Reserves and species

Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:38

Dalmellington Moss

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
28.64
Short Description: 
A raised bog, uniform in appearance, and floodplain wetlands
Smartphone Description: 
This site comprises a raised bog and floodplain wetlands. The raised bog is uniform in appearance, being dominated by tall tussocky deergrass and low growing heathy vegetation over a layer of Sphagnum mosses. The bog is ringed and bisected by a strip of purple moor-grass mire. They consist of stands of tall vegetation and wet woodland. The reserve supports important plants, birds and invertebrates.
Location
Address: 
On the A713 between Ayr and Dalmellington about 1 mile west of the town close, to the junction with the B741
Town: 
Dalmellington
County: 
East Ayrshire
Postcode: 
KA6 7PN
Grid ref: 
NS465063
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: 
Cross the road to the reserve sign and find the sleeper bridge over the roadside ditch. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
The car park is just inside the access road to Chalmerston Opencast Coal Site.
Walking information: 
Cross the road to the reserve sign and find the sleeper bridge over the roadside ditch.
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/dalmellington-moss/
Photos
Photo: 
Dalmellington Moss
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Blackcraig Wood

Blackcraig Wood is a semi-natural ancient woodland of oak, birch, ash and wych elm. Hazel, rowan, holly and hawthorn grow underneath and where the canopy is less dense the ground is carpeted with ivy, bluebell and greater woodrush. Of the six Scottish bat species, pipistrelle, brown long-eared and noctule bats are found here.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
18.47
Short Description: 
A semi-natural ancient woodland
Smartphone Description: 
Blackcraig Wood is a semi-natural ancient woodland of oak, birch, ash and wych elm. Hazel, rowan, holly and hawthorn grow underneath and where the canopy is less dense the ground is carpeted with ivy, bluebell and greater woodrush. Of the six Scottish bat species, pipistrelle, brown long-eared and noctule bats are found here
Location
Address: 
3km from Newton Stewart
Town: 
Newton Stewart
County: 
Dumfries & Galloway
Postcode: 
DG8 7AT
Grid ref: 
NX440641
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: 
A linear path through the reserve can be accessed via the Forestry Commission arboretum at Kirroughtree. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
A linear path through the reserve can be accessed via the Forestry Commission arboretum at Kirroughtree.
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/blackcraig-wood/
Photos
Photo: 
Blackcraig Wood
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Perceton Wood

Perceton Wood is a long-established, mixed broadleaved woodland with mature oak, beech, ash, sycamore, lime and horse chestnut. A well-vegetated pond contributes to the habitat and species diversity of the reserve. This 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.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
2.58
Short Description: 
A long-established, mixed broadleaved woodland with mature oak, beech, ash, sycamore, lime and horse chestnut
Smartphone Description: 
Perceton Wood is a long-established, mixed broadleaved woodland with mature oak, beech, ash, sycamore, lime and horse chestnut. A well-vegetated pond contributes to the habitat and species diversity of the reserve. This 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.
Location
Address: 
2 miles north-east of the centre of Irvine on Middleton Road.
Town: 
Irvine
County: 
North Ayrshire
Postcode: 
KA11 2AZ
Grid ref: 
NS355403
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 the reserve by the kissing-gate beside the reserve sign. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park at the roadside beside the gate
Walking information: 
Enter the reserve by the kissing-gate beside the reserve 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/perceton-wood/
Photos
Photo: 
Autumn Leaves- Chris Maguire
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Knowetop Lochs

Knowetop Lochs is a small but diverse upland reserve. Two small lochs are separated by a ridge of birch woodland, fringed by reed-swamp, bog and willow scrub with areas of wet and dry heath. Much of the reserve is marshy with willow thickets. This diverse range of habitats supports an equally diverse range of species, including otter, adder, scotch argus, large heath, barn owl and water vole.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
24.49
Short Description: 
A small but diverse upland reserve
Smartphone Description: 
Knowetop Lochs is a small but diverse upland reserve. Two small lochs are separated by a ridge of birch woodland, fringed by reed-swamp, bog and willow scrub with areas of wet and dry heath. Much of the reserve is marshy with willow thickets. This diverse range of habitats supports an equally diverse range of species, including otter, adder, scotch argus, large heath, barn owl and water vole.
Location
Address: 
On the A712, 5 miles west of the village of Corsock in Dumfries and Galloway
Town: 
Corsock
County: 
Dumfries & Galloway
Postcode: 
DG7 3EA
Grid ref: 
NX706786
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: 
Please stay on the footpaths due to ground nesting birds on the lochs and heath and adders..
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking is in a layby beside the reserve entrance gate and 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/knowetop-lochs/
Photos
Photo: 
Barn owl- Bob Coyle
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Possil Marsh

Possil Marsh Wildlife Reserve is made up of a shallow loch fringed with marsh, fen, and willow scrub (which includes some rare willow species). It is an important staging post during spring and autumn migration for waterfowl and warblers, with wigeon and teal numbers peaking at around 200-300 in November. The site is designated as a SSSI, and breeding birds include reed bunting, grasshopper warbler, moorhen and the elusive water rail.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
30.80
Short Description: 
A shallow loch fringed with marsh, fen, and willow scrub
Smartphone Description: 
Possil Marsh Wildlife Reserve is made up of a shallow loch fringed with marsh, fen, and willow scrub (which includes some rare willow species). It is an important staging post during spring and autumn migration for waterfowl and warblers, with wigeon and teal numbers peaking at around 200-300 in November. Great crested grebe, little grebe, and redshank are among the less frequent visitors, and green-winged teal, and shoveler ducks have been recorded. Roe deer are often seen, particularly during winter
Location
Address: 
The reserve lies adjacent to High Possil and Lambhill, bounded by the Forth and Clyde Canal and the A879.
Town: 
Lambhill
County: 
Glasgow
Postcode: 
G22 7PP
Grid ref: 
NS585700
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: 
Dogs should be kept on leads during the breeding bird season (April to August).. Starting at the disabled parking off the main road, follow the canal tow path and then waymarkers.
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Starting at the disabled parking off the main road, follow the canal tow path and then waymarkers.
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/possil-marsh/
Photos
Photo: 
Marshland
Best time to visit
Start: 
October
End: 
March
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 11:37

Spey Bay

Spey Bay is part of the largest area of coastal shingle in Scotland. Constant erosion and deposition by the river creates a range of habitats from bare shingle to reed beds, freshwater marsh and brackish saltmarsh. These habitats support many breeding birds, a rich flora and diverse invertebrate communities.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Short Description: 
Part of the largest area of coastal shingle in Scotland
Smartphone Description: 
Spey Bay is part of the largest area of coastal shingle in Scotland. Constant erosion and deposition by the river creates a range of habitats from bare shingle to reed beds, freshwater marsh and brackish saltmarsh. These habitats support many breeding birds, a rich flora and diverse invertebrate communities.
Location
Address: 
Spey Bay lies 8 miles north-east of Elgin, at the end of the B9015 (Kingston) or the B9014 (Tugnet).
Town: 
Elgin
County: 
Moray
Postcode: 
IV32 7RA
Grid ref: 
NJ325657
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
Shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
The Speyside Way and the National Cycle Network pass close to the reserve. 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/spey-bay/
Photos
Photo: 
Spey Bay
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Carron Dam

Carron Dam, a partially drained reservoir, has established fen vegetation surrounded by a strip of deciduous woodland. Designated a SSSI, there are a number of locally uncommon plants and over 50 species of birds have been recorded. Plants include Gipsywort, Remote Sedge, Water Plantain and Celery-leaved Crowfoot. Water rail, a rare species in the Central Region of Scotland, has been known to breed here.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
15.63
Short Description: 
A partially drained reservoir with an established fen vegetation
Smartphone Description: 
Carron Dam, a partially drained reservoir, has established fen vegetation surrounded by a strip of deciduous woodland. There are a number of locally uncommon plants and over 50 species of birds have been recorded. Plants include Gipsywort, Remote Sedge, Water Plantain and Celery-leaved Crowfoot. Water rail, a rare species in the Central Region of Scotland, has been known to breed here.
Location
Address: 
2km from Falkirk
Town: 
Falkirk
County: 
Falkirk
Postcode: 
FK5 3BH
Grid ref: 
NS875826
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: 
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/carron-dam/
Photos
Photo: 
Carron Dam
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Thornton Glen

Thornton Glen is a steep, narrow gorge with broadleaved woodland. The gorge is overlooked by the ruined Innerwick Castle. Most of the glen is covered by ash and elm, with ramsons and ferns in the undergrowth

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
7.44
Short Description: 
A steep, narrow gorge with broadleaved woodland
Smartphone Description: 
Thornton Glen is a steep, narrow gorge with broadleaved woodland. The gorge is overlooked by the ruined Innerwick Castle. Most of the glen is covered by ash and elm, with ramsons and ferns in the undergrowth
Location
Address: 
6 miles from Dunbar
Town: 
Dunbar
County: 
East Lothian
Postcode: 
EH42 1QT
Grid ref: 
NT735741
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 steading walk west along the road and just past the cottages on the left there is a stile into the reserve. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
From the steading walk west along the road and just past the cottages on the left there is a stile into the reserve.
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/thornton-glen/
Photos
Photo: 
Thornton Glen
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
June
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Rahoy Hills

The Rahoy Hills encompass a diverse range of habitats from windswept grasslands, mires and heaths, to cliffs, lochans and oak woodlands. The cliffs support tall-herb and arctic-alpine plants and a pair of golden eagle. Red deer roam the open moors

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Short Description: 
A diverse range of habitats to be seen here
Smartphone Description: 
The Rahoy Hills encompass a diverse range of habitats from windswept grasslands, mires and heaths, to cliffs, lochans and oak woodlands. The cliffs support tall-herb and arctic-alpine plants and a pair of golden eagle. Red deer roam the open moors
Location
Address: 
5 miles north of Lochaline, off the A884
Town: 
Lochaline
County: 
Highlands
Postcode: 
PA34 5XE
Grid ref: 
NM690535
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: 
Much of this reserve is rugged upland and walkers should be prepared for this. There is a well maintained route from the Black Glen to Arienas Point. Access is from the Black Glen car park. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Access is from the Black Glen car park
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/rahoy-hills/
Photos
Photo: 
Rahoy Hills
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Linn Dean

Linn Dean is a steep-sided glen that supports a wide range of dry and wet grassland. In summer, its south-facing bank is ablaze with wildflowers including common rock rose; the grassy slope opposite carries several stands of juniper; and deeper, damper parts support unusual mosses and liverworts

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
24.86
Short Description: 
A steep-sided glen supporting a wide range of dry and wet grassland
Smartphone Description: 
Linn Dean is a steep-sided glen that supports a wide range of dry and wet grassland. In summer, its south-facing bank is ablaze with wildflowers including common rock rose; the grassy slope opposite carries several stands of juniper; and deeper, damper parts support unusual mosses and liverworts
Location
Address: 
Adjacent to the A68, approximately 10 miles south-east of Dalkeith, Midlothian
Town: 
Dalkeith
County: 
Midlothian
Postcode: 
EH37 5TG
Grid ref: 
NT468594
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 reserve. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in lay-by on southbound A68 at top of Soutra hill adjacent to reserve.
Walking information: 
No formal routes on reserve.
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/linn-dean/
Photos
Photo: 
Linn Dean
Best time to visit
Start: 
June
End: 
July
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve