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Amongst a vast unspoilt landscape, some areas of countryside are particularly noted for the superb quality of habitat, rare species, fascinating geology or simply a unique atmosphere. Special places to unwind and experience the endless beauty of nature.
Click on the links below to find out more:
BEN LAWERS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE, near Aberfeldy
Simply the best for mountain plants. Ben Lawers
LOCH LEVEN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE (including Vane Farm), Kinross
Year round interest at a wildlife hotspot of global importance. Loch Leven
LOCH OF THE LOWES, Dunkeld
One of the best places in Scotland to see breeding osprey. Loch of the Lowes
BIRKS OF ABERFELDY, Aberfeldy
Ancient woodland and roaring waterfalls combine to make a fantastic walk. Birks of Aberfeldy
DEN OF ALYTH, by Blairgowrie
Peaceful walks in the deep-sided wooded valley of the Alyth Burn. Den of Alyth
PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE, near Pitlochry
Renowned for outstanding beauty and natural history. Pass of Killiecrankie
PORTMOAK MOSS, near Kinross
One of Europe's most rare and threatened habitats. Portmoak Moss
MONCREIFFE HILL, by Perth
Re-charge your batteries at this beautiful mixed woodland. Moncreiffe Hill
QUARRYMILL WOODLAND PARK, Perth
A wealth of natural attractions and wheelchair accessible facilities. Quarrymill Woodland Park
GREAT MOOR OF RANNOCH, west of Pitlochry
Timeless beauty in a wild and lonely place. Great Moor of Rannoch
SCHIEHALLION, north of Aberfeldy
Translated from Gaelic as `Fairy Hill of the Caledonians`. Schiehallion
RED KITES AT ARGATY, Doune, near Stirling
Red kites are back in Central Scotland after an absence of 130 years. Argaty Red Kites
WATERFALLS AND SALMON LEAPS - sites throughout Perthshire
Invigorating for body and soul. Wonderful Waterfalls
BIG TREE COUNTRY - sites throughout Perthshire
Perthshire enjoys worldwide recognition for its outstanding tree and woodland heritage. Around 13% (90,000 hectares) of the area is covered in trees and the area boasts 22 of the 100 `Heritage Trees of Scotland`. No other region in the UK or Europe has such a remarkable or internationally important woodland resource. Our forests and woods are the perfect playground for all those who enjoy the great outdoors - and all within easy reach. Click here to start exploring over 25 woodland locations. It's tree therapy on a grand scale!
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