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About Loch Gruinart

Female hen harrier in flight

Image: Steve Round

There's always plenty to see at Loch Gruinart. In the autumn months, thousands of white-fronted and barnacle geese arrive from Greenland. When they leave in spring, wading birds take centre stage, with the courtship displays of snipe, redshanks and curlews.

Watch it all take place from our viewing centre and hide, or from your car along the roadside. During the summer months we offer guided walks, when we'll listen out for the corncrake and try and spot a golden eagle or two

Opening times

The reserve is open at all times. The visitor centre is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Entrance charges

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

Information for dog owners

Dogs are allowed on the woodland trail provided they are kept under proper control. They are not permitted in the hide.

Contact us

Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 55.82095,-6.35222
  • Postcode: PA44 7PR
  • Grid reference: NR275672
  • Nearest town: Bridgend, Islay
  • County: Argyll and Bute
  • Country: Scotland

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