Abernethy Forest (National Nature Reserve)

The largest native Scots pinewood in Britain. The combination of woodland and bog habitats provides ideal conditions for breeding birds and insects, including osprey, capercaillie and crested tits.

www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/reserve.asp?NNRId=19

Aigas Field Centre

Holiday programmes plus accomodation based on the wildlife, scenery and history of the wild Highlands of Scotland. Also undertake expeditions based in Orkney and Shetland.

www.aigas.co.uk

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

Visitor Centre, cafe and trips to the top of the lighthouse - a good spot for whale watching.

www.ardnamurchan.u-net.com

Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre

Interactive exhibition, tearoom, gift and book shop set within stunning "living building". Perfect for families, whatever the weather.

www.ardnamurchannaturalhistorycentre.co.uk

Beinn Eighe (National Nature Reserve)

Visitor centre (open Easter to October)Facilities include mountain and woodland trails for all abilities, plus a basic camp site. Sited overlooking Loch Maree with mountain views and ancient pinewood.

www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/reserve.asp?NNRId=15

Glen Affric (National Nature Reserve)

Home to one of Scotland's largest ancient pinewoods, and an array of typical highland wildlife including golden eagle, pine marten, capercaillie, otters and red-throated divers.

SNH website or the Forestry Commission website

Handa Island

Offshore island, reknowned for its sea cliffs teeming with nearly 200,000 breeding sea birds. Visit between April and September to see the sea birds, also wild flowers during the summer months. Access is by small boat from Tarbet - check website carefully before going for times and fares. No ferry on Sundays.

www.swt.org.uk/wildlife/popup_reserves/north/handa.htm

Highland Wildlife Park

www.highlandwildlifepark.org

Insh Marshes (National Nature Reserve)

One of the most important wetlands in Europe, with nesting waders in the summer and winter migrants and roosting hen harriers over the winter months. Facilities include three woodland trails and two hides.

SNH website or RSPB website

Isle of Eigg

Three areas of this beautiful island are established SWT Reserves. Habitats include woodland, moorland, raised bog and willow & hazel scrub. Best to visit during the summer for the flowers, butterflies, marine life and birds. Access is by CalMac ferry from Mallaig all year round, or during the summer months a service is provided by Arisaig Marine.

www.swt.org.uk/wildlife/popup_reserves/north/eigg.htm

Loch Fleet (SWT Reserve)

Tidal basin with mudflats, heath, dunes and pine woodland. Visit all year round for seald, waders and ducks. Summer also sees wild flowers, terns, waders, fishing osprey and butterflies, whilst the winter months bring wild fowl, hen harriers and peregrines.

www.swt.org.uk/wildlife/popup_reserves/north/lochfleet.htm

Loch Garten and Osprey Centre

Sited within the Abernethy Forest National Nature Reserve is the Osprey Centre, which overlooks the osprey nest by Loch Garten. Facilities include the visitor centre, toilets, guided walks plus the famous "nest camera". Well worth a visit for all ages.

www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/lochgarten/index.asp

Rothiemurchus Estate

Rothiemurchus offers a unique blend of beautiful landscape, walking, cycling, fishing, pony and quad treks and other exciting activities for you to enjoy.

www.rothiemurchus.net

Rum (National Nature Reserve)

Reknowned for its stunning landscape, archeological sites and wildlife, Rum is well worth making the effort to visit. Around a third of the worlds population of manx shearwaters nest here in a unique mountain-top colony. Access is by CalMac ferry from Mallaig all year round, or during the summer months a service is provided by Arisaig Marine.

www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/reserve.asp?NNRId=22