Scotland’s National Nature Reserves

Forvie NNR is one of a suite of National Nature Reserves in Scotland.National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are some of the best for everyone to enjoy the magic and beauty of Scotland’s nature.  These reserves help protect an amazing range of wildlife and landscapes, including many rare species and habitats of international importance.

If you would like to find out more about NNRs or are thinking of visiting Scotland’s NNR website has information about all the NNRs in Scotland.  You’ll find information on where they are and what there is to see & do on these sites.Or for a quick summary of each site you can download the visitor guide.

  • Marram grass growing on the sand dunes at Tentsmuir NNR, Forth and Borders Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH
  • Folded cliffs at St.Abbs Head, Berwickshire. ©Laurie Campbell/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Reedmace and sedges growing in Loch Davan, Muir of Dinnet NNR, Grampian Area._©Lorne Gill/SNH_For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Puffins resting on a clifftop on the Isle of Noss NNR, Shetland. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Natterjack toad ponds at Caerlaverock NNR, Dumfries-shire. © Lorne Gill/SNH__For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Viewing tower at Flanders Moss NNR, Argyll and Stirling Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Scot’s pines, Glen Tanar, Deeside, Grampian Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • A raft of Shearwaters taking off with the Isle of Rum NNR beyond. West Highland Area. ©Laurie Campbell/SNH
  • A young woman walking on a footpath at Craigellachie NNR, Aviemore, East Highland Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Beech trees and leave covered path at Cleghorn Glen, Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve. Strathclyde and Ayrshire Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 4
  • A blanket bog at Hermaness NNR, Unst, Shetland._©Lorne Gill/SNH_For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Pipeworm monolith, Knockan Crag NNR, North Highland Area._©Lorne Gill/SNH_For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Moine Mhor NNR, Argyll.__©Lorne Gill/SNH__For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk
  • Sculptures and raised walkway at Blawhorn Moss NNR, Forth and Borders Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or http://www.snh.org.uk