Nature Reserves in Edinburgh
Get up close to nature and enjoy the stunning views and spectacular wildlife that Edinburgh's nature reserves have to offer!
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). The Society was founded in March 1909, and the Zoo opened in July 1913.
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Five Sisters Zoo
Five Sisters Zoo was established in 2005 and is the most-visited wildlife attraction centre in West Lothian!
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Scottish Owl Centre
The Scottish Owl Centre is the home to Scotland's largest collection of owls. Located in Polkemmet County Park, it is both a fun and educational day out for the whole family.
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Scottish Seabird Centre
The Scottish Seabird Centre is situated at North Berwick harbour, East Lothian, with stunning views across the Firth of Forth and the iconic Bass Rock.
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The Hermitage of Braid & Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve is an area of natural beauty in Edinburgh, Scotland, managed by City of Edinburgh Forestry and Natural Heritage.
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Nature Reserves in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Nature Reserves you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Nature Reserves in Fife
Here's a selection of Nature Reserves you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Deep Sea World
Deep Sea World welcomes you on a voyage of discovery where learning can be exciting and fun!
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The Scottish Deer Centre
The Scottish Deer Centre is spread over 55 acres of Fife countryside just outside Cupar, and is home to 13 species of deer from around the world along with other animals.
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Nature Reserves in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Nature Reserves you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve
Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve has an attractive wild aspect which consists mainly of rough grassland, areas of wetland, a pond and planted trees.
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Garscadden Local Nature Reserve
This tranquil woodland, with its majestic ancient oaks and old hawthorn hedges, has been growing on this hillside on the edge of Glasgow for hundreds of years.
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Merkland Local Nature Reserve, in Kirkintilloch, is a haven for wildlife and a popular spot for people looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
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Here's a selection of Nature Reserves you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
RSPB Baron's Haugh is a thriving community nature reserve in Motherwell and is a real gem for wildlife and for visitors too.
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Braedale Hill Local Nature Reserve is situated in Newmains to the north east of Wishaw, a real haven for birds, insects, and animals!
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Kingshill Local Nature Reserve
Kingshill Local Nature Reserve is a special place for people and wildlife close to the village of Allanton near Shotts.
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Here's a selection of Nature Reserves you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Durrockstock Park Local Nature Reserve
A former industrial area, now a refuge for wildlife and a valued park for the community The Local Nature Reserve is sited within Durrockstock Park in Paisley!
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Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Clyde Muirshiel is Scotland's largest Regional Park - a great place to easily enjoy the outdoors. The Park is just west of Glasgow, south of Greenock, east of Largs and north of Ardrossan!
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RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
RSPB Lochwinnoch is the best place in the west of Scotland for family fun, wild days out and discovering nature with an excellent RSPB shop, visitor centre and visitor trails.
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Here's a selection of Nature Reserves you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Argaty Red Kites
Just north of Stirling, Argaty Red Kites run Central Scotland's only red kite feeding station where visitors can watch these exciting birds and their spectacular flying!
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The Great Trossachs Forest
Equal in size to Glasgow, The Great Trossachs Forest is one of the most significant woodland regeneration projects to take place in the UK for a generation.
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RSPB Black Devon Wetlands
RSPB Black Devon Wetlands is a quiet gem of a reserve, an area of untouched wet grassland and wetland habitat!
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