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Balmacora,
IV40 8DN.
Tel: 01599 566325

A 5,600 acre estate where walkers can enjoy good views of Skye, Kintail and Applecross. A popular attraction is the Lochalsh Woodland Garden.

RSPB Reserve Abernethy Forest,
Forest Lodge,
Boat of Garten,
PH25 3EF.
Tel: 01479 810363

Within it's 30,760 acres of Scots Pine forest, moorland, bogs and mountain are Ospreys, Scottish Crossbills, Capercaillies and Black Grouse.

Crathes Castle and Gardens,
Crathes,
AB31 3QJ.
Tel: 01330 844525

The grounds include a 3 acre walled garden with many unusual plants, and wild gardens with 6 nature trails and a visitor centre.

Glencoe Visitor Centre,
Glencoe,
PA39 4HX.
Tel: 01855 811307

Ideal countryside for experienced hillclimbers and walkers. Wildlife in the area includes wildcats, golden eagles and red deer. The visitor centre has video displays.

Kildrummy Castle Gardens,
Kildrummy,
AB33 8RA.
Tel: 019755 71277

Features an alpine garden, water garden, and surrounding woodland.

Aden Country Park,
Mintlaw,
AB42 5FQ.
Tel: 01771 622857

Over 200 acres of woodland to explore, with nature trails and a wildlife centre.

Torridon Countryside Centre,
The Mains,
Torridon,
Isle of Skye,
IV22 2EZ
Tel: 01445 791221

The centre provides audio visual displays on local wildlife, and is located in an area of outstanding mountain scenery.

Camperdown Country Park,
Dundee,
DD2 4TF.
Tel: 01382 434296

Nearly 400 acres of parkland with forest trails. The wide variety of trees include the rare Camperdown Elm, and there is also a wildlife centre with a collection of native animals.

RSPB Reserve Vane Farm,
by Loch Leven,
KY13 7LX.
Tel: 01577 862355

One of the most popular reserves in Scotland, noted for it's pink footed geese. It has a nature trail, and a hide overlooking Loch Leven.

Fascally,
Pitlochry.
Tel: 01350 727284

A mature woodland on the banks of Loch Fascally, with forest walks, a nature trail and picnic area.

Balloch Castle Country Park,
Balloch,
G83 8LX.
Tel: 01389 758216

Part of a regional park covering 170 square miles. Features nature trails and a visitor centre giving details about the local wildlife.

WWT Caerlaverock,
Eastpark Farm,
Caerlaverock,
DG1 4RS.
Tel: 01387 770200

One of the most important locations for wintering wildfowl including Barnacle Geese. Features 23 hides for excellent views. Natterjack toads and barn owls can also be seen.

Culzean Castle and Country Park,
KA19 8LE.
Tel: 01655 760274

This was Scotlands first country park and covers an area of 563 acres including woodland, shoreline, parkland and a visitor centre.

Linn Park,
Cathcart,
Glasgow,
G44 5TA.
Tel: 0141 637 1147

The park covers 200 acres and includes a nature trail, riverside and woodland walks and a children's zoo.

Rouken Glen Park,
Giffnock,
G46 7UG.
Tel: 0141 621 3137

The park features a butterfly kingdom, riverside walks and a wooded glen with a waterfall at the end.

Victoria Park,
Whiteinch,
G11 7EJ.
Tel: 0141 959 2128

Features an arboretum, tree lined walks, and some fossilised tree stumps approximatley 230 million years old.

Chatelherault,
Ferniegair,
Hamilton,
ML3 7UE.
Tel: 01698 426213

Features 500 acres of parkland including parts designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Argyll Forest Park,
Kilmun,
PA23 8SE.
Tel: 01369 840666

Features a number of forest walks and picnic sites in rugged, scenic countryside.

Kelburn Country Centre,
Fairlie,
Largs,
KA29 0BE.
Tel: 01475 568685

Includes Kelburn Glen with waterfalls, gorges, gardens, walks, picnic areas and good views over the Firth of Clyde. Also features a nature centre and pets corner.

RSPB Nature Reserve,
Largs Road,
Lochwinnoch,
PA12 4JF.
Tel: 01505 842663

Features a nature trail through deciduous woodland, observation tower and hides, an RSPB shop, and an exhibition room.

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