Reserves and species

Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:39

Sourlie Wood

Sourlie Wood is one of the suite of 9 Irvine Greenspaces managed to provide local people with access to wildlife in the vicinity of their home or workplace. Derived from derelict gravel workings and coal yards, the 5.9ha reserve now comprises woodland with a small area of grassland and a large pond. The ground is generally uneven, with local steep-sided banks or heaps and some significant seasonally flooded hollows. The shale wastes and ground disturbance are important factors influencing the vegetation.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
5.92
Short Description: 
One of the suite of 9 Irvine Greenspaces managed to provide local people with access to wildlife in the vicinity of their home or workplace
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve comprises woodland with a small area of grassland and a large pond. The ground is generally uneven, with local steep-sided banks or heaps and some significant seasonally flooded hollows. The shale wastes and ground disturbance are important factors influencing the vegetation. Birch is the dominant tree over most of the site but willow occurs at the margins and, along with alder, in waterlogged area. The ground flora is rich, particularly on the old shale deposits
Location
Address: 
The reserve is located in the north-east of Irvine on the A736, Loch Libo Road
Town: 
Irvine
County: 
North Ayrshire
Postcode: 
KA11 2AU
Grid ref: 
NS343416
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
From the roundabout, enter the reserve along the cycle-path to the north.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/sourlie-wood/
Photos
Photo: 
Sourlie Wood
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:39

Longridge Moss

Longridge Moss is a relatively large raised bog with a recognisable dome surrounded by wildlife rich habitats. Peat loving plants such as sphagnum thrive, and hares and breeding birds are often seen. A population of water vole has been discovered on this reserve.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
32.83
Short Description: 
A relatively large raised bog with a recognisable dome surrounded by wildlife rich habitats
Smartphone Description: 
Longridge Moss is a relatively large raised bog with a recognisable dome surrounded by wildlife rich habitats. Peat loving plants such as sphagnum thrive, and hares and breeding birds are often seen. A population of water vole has been discovered on this reserve.
Location
Address: 
2 miles from Whitburn
Town: 
Whitburn
County: 
West Lothian
Postcode: 
EH47 8AW
Grid ref: 
NS955620
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
No formal routes on the reserve, so care is required. Ground can be uneven and wet. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
There are no formal routes on this reserve. Take Care on the wet, uneven ground.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/longridge-moss/
Photos
Photo: 
Longridge Moss
Best time to visit
Start: 
June
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:39

Corsehillmuir Wood

Corsehillmuir Wood is a wonderful example of broadleaved woodland set amidst the pastoral Ayrshire countryside yet on the edge of town. Birch dominates the canopy accompanied by ash, alder and willow. Mature beech trees occupy one area. Roe deer find good cover in the heart of the wood and there are plenty of nooks and crannies for birds. Lush mosses and ferns carpet the woodland floor, keeping it a vibrant green throughout the year. Old drains occur throughout the wood, sometimes expanding into interesting areas of marsh.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
27.87
Short Description: 
A wonderful example of broadleaved woodland set amidst the pastoral Ayrshire countryside
Smartphone Description: 
Corsehillmuir Wood is a wonderful example of broadleaved woodland set amidst the pastoral Ayrshire countryside yet on the edge of town. Birch dominates the canopy accompanied by ash, alder and willow. Roe deer find good cover in the heart of the wood and there are plenty of nooks and crannies for birds. Lush mosses and ferns carpet the woodland floor, keeping it a vibrant green throughout the year
Location
Address: 
1km from Kilwinning
Town: 
Kilwinning
County: 
North Ayrshire
Postcode: 
KA13 7JZ
Grid ref: 
NS315435
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Enter through the metal kissing gate next to the blue sign. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
Enter through the metal kissing gate next to the blue sign.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/corsehillmuir-wood/
Photos
Photo: 
Corsehillmuir Wood
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Bogburn Flood Lagoons

Bogburn Flood Lagoons consists of three open freshwater pools surrounded by marshy grassland and swamp, a habitat favoured by wildfowl. The wet areas have reed, sedge, horsetail and meadowsweet beds. There is also semi-natural broadleaved woodland and semi-improved grassland.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
16.37
Short Description: 
Three open freshwater pools surrounded by marshy grassland and swamp
Smartphone Description: 
Bogburn Flood Lagoons consists of three open freshwater pools surrounded by marshy grassland and swamp, a habitat favoured by wildfowl. The wet areas have reed, sedge, horsetail and meadowsweet beds. There is also semi-natural broadleaved woodland and semi-improved grassland.
Location
Address: 
1km from Bathgate
Town: 
Bathgate
County: 
West Lothian
Postcode: 
EH48 2RG
Grid ref: 
NS972679
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Follow the cycleway south-east. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Follow the cycleway south-east
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/bogburn-flood-lagoons/
Photos
Photo: 
Bogburn Flood Lagoons
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Red Moss of Netherley

Red Moss of Netherley contains a variety of habitats including a raised bog with open pools, fen, marsh and woodland. Much of the bog is dominated by heather although other characteristic bog plants are also found, such as sundews and bog asphodel.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
42.35
Short Description: 
A reserve with a variety of habitats
Smartphone Description: 
Red Moss of Netherley contains a variety of habitats including a raised bog with open pools, fen, marsh and woodland. Much of the bog is dominated by heather although other characteristic bog plants are also found, such as sundews and bog asphodel.
Location
Address: 
5 miles from Stonehaven
Town: 
Stonehaven
County: 
Aberdeenshire
Postcode: 
AB39 3RY
Grid ref: 
NO857938
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Keep to the raised central pathway because deep pools, ditches and undulating ground within the bog are dangerous. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/red-moss-of-netherley/
Photos
Photo: 
The Wildlife Trusts- Nature Reserves
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Red Moss of Balerno

Originally the bed of a shallow loch that existed in the early Ice Age, Red Moss is largely composed of peat built up over thousands of years. Its domed top is covered by heather, cottongrass and varieties of sphagnum moss. Dragonflies and damselflies inhabit the small ponds, as well as common frogs toads and newts. The reserve is part of the Balerno Common SSSI mainly due to its Raised Bog habitat.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
23.17
Short Description: 
An area of peat built up over thousands of years
Smartphone Description: 
Originally the bed of a shallow loch that existed in the early Ice Age, Red Moss is largely composed of peat built up over thousands of years. Its domed top is covered by heather, cottongrass and varieties of sphagnum moss. Dragonflies and damselflies inhabit the small ponds, as well as common frogs toads and newts
Location
Address: 
2 miles from Balnero
Town: 
Balerno
County: 
City of Edinburgh
Postcode: 
EH14 7JT
Grid ref: 
NT164636
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
From the car park continue on foot on the road until the reserve entrance about 100m on the right. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
From the car park continue on foot on the road until the reserve entrance about 100m on the right.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/red-moss-of-balerno/
Photos
Photo: 
Common Frog- Neil Aldridge
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Seaton Cliffs

Seaton Cliffs has spectacular red sandstone cliffs with many sea caves, stacks, blowholes and arches formed by sea erosion. The cliffs support species-rich maritime grassland vegetation and there are also areas of wooded gorge, saltmarsh and sand dunes.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
12.49
Short Description: 
Spectacular red sandstone cliffs with many sea caves
Smartphone Description: 
Seaton Cliffs has spectacular red sandstone cliffs with many sea caves, stacks, blowholes and arches formed by sea erosion. The cliffs support species-rich maritime grassland vegetation and there are also areas of wooded gorge, saltmarsh and sand dunes
Location
Address: 
Seaton Cliffs lie 2 km from the centre of Arbroath at the end of the promenade
Town: 
Arbroath
County: 
Angus
Postcode: 
DD11 5SD
Grid ref: 
NO667416
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Take care on the cliffs as they are dangerous, particularly when conditions are slippery. Please keep to the footpath to prevent erosion and for safety reasons. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/seaton-cliffs/
Photos
Photo: 
Sea cliffs
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

East Lammermuir Deans

East Lammermuir Deans with its steep sided eroded gullies, is a haven for lime loving flora. The common rock rose found here supports a small colony of Northern Brown Argus butterfly. Small fast flowing streams, which cut through the gullies, support a variety of wildlife. The reserve is designated a SSSI for its calcareous grassland, native woodland and valley fen.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
47.52
Short Description: 
A haven for lime loving flora
Smartphone Description: 
East Lammermuir Deans with its steep sided eroded gullies, is a haven for lime loving flora. The common rock rose found here supports a small colony of Northern Brown Argus butterfly. Small fast flowing streams, which cut through the gullies, support a variety of wildlife
Location
Address: 
9km from Dunbar
Town: 
Dunbar
County: 
East Lothian
Postcode: 
EH42 1SQ
Grid ref: 
NT703700
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Access is across farmland used by sheep, dogs must be under strict control. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/east-lammermuir-deans/
Photos
Photo: 
East Lammermuir Deans
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Bo'mains Meadow

Bo'mains Meadow is a small species-rich grassland meadow, with a fanastic range of wildflowers to be seen over the summer. A former reservoir that has been infilled and is now a SSSI with over 100 different species of flowering plants. In early summer, the meadow is a wonderful mix of wildflowers and grasses attracting butterflies and insects. There are good numbers of great butterfly orchid, twayblade and common spotted orchid, all notable species. Glaucous sedge, another uncommon species, also occurs.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
3.30
Short Description: 
A small species-rich grassland meadow, with a fanastic range of wildflowers to be seen over the summer
Smartphone Description: 
Bo'mains Meadow is a small species-rich grassland meadow, with a fanastic range of wildflowers to be seen over the summer. There is a former reservoir that has been infilled and now has over 100 different species of flowering plants. In early summer, the meadow is a wonderful mix of wildflowers and grasses attracting butterflies and insects. There are good numbers of great butterfly orchid, twayblade and common spotted orcdid, all notable species. Glaucous sedge, another uncommon species, also occurs
Location
Address: 
2km from Boness
Town: 
Bo'ness
County: 
Falkirk
Postcode: 
EH51 0PQ
Grid ref: 
NS988794
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/bomains-meadow/
Photos
Photo: 
Bo'mains Meadow
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Southwick Coast

Southwick Coast is a narrow strip of land, designated as SSSI and SAC, with two dominant features: wooded cliffs (over 40 metres high) and saltmarsh. These contribute to an attractive stretch of coastline. Look out for the early purple orchids and in winter witness large numbers of greylag, pink footed and barnacle geese in Solway Firth

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
30.10
Short Description: 
A narrow strip of land with two dominant features: wooded cliffs and saltmarsh
Smartphone Description: 
Southwick Coast is a narrow strip of land, designated as SSSI and SAC, with two dominant features: wooded cliffs (over 40 metres high) and saltmarsh. These contribute to an attractive stretch of coastline. Look out for the early purple orchids and in winter witness large numbers of greylag, pink footed and barnacle geese in Solway Firth
Location
Address: 
The reserve lies to the South of the A710 Solway Coast Scenic route between Caulkerbrush and Sandyhills Bay.
Town: 
Dalbeattie
County: 
Dumfries & Galloway
Postcode: 
DG5 4PA
Grid ref: 
NX910558
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
There are laybys present along the A710 and space for one car by the minor road junction to Nether Clifton opposite the reserve entrance.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
0131 312 4765
Reserve email address: 
enquiries@swt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/southwick-coast/
Photos
Photo: 
Southwick Coast
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
July
Best time to visit
Start: 
October
End: 
March
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve