7 wildlife spots
Looking for an adventure? Here are 7 great places for spotting wildlife.
Summer wildlife
Scotland’s seas, skies, meadows and mountains are all brimming with activity as the warmest months of the year unfold.
Autumn wildlife
With the nights getting darker and the days chillier, now’s the perfect time to head outdoors to catch sight of some of Scotland’s most iconic creatures, big and small, at National Trust for Scotland properties.
Winter wildlife
The coldest season of the year brings change not only to the landscape but also to the wildlife that inhabits it, with many species readily seen at Trust properties.
Spring wildlife
As the days lengthen and warm, it’s a lovely time of year to spot some of our seasonal visitors as well as our much-loved resident species.
Winter walks and wildlife
Looking for an adventure this winter? Here are some of our incredible wintery walks with wildlife to enjoy.
Seal pups at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve
Enjoy this wonderful wildlife spectacle in a responsible way.
Following the Coy Burn
The wintry trails at Crathes Castle are perfect for wildlife spotting.
Summing up species
We carry out a lot of work to monitor Scotland’s wildlife, and this summer we’re taking part in Chris Packham’s UK-wide Bioblitz campaign.
Chris Packham’s UK Bioblitz – nature reserves are not enough!
On Saturday 14 July, naturalist and wildlife presenter Chris Packham embarks on a new campaign: a huge Bioblitz, visiting almost 50 sites in all 4 countries of the UK in just 10 days.
Keeping bats on our radar
We are committed to the conservation of Scottish wildlife by looking after the bats that live on our properties.
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