Locations

Eskrigg Reserve is on the site of an old curling pond. It occupies seven acres and contains a mixture of habitats including mixed woodland, grassland, heathland, willow carr,... 
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Carlingwark Loch is a large inland freshwater loch on the edge of Castle Douglas. The loch is partially zoned for recreational use. There is a circular footpath encompassing... 
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The Wood of Cree nature reserve includes the largest area of ancient oak woodland in southern Scotland. It comprises over 600 hectares of woodland, wood pasture, moorland,... 
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Carsegowan Moss is one of the best remaining bogs which once formed a large area of peatlands along the Solway. Cranberry, bog asphodel, cross-leaved heath, common and hare's... 
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Corehead Farm is an upland hill farm. It occupies 640 ha across 5 valleys forming the headwaters of Annan Water. On the western edge is the Devil’s Beef Tub, while on the... 
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The Crook of Baldoon occupies 196 hectares and is part of the Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve.  The Crook consists of 98 hectares of saltmarsh, 72 hectares of farmed... 
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Balloch Wood offers walkers a relaxing walk through richly varied woodland, full of colour and movement.  A short walk along the village main street, turning left towards... 
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Castle Loch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and contains a mixture of habitats including willow and alder carr, oak woodland and grazed marshland.  The site is part... 
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Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve is situated along the Moffat Water Valley in the heart of the Southern Uplands.  This National Trust for Scotland property extends over 922... 
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Moffat Community Nature Reserve is an old quarry. Over one million tonnes of sand and gravel were extracted from the Dyke Farm quarry by Patersons of Greenoakhill Ltd. The... 
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Aldouran Wetland Garden lies between the foot of Aldouran Glen (‘Glen of the Otter’) and the village of Leswalt. It incorporates a sensory garden and a wetland habitat of... 
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The Mull of Galloway is a small, but spectacular nature reserve at the southernmost point of Scotland. It comprises around 12 hectares of  maritime heath and herb rich... 
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Loch Ken is part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme, built in the 1930’s. This hydro scheme was far ahead of it’s time because the waters is re used five times to generate... 
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WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre   is a stunning nature reserve where the wild world still has the power to touch, thrill and inspire. Witness year round wildlife spectacles... 
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Wigtown Bay LNR is the largest Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Britain at just under 3000ha. It is managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council along with a management Committee of... 
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Threave Bat Reserve; Scotland’s first and only bat reserve. Threave is a great place for bats, its mixed habitat provides for the seven different species there, including the... 
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The National Trust for Scotland has managed Threave Estate since 1948 providing a safe haven for many species of birds, mammals and insects.  Threave Estate and Nature... 
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Notable animal species include: roe deer, fallow deer, red squirrel, buzzard, great spotted woodpecker. Summer visitors include blackcap, willow warbler, chiffchaff, swallow... 
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Notable animal species in the Glentrool area include: Roe deer, fallow deer, red deer and wild goats in the nearby hills, pine marten, golden eagle, adder, red squirrels,... 
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Notable animal species at Clatteringshaws include: Roe deer, Pipistrelle bat, red kite, possible sightings of osprey, greylag geese, sandpiper, occasional oystercatcher,... 
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Notable animal species along the forest drive: Red kite, roe deer, possible sightings of osprey at Stroan loch, sandpiper, adder, red squirrels, buzzard, great spotted... 
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Notable animal species along the forest drive: Red kite, roe deer, possible sightings of osprey at Stroan loch, sandpiper, adder, red squirrels, buzzard, great spotted... 
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Notable animal species along the forest drive: Black grouse, red deer, roe deer, buzzard, golden eagle, Peregrine falcon Summer visitors include grasshopper warbler... 
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Notable animal species at The Wild Goat Park. Wild Goat Other wildlife you might spot at the Wild Goat Park include raven, peregrine, buzzard Best in: great all... 
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Notable animal species. Black grouse Other wildlife you might spot in this area include: roe deer, buzzard, golden eagle, Peregrine falcon, grasshopper warbler, sand... 
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Notable animal species at The Red Deer Range. Red Deer Other wildlife you might spot at the Deer Range include crossbill, chaffinch, black grouse, raven, buzzard.... 
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Applegarthtown Wildlife Sanctuary is a former wasteland site, owned by the Crown Estate, which was flooded in 1984 to create a nature reserve.  It is a wetland habitat of... 
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Camer Woods comprise High Camer and Low Camer and form part of the Forest Habitat Network managed by Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) on behalf of Forestry... 
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Knockman Wood forms part of the Forest Habitat Network managed by Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS).  The 280... 
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Caldons Wood , part of Glentrool Oakwoods, forms part of the Forest Habitat Network managed by Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) on behalf of Forestry Commission... 
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Buchan and Glenhead Woods , part of Glentrool Oakwoods, forms part of the Forest Habitat Network managed by Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) on behalf of Forestry... 
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With stunning views across both the River Dee and Loch ken, Ken-Dee Marshes is a nature reserve to enjoy all year round, whether you are looking for wildlife or just a quiet... 
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The Moorland bird feeding station is situated on the south side of Langholm moor, at Broomholmshiels,  and is a community resource as well as a pleasant visitor attraction.  An... 
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Langholm moor is historically a successful red grouse moor in the ownership of the Buccleuch Estates.  Unmanaged for several years, it is currently the site of a demonstration... 
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Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve is part of the much larger SSSI, SAC and SPA complex and also makes up part of the Nith Estuary National Scenic Area. It presents a... 
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Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve represents one of the most threatened habitats in the world. The sodden surface of the bog is a palette of green, purple and red shades... 
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Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve is one of the wildest and remotest corners of southwest Scotland. Dominated by an imposing granite hill, shaped and sculpted by the... 
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Mereshead Nature reserve is an important part of the Solway European marine site. The reserve has a mosaic of habitats which includes intertidal mudflats, sand dunes,... 
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Knowetop Lochs is situated beside the Barlay Burn on the A712 between Balmaclellan and Corsock and has real upland feel to it. It has a rich variety of habitats including 2... 
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The NTS' Rockcliffe property is about 120 acres in size and sits between the villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford.  It includes Rough Island and a thin strip of coastline... 
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Venniehill is a species rich wildflower meadow on a south facing slope overlooking Gatehouse of Fleet and the surrounding countryside. Situated in the Fleet Valley National... 
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Williamwood is a working beef and sheep farm, which is farmed as much for Nature as for food production. It extends to nearly 300 acres and contains a mixture of habitats,... 
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Southwick Coast is a fascinating stretch of coastline with wooded cliffs (over 40m high) and extensive saltmarsh. Look out for the orchids and butterflies in summer, and in... 
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Cream o’ Galloway is the Visitor Attraction at Rainton organic farm on the edge of the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area. Open to visitors, the farm is set in a beautiful... 
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Stenhouse Wood is an ancient woodland of ash, wych elm and oak that climbs up the side of the Shinnel Glen near Tynron, mid-Nithsdale, and supports a rich flora and fauna. Red... 
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The Galloway Activity Centre is situated at the north east end of Loch Ken.  The centre enjoys stunning views over Loch Ken and up the Glenkens, enjoyed by customers using our... 
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