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The Nature of Scotland

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August<br />

Monday 2<br />

Tuesday 3<br />

Saturday 7<br />

Thursday 12<br />

Tuesday 17<br />

Friday 20<br />

Monday 30<br />

Guided Walks<br />

Knockan Crag NNR<br />

Sutherland<br />

Join our geologist guide and explore one <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Scotland</strong>’s top Earth science sites. Discover<br />

how forces deep within the Earth can cause<br />

great masses <strong>of</strong> rock to slide up and over much<br />

younger rock.<br />

Tel: 01571 844 000<br />

Tuesday 3<br />

Osprey Walk<br />

Loch Leven NNR<br />

Tayside<br />

Meet reserve staff at Burleigh Sands car park<br />

and join a guided walk looking for ospreys from<br />

6pm to 8pm. Discover more about these amazing<br />

birds <strong>of</strong> prey before they head south for winter.<br />

Booking essential.<br />

Tel: 01577 864 439<br />

Sunday 8<br />

Doggies’ Day Out<br />

St Cyrus NNR<br />

Aberdeenshire<br />

Join reserve staff and a council dog warden for a<br />

doggies’ day <strong>of</strong> fun! Discover how to get the best<br />

out <strong>of</strong> the reserve with your dog and test his or<br />

her skills at agility. Booking essential.<br />

Tel: 01674 830 736<br />

Tuesday 10<br />

Osprey Walk<br />

Loch Leven NNR<br />

Tayside<br />

Meet reserve staff at Burleigh Sands car park<br />

and join a guided walk looking for ospreys from<br />

6pm to 8pm. Discover more about these amazing<br />

birds <strong>of</strong> prey before they head south for winter.<br />

Booking essential.<br />

Tel: 01577 864 439<br />

Saturday 14<br />

Bats in the Glen<br />

Corrie Fee NNR<br />

Angus<br />

Meet at Glen Doll ranger base at 9.30pm to look<br />

and listen for bats. Bring a torch!<br />

Tel: 01575 550 233<br />

Sunday 15<br />

Meet the Wardens<br />

Flanders Moss NNR<br />

Stirling<br />

Come along from 1pm to 4pm and meet reserve<br />

staff on top <strong>of</strong> the viewing tower. Chat to the<br />

wardens about wildlife on the reserve, including<br />

hen harriers and geese.<br />

Tel: 01786 450 362<br />

Sunday 22<br />

Bog Crafts<br />

Flanders Moss NNR<br />

Stirling<br />

Meet at the boardwalk and take a walk round to<br />

collect materials for creating some craft items.<br />

Booking essential.<br />

Tel: 01786 450 362<br />

Sunday 29<br />

Fungi Foray<br />

Muir <strong>of</strong> Dinnet NNR<br />

Grampian Highlands<br />

Join the expert for a guided walk to explore<br />

the reserve’s fascinating fungi. Meet at the<br />

visitor centre and discover some weird and<br />

wonderful facts about fungi from 2pm to 4pm.<br />

Booking essential.<br />

Tel: 07733 303 175<br />

September<br />

Thursday 2<br />

Thursday 9<br />

Guided Walks<br />

Knockan Crag NNR<br />

Sutherland<br />

Join our geologist guide and explore one <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Scotland</strong>’s top Earth science sites. Discover<br />

how forces deep within the Earth can cause<br />

great masses <strong>of</strong> rock to slide up and over much<br />

younger rock.<br />

Tel: 01571 844 000<br />

Sunday 12<br />

Paws for Thought<br />

Corrie Fee NNR<br />

Angus<br />

Bring your dog and join the ranger from 2pm to<br />

4pm to discover more about your responsibilities<br />

as a dog owner as part <strong>of</strong> the Scottish Outdoor<br />

Access Code. Meet at Glen Doll ranger base.<br />

Tel: 01575 550 233<br />

www.snh.gov.uk 47

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