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About Insh Marshes

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Image: Andy Hay

Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve is one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Enjoy a springtime stroll along our nature trails and look out for nesting lapwings, redshanks and curlews. Or visit in the wintertime when the marsh floods to provide the ideal habitat for visiting flocks of whooper swans and greylag geese.

Look out for roe deer and foxes from our two hides, which give you an excellent view. Some of the paths are rugged.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are allowed on all footpaths. You can walk with your dog on any land in Scotland. We encourage responsible dog walking, and ask you to keep your dog close to you, preferably on a lead, especially between 1 April and 30 June, the season many birds nest on the ground.

Contact us

Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 57.07295,-4.02225
  • Grid reference: NN775998
  • Nearest town: Kingussie, Highland
  • County: Highland
  • Country: Scotland

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.