Nature and Wildlfe

Get close to nature throughout Southern Scotland

The area of the Southern Uplands is exceptionally diverse in landscape and facilities, making it the perfect place in Scotland for your bird watching and nature based holiday. The natural habitats of Southern Scotland range from sand and mudflats through forest and moorland and attract many species of bird, from Golden Plover and Lapwing to Red Kite and Buzzards.

With many exceptional natural reserves and specialist trails for you to discover, including the Galloway Kite Trail, you are sure to find Southern Scotland a treasure of natural wildlife.