from Aberdeen and Montrose to St Cyrus village. At the end of Beach Road, past the church, a steep path leads down to the Reserve.
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Visitor facilities
Visitor centre and toilets open daily from April to October, and Monday to Friday, from November to March. Excellent views from cliff top at the village end. Dogs must be kept under close control at all times and dog waste bins used.
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Contact
SNH, The Old Lifeboat Station, Nether Warburton, St Cyrus, Montrose DD10 0AQ. Tel: 01674 830736.
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Managed by
Scottish Natural Heritage