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If you would like to leave an entry in our visitor book, please visit our community pages via the link at the bottom of this page.

Waded through the flood water for walk on reserve, well worth it as thousands of geese around and the dusk display of the starlings.

Liz Fraser

Just a note to say thanks for giving us a nice day at your family fun day a few weeks ago. The bird feeder making was excellent gooey fun and the face painting was cool. Hope to see you again soon.

The Martin Family

Visited the reserve during a short stay in Dumfries. What a brilliant place to watch wildlife, great birdsong, lovely habitats, and the sight of thousands of Barnacle Geese, is not to be missed. A great day out!

Paul Heron

We made plasticine models, completed an exciting nature hunt, made a bird box and much more when we joined you on one of your family Fridays in August. Thank you to all the friendly staff who gave our 4 and 6 year olds a wonderful day out.

The Butler family

Fabulous day out! Great terrain and wildlife. Saw a spoonbill who was visiting the area which was a great surprise. I have been twice now and it's well worth the journey from Derbyshire to visit this reserve. Very informed and helpful staff too.

Rachel Wray

A very enjoyable experience, the hides were clean and well placed - a very quiet, relaxing afternoon.

Andrew

Had an evening walk along the coastal trail. The birdsong was amazing - so beautiful.

Lesley Wilson

Mersehead is a great reserve, spent a great morning there. Accessibility very good (LH in wheelchair) - thanks. We will be back!

Richard Barton and Linda Hume

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Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 54.89263,-3.67295
  • Postcode: DG2 8AH
  • Grid reference: NX928566
  • Nearest town: Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway
  • County: Dumfries and Galloway
  • Country: Scotland

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