VisitScotland has teamed up with Scottish Natural Heritage and Michelin to produce the first ever I-Spy guide to Scottish Nature. Perfect for family breaks closer to home, the guides are a surprising way to learn about Scotland’s wildlife and nature in a responsible manner this summer.
From forest and farmland to mountains and moorland, Scotland’s National Nature Reserves (NNR) can be found across the country, from the northernmost tip of the Shetland Isles to the country’s most southern coast at Dumfries and Galloway.
With pages of spectacular images and information on many of the country’s natural wonders, discover where to find wildlife gems. Track down the elusive wildcat at Loch Fleet NNR; encounter captivating capercallie in Abernethy NNR; see hen harriers soar in Loch Leven NNR and watch grey seals bathe in the waters at Caerlaverock NNR.
Each NNR is free to enter and reserves are open all year round, housing some of Scotland’s most surprising hidden residents. These include:
- The largest single island gannet colony in the world at Bass Rock, off the coast of East Lothian
- Sutherland’s Eas a’chual Aluinn, the highest waterfall in Scotland
- Pine Marten, a cheeky cousin of the badger which can be found in coniferous forests mainly in the Highlands
- Bog Myrtle – a natural midge repellent found on Scottish hillsides
As readers discover each of the guide’s natural surprises, they can collect points, with double points for species found on NNR’s, and for each 1000 points reached readers can claim an I-Spy certificate.
To receive a free copy of the I-Spy guide log on to the website and download a voucher. Then simply present the voucher at any VisitScotland Information Centre across the country to receive your guide.
