Reserves and species

Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Duns Castle

Duns Castle consists of two man-made lochs, Hen Poo and Mill Dam, surrounded by attractive mature woodland. Yellow water-lilies adorn Hen Poo in summer. The wetland areas provide feeding and breeding grounds for ducks and the woodland is managed for timber production

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
73.30
Short Description: 
Two man-made lochs, Hen Poo and Mill Dam, surrounded by attractive mature woodland
Smartphone Description: 
Duns Castle consists of two man-made lochs, Hen Poo and Mill Dam, surrounded by attractive mature woodland. Yellow water-lilies adorn Hen Poo in summer. The wetland areas provide feeding and breeding grounds for ducks and the woodland is managed for timber production
Location
Address: 
1km from Duns
Town: 
Duns
County: 
Borders
Postcode: 
TD11 3NW
Grid ref: 
NT778550
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: 
Partly wheelchair accessible.
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/duns-castle/
Photos
Photo: 
Duns Castle
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 11:37

Addiewell Bing

Once a derelict industrial site, Addiewell Bing is now a refuge for wildlife. The Bing was created by shale mining spoil. Years of planting have stabilised its slopes leaving diverse woodlands and naturally regenerated scrub, which are ideal for wildlife. Patches of bracken, heather, open grassland and marshy ground add to the habitat diversity.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
21.01
Short Description: 
Once a derelict industrial site, Addiewell Bing is now a refuge for wildlife
Smartphone Description: 
Once a derelict industrial site, Addiewell Bing is now a refuge for wildlife. The Bing was created by shale mining spoil. Years of planting have stabilised its slopes leaving diverse woodlands and naturally regenerated scrub, which are ideal for wildlife. Patches of bracken, heather, open grassland and marshy ground add to the habitat diversity.
Location
Address: 
Addiewell Bing lies north of the B792
Town: 
West Calder
County: 
West Lothian
Postcode: 
EH55 8QB
Grid ref: 
NT003631
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: 
Stiles are situated at each access point into the reserve from the road. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
Stiles are situated at each access point into the reserve from the road.
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/addiewell-bing/
Photos
Photo: 
Addiewell Bing
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
June
Best time to visit
Start: 
June
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Oldhall Ponds

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
13.75
Short Description: 
A mixed woodland and grassland reserve with two ponds
Smartphone Description: 
Oldhall Ponds is a mixed woodland and grassland reserve with two ponds. It supports wide range of common plant and animals, especially aquatic species such as damselflies and dragonflies. The ponds have both open water for wintering wildfowl and emergent vegetation round the edge for breeding ducks, moorhens and coots. The grassy areas are frequented by common lizards
Location
Address: 
The reserve is situated on the outskirts of Irvine, to the west of the B7080 (Long Drive) and immediately north of the Oldhall Roundabout
Town: 
Irvine
County: 
North Ayrshire
Postcode: 
KA11 5DG
Grid ref: 
NS337365
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 along the adjacent cycle-path. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in the lay-by approximately 400m from the Oldhall Roundabout
Walking information: 
Enter the reserve along the adjacent cycle-path.
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/oldhall-ponds/
Photos
Photo: 
Oldhall Ponds
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Loch of Lintrathen

Loch of Lintrathen is in the foothills of the Braes of Angus and attracts vast numbers of wintering wildfowl. From late autumn onwards, birds flock to the reserve in thousands, particularly geese returning from their summer breeding grounds in Iceland. It is also a water supply reservoir, managed by Scottish Water, for Dundee.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Short Description: 
In the foothills of the Braes of Angus, attracting vast numbers of wintering wildfowl
Smartphone Description: 
Loch of Lintrathen is in the foothills of the Braes of Angus and attracts vast numbers of wintering wildfowl. From late autumn onwards, birds flock to the reserve in thousands, particularly geese returning from their summer breeding grounds in Iceland. It is also a water supply reservoir, managed by Scottish Water, for Dundee.
Location
Address: 
Adjacent to Bridgend of Lintrathen, 7 miles west of Kirriemuir in Angus. It lies just off the B951 road
Town: 
Kirriemuir
County: 
Angus
Postcode: 
DD8 5JH
Grid ref: 
NO278550
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: 
One of the hides is wheelchair accessible.
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/loch-of-lintrathen/
Photos
Photo: 
Loch of Lintrathen
Best time to visit
Start: 
October
End: 
March
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Carstramon Wood

Carstramon Wood is one of the largest semi-natural broadleaved woodlands in the Galloway Woods SSSI and SAC and comprises a mix of ancient coppiced woodland around the Doon of Castramont and long established woodland in the northern half, planted over 200 years ago. Ancient beech pollards are found throughout the wood which provide valuable dead wood habitat for a number of rare insects. In spring the wood comes alive with the sound of summer migrant birds and in May the woodland floor is spectacularly carpeted with bluebells.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
71.88
Short Description: 
One of the largest semi-natural broadleaved woodlands in the Galloway Woods SSSI and SAC
Smartphone Description: 
Carstramon Wood is one of the largest semi-natural broadleaved woodlands in the Galloway Woods SSSI and SAC and comprises a mix of ancient coppiced woodland around the Doon of Castramont and long established woodland in the northern half, planted over 200 years ago. Ancient beech pollards are found throughout the wood which provide valuable dead wood habitat for a number of rare insects. In spring the wood comes alive with the sound of summer migrant birds and in May the woodland floor is spectacularly carpeted with bluebells
Location
Address: 
2 miles from Gatehouse of Fleet
Town: 
Gatehouse of Fleet
County: 
Dumfries & Galloway
Postcode: 
DG7 2BL
Grid ref: 
NX592605
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: 
The main entrance is by the parking layby, additional access points are present along the minor road and at the top of the reserve. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in lay-by
Walking information: 
The main entrance is by the parking layby, additional access points are present along the minor road and at the top of 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/carstramon-wood/
Photos
Photo: 
Carstramon Wood
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Bankhead Moss

Bankhead Moss is a small raised bog with the characteristic domed centre, and is a very rare habitat in this part of Scotland. It is surrounded by willow scrub, birch and Scots pine and the old drainage ditches are dammed to maintain high water levels. In spite of past industrial activities, there are still at least 6 different kinds of sphagnum moss actively growing in the lint holes. Around the pools there are sundews - rosette-shaped plants which trap insects as large as dragonflies on the sticky hairs fringing their leaves.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
17.85
Short Description: 
A small raised bog with the characteristic domed centre; a very rare habitat in this part of Scotland
Smartphone Description: 
Bankhead Moss is a small raised bog with the characteristic domed centre, and is a very rare habitat in this part of Scotland. It is surrounded by willow scrub, birch and Scots. In spite of past industrial activities, there are still at least 6 different kinds of sphagnum moss actively growing in the lint holes. Around the pools there are sundews - rosette-shaped plants. The drier ground is dominated by heather, cross-leaved heath and cottongrass, which conceal a good growth of lichens. The birch wood attracts birds such as redpolls and tits
Location
Address: 
The reserve lies south of the road just 500m before the village of Peat Inn
Town: 
Pitscottie
County: 
Fife
Postcode: 
KY15 5LQ
Grid ref: 
NO447103
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: 
Stile. The ground is wet and uneven. Please stay on paths. 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/bankhead-moss/
Photos
Photo: 
Bankhead Moss
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
July
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

Bemersyde Moss

Bemersyde Moss is a long narrow strip of marsh and open water lying in a "kettlehole", a shallow depression formed at the end of the last Ice Age. The reserve is designated a SSSI and consists of areas of open water, willow scrub, reed and marsh vegetation. It also supports significant numbers of wintering wildfowl, however the previous breeding colony of Black-headed Gulls has almost disappeared.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
24.83
Short Description: 
A long narrow strip of marsh and open water lying in a "kettlehole"
Smartphone Description: 
Bemersyde Moss is a long narrow strip of marsh and open water lying in a "kettlehole", a shallow depression formed at the end of the last Ice Age. The reserve is designated a SSSI and consists of areas of open water, willow scrub, reed and marsh vegetation. It also supports significant numbers of wintering wildfowl, however the previous breeding colony of Black-headed Gulls has almost disappeared.
Location
Address: 
Nearest town Melrose 13km
Town: 
Melrose
County: 
Borders
Postcode: 
TD6 9DS
Grid ref: 
NT614340
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: 
Access only provided to the hide. A boardwalk accessible to wheelchairs leads from the road to the bird viewing hide. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
A boardwalk accessible to wheelchairs leads from the road to the bird viewing hide.
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/bemersyde-moss/
Photos
Photo: 
Bemersyde Moss
Best time to visit
Start: 
October
End: 
March
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Belmaduthy Dam

Belmaduthy Dam is an excellent example of wet lowland heath and mire mosaic with lime rich flushes and groundwater seepage zones that provide conditions suitable for a range of interesting plants, including a number of orchid species.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
19.53
Short Description: 
An excellent example of wet lowland heath and mire
Smartphone Description: 
Belmaduthy Dam is an excellent example of wet lowland heath and mire mosaic with lime rich flushes and groundwater seepage zones that provide conditions suitable for a range of interesting plants, including a number of orchid species
Location
Address: 
4km from Munclochy
Town: 
Munlochy
County: 
Highlands
Postcode: 
IV8 8PQ
Grid ref: 
NH643571
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: 
Please be careful of uneven ground. The reserve is accessed by a path from the car park. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Walking information: 
The reserve is accessed by a path from the car park
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/belmaduthy-dam/
Photos
Photo: 
Belmaduthy Dam
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 11:37

Gight Wood

On the steep south facing slopes of the Ythan River, Gight Wood is one of the least disturbed areas of lowland woodland remaining in Aberdeenshire, with many native deciduous trees. A key feature of the landscape is the ruin of Gight Castle once home to Lord Bryon

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
35.34
Short Description: 
One of the least disturbed areas of lowland woodland remaining in Aberdeenshire
Smartphone Description: 
On the steep south facing slopes of the Ythan River, Gight Wood is one of the least disturbed areas of lowland woodland remaining in Aberdeenshire, with many native deciduous trees. A key feature of the landscape is the ruin of Gight Castle once home to Lord Bryon
Location
Address: 
3km upstream of Methlick and 5km east of Fyvie, lying off the B9005
Town: 
Ellon
County: 
Aberdeenshire
Postcode: 
AB53 8LX
Grid ref: 
NJ820392
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: 
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/gight-wood/
Photos
Photo: 
Gight Wood
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by scottish
2011-05-04 11:37

Johnston Terrace Garden

Johnston Terrace at 0.07 hectares and located in the heart of the Old Town in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle is the smallest and probably most urban SWT Wildlife Reserve. On what was previously a neglected piece of land SWT has created an oasis for a range of wildlife by planting trees, shrubs and wildflowers to provide shelter, food and nesting sites. The garden is locked to prevent vandalism. There is an Open Day in the summer. Access can be arranged by contacting SWT.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Size: 
0.07
Short Description: 
The smallest and probably most urban SWT Wildlife Reserve
Smartphone Description: 
Johnston Terrace, at 0.07 hectares and located in the heart of the Old Town in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, is the smallest and probably most urban SWT Wildlife Reserve. On what was previously a neglected piece of land SWT has created an oasis for a range of wildlife by planting trees, shrubs and wildflowers to provide shelter, food and nesting sites.
Location
Address: 
South of Johnstone Terrace adjacent to 25, Johnstone Terrace in the west and the Patrick Geddes steps in the East
Town: 
Edinburgh
County: 
City of Edinburgh
Postcode: 
EH1 2ND
Grid ref: 
NT254735
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: 
Key required
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for key. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Walking information: 
The reserve is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, 50m below the Castle esplanade, which offers a top-down view of the garden. More precisely, the garden lies to the south of Johnstone Terrace adjacent to 25, Johnstone Terrace in the west and the Patrick Geddes steps in the 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/johnston-terrace-garden/
Photos
Photo: 
Johnston Terrace Garden
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve