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Make your own bird feeder
Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make simple bird feeders to encourage birds to your garden.
Mountain sandwort in decline on Ben Lawers NNR
Detailed monitoring of mountain sandwort, a rare arctic-alpine plant which grows high on Ben Lawers, has shown a worrying decline.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Ben Lawers
Ben Lawers NNR is teeming with wildlife – from tiny insects to Scotland’s largest mammal, the red deer. A number of species have especially adapted to the extreme mountain conditions.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Balmacara Estate
From mixed woodland to an outstanding scenic coastline, the whole estate supports a wide variety of wildlife.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Torridon
The variety of wildlife at Torridon is astonishing – there’s something here for everyone’s interests, from the tiny and feathered to the (very) large and hairy!
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Kintail
This beautiful stretch of West Highland landscape includes towering mountains, a rocky coastline and salt marshes. As a result, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Red squirrels at Threave
Red squirrel conservation work is taking place at Threave Garden and Estate, giving visitors, staff and volunteers the opportunity to enjoy meeting this wonderful animal.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Goatfell
The wildest and highest parts of Arran are also home to an incredible range of amazing wildlife, including a number of Scotland’s most iconic species.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Grey Mare’s Tail
Grey Mare’s Tail is one of the most spectacular landmarks in southern Scotland. As you venture through this hanging valley, a wealth of wildlife species are revealed.