Top spots
TOP SPOTS
SPEY BAY OS LANDRANGER 28
Spey Bay is a beautiful coastal reserve with the largest shingle beach in Scotland. Constant changes caused by the river create a succession of habitats, from bare shingle to coastal grasslands, brackish saltmarsh and wet woodland. An enjoyable 2.5 mile circular walk can be done on an unsurfaced but relatively flat track.
CARRON DAM OS LANDRANGER 65
Carron Dam is a partially drained reservoir with wetland, rich fen and deciduous woodland. Specialised plants such as gypsywort, remote sedge and water-plantain thrive in the wetlands. Water voles and water rails can sometimes be seen along the banks. A path leads around the reserve from Stenhouse Road.
Beinn Iadain
LOCH OF LINTRATHEN OS LANDRANGER 53
Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve
Beinn na h-Uamha
This beautiful inland loch is a reservoir for Angus and Dundee. In the winter, large numbers of wintering birds, particularly greylag geese, visit the reserve. There are two hides on the banks of the loch which can be accessed by separate paths. The hide on the east shore is wheelchair accessible.
KNOCKSHINNOCH LAGOONS OS LANDRANGER 71
Arienas woods
Arienas Loch P
Meall Achadh a’ Chuirn
The open water, islands, marshland, reedbeds and willow carr make this reserve important for birdlife in the Nith Valley. Migrant and wintering birds can be seen from autumn to early spring and in summer, plant and insect enthusiasts can enjoy the partially vegetated coal spoil heap.
Grid ref: NJ325657
Grid ref: NS875826
Grid ref: NO278550
Grid ref: NS608137
NOVEMBER 2015 SCOTTISH WILDLIFE 37
© Brian Tunnard
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