Nature Reserves, Museums and Tourist Attractions in South East Scotland

Bemersyde Moss (Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve)

The marsh and shallow loch provide a breeding site for around 15,000 black-headed gulls, plus a haven for over wintering wildfowl. The hide is wheelchair accessible.

Further information is on the SWT web page for Bemersyde Moss.

Dalkeith Country Park

Guided walks, talks and special school activities on topics including forestry, wildlife and
landscape history.

www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk

Glenholm Wildlife Project

Woodland and wetland areas with hide and walks. Tea shop..

www.glenholm.dircon.co.uk/wildlife/iwetland.html

Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre

In little over a decade, these former railway sidings in heavily industrialised Grangemouth have been transformed into a green oasis of woodland, meadows and ponds. The on-site nursery provides native plants for the site and there are frequent ranger-led activities. The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers is also involved on site and runs their "green gym" sessions regularly.

The main information about the site is available from the Scottish Wildlife Trust website. See also the contact details on the BTCV website for the Green Gym days. You can also view a video of the Centre on the BBC website.

Kailzie Gardens Osprey Watch

Part of the Tweed Valley Osprey Project, the viewing facility has a live video feed of the nestong birds during the summer months.

Further information from the gardens Osprey Watch web page.

Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre

Offers a unique fish's-eye-view of the underwater world of the Atlantic Salmon using live underwater camera footage and interpretation displays.

Red Moss of Balerno (Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve)

The raised bog is home to a wide range of birds and butterflies, as well as lichens, mosses, insects and amphibians. Access to the bog is on a boardwalk,and it is not advised to stray from this due to the sensitive nature of the habitat.

Further information is available online from the Scottish Wildlife Trust website.

St Abb's Head (National Nature Reserve)

The steep cliffs provide breeding sites for puffins, kittiwakes, fulmars, shags , guillemots and razorbills. The adjoining coastal grasslands are rich in wild flowers, particularly in the spring.

Further information on St Abbs Head ia available on the SNH website.

Scottish Seabird Centre

www.seabird.org

Tweed Valley Osprey Watch

The project helps protect and encourage breeding ospreys, while improving peoples knowledge and enjoyment of these wonderful birds. Their watch centres are at Kailzie Gardens and Glentress Forest.

Further information ia available on the Forestry Commission website for the project.