Scotland's National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are magical places where you can discover the spectacular beauty and diversity of Scotland's natural world. Located throughout Scotland, NNRs help protect an amazing range of wildlife and landscapes, including many rare species and habitats of international importance.

Scotland’s NNRs are world-class sites for nature.

Specialised and sustainable management practices, continual research, and the promotion of responsible access are central to the management of NNRs for the benefit of both wildlife and people.

These extraordinary places, and the remarkable variety of landscapes, animals and plants that they protect, are open to everyone to enjoy.