Tag: bird watching

• Nature Reserves

  Glen Nant National Nature Reserve

  Glen Nant National Nature Reserve (Glen Nant NNR) is a renowned Scottish oakwood with a fascinating history and many interesting creatures. It is well known for the woodants that call it home as well as for playing a role in the history of iron-making in Scotland. The Scottish Natural Heritage organization and Forestry Commission have jurisdiction over Glen Nant National Nature Reserve, ...

• Activities

  Bird Watching

  Scotland Offers Bird Watchers a Rare Treat in July RSPB Scotland and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park have a wonderful treat in store for bird lovers. The park is home to one of UK’s rarest breeding birds, the hen harrier and you can now observe the birds nesting through high quality CCTV images. The project aptly called ‘Aren’t Birds Brilliant’ is on every Saturday at 1 pm through June and ...

• Castles

  Red

  Red Castle looms over the waters and sands at Lunan on the hill overlooking the beach. A former Royal pleasure palace, Red Castle now serves as just a humble place to enjoy some bird watching off the coast. The Castle was built on the orders of King William the Lion in the late 12th Century as a fortress and a preemptive measure against the marauding Viking invaders. It ended up being one of ...

• Argyll

  Loch Lomond

  If you're looking for the perfect holiday destination in Scotland, Loch Lomond is probably it. This is the largest fresh water Loch to be found in Britain, and boasts pristine mountains, crisp, clean air and sparkling deep waters.