On these pages you can find all the information you need to explore the breadth of our work in Scotland, the habitats and species we are helping to look after and keep in good health, and how you too, can give nature a home.
Check out our reserves map below and plan a visit – we are privileged enough to own or manage some of the most magical places in Scotland. You can also discover the difficulties currently facing Scotland’s nature, and how you can support us in our goal to improve the environment for us all.
Right now, thousands of wild birds are being killed by Avian flu. It is the largest series of outbreaks we have ever seen in Scotland. Worryingly, the worst could still be to come.
We urgently need your help.
Find out the latest from RSPB Scotland: how we’re protecting Orkney’s native wildlife, and an update on Scotland’s new Special Protection Areas for marine birds.
As reports of dead and dying seabirds continue to increase, RSPB Scotland is calling for a national response plan as well as urgent action on the other threats facing our seabirds
A new RSPB Scotland study has revealed tourism inspired by these majestic birds of prey accounts for between £4.9 million and £8 million of spend every year here, supporting between 98 and 160 full time jobs on the island, and between £2.1 million and £3.5 million of local income annually.
In 2021 only 850 calling males were recorded by RSPB Scotland across the 16 areas in the country where these elusive birds are found, down from 870 in 2019.
Discover fun nature activities to do at home
The recent decision, whilst positive, is not the full solution needed or the long-term commitments required to support farmers and crofters in ways that work for Scotland’s wildlife.
The dust has now settled on the Scottish Government’s decision to immediately set in motion a system for licensing grouse shooting.
Scottish Government's recent announcement of twelve new Special Protection Areas is an important step toward securing a brighter future for seabirds.
Find your local nature reserve and what's happening in your area.
Three thousand miles is a long way to fly just to get on telly. In March and April, we ospreys fly all the way over from Africa to raise a family right here in the romantic Trossachs where there is a perfect nest site waiting for us.
Find out moreSee red, and join me for a scrap at feeding time. Gliding and spiralling, soaring and diving on our huge wings, you might think we're taking it easy. But don't be fooled. One sight of food, and all you'll see is a flash of red plumage.
Find out moreThis beautiful Hebridean reserve has sandy beaches, rocky foreshore, marshes and sand-dunes. An information centre explains the importance of traditional crofting agriculture for corncrakes and other wildlife.
Find out moreA real gem for wildlife and for visitors, too. Spend time in one of the four hides, looking out at the ducks and swans on the haugh, or take a walk through the woods. If you're lucky you may even see a kingfisher or an otter on the river.
Find out moreIf you enjoy the solemn grandeur of moorland landscape, the Orkney moors can be a wonderful place to visit, full of wild and windswept beauty. Come during the summer to see hen harriers, short-eared owls and elegant Arctic skuas nesting.
Find out moreCould there be a more spellbinding and mystical setting? This reserve surrounds the monument of the ring of Brodgar. Visit during the summer and hear the unmistakable bubbling cries of the curlews and the drumming of the snipe.
Find out moreA diverse mosaic of wet grassland, pools, channels and rush pasture, nestled in farmland, making it an ideal place for wildlife.
Find out moreStroll down a shell-white beach, marvel at the summer colour as the flowers bloom along the sand dunes, and keep your eyes peeled for the most elusive of birds - the corncrake.
Find out moreWatch the black grouse springtime courtship displays, see the crested tits and look out for the Scottish crossbill, the only UK bird that's found in no other country.
Find out moreIf you'd like to visit a remote, tranquil wildlife haven, and enjoy the chance to see majestic raptors such as hen harriers and merlins, this is the place to come.
Find out moreThe view that opens up in front of you is breathtaking. Cairnsmore of Fleet and the Galloway Hills act as a backdrop to wild saltmarsh and mudflats which positively ooze with birdlife.
Find out moreTruly get away from it all at this remote and unspoilt reserve. Come during the winter and you'll see sea ducks feeding offshore, while from late summer to late spring, large numbers of bar-tailed godwits, oystercatchers and knots flock.
Find out moreAberdeen is one of the best places in Europe to see bottlenose dolphins. With panoramic views of the harbour mouth and North Sea, Torry Battery makes a perfect spot to try to see dolphins all year round. Dolphinwatch runs April to August.
Find out moreThe most northerly point in mainland Britain, Dunnet Head has stunning sea cliffs and coastal grassland. These are home to puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, kittiwakes, shags and cormorants.
Find out moreWalk by a fast stream and gleaming waterfalls in this wooded glen, looking for grey wagtails, dippers and buzzards. This beautiful steep-sided valley is an oasis of calm, but do take care as paths are rugged in places.
Find out moreThe whole island of Fetlar is a haven for flora and fauna, and a great place to come exploring. Along the coast you might be lucky enough to see otters. The island is full of birds in summer.
Find out moreA threatened landscape, peatlands have vanished across much of Scotland, but the RSPB is helping to preserve this vital area of internationally important habitat. Summer is the time to come.
Find out moreIf you're new to birdwatching, what better way to see the beauty of birds close up than by visiting a seabird cliff colony? The spectacular cliffs at Fowlsheugh are packed with 130,000 breeding seabirds in the spring and summer.
Find out moreWe'll be wheeling silently overhead while you're enjoying a cracking adventure on the spectacular Galloway Kite Trail.
Find out moreHere on the shore of Loch Sunart, on the rugged Ardnamurchan peninsula, wood warblers nest in the spring, along with redstarts, spotted flycatchers and other woodland birds. You may well see an otter along the shore, and seals are common.
Find out moreAt around sunrise throughout most of the year, us male black grouse gather at traditional display sites to shake our tail feathers, in the hope of impressing the ladies.
Find out moreThis reserve is a magical mixture of land and sea, from sea cliffs to saltmarsh, from moorland to sandflats. Stroll through the moorland and you may well see hen harriers, short-eared owls and red-throated divers, all of which nest here.
Find out moreThis mixture of moorland and cliff tops may be exposed to the elements, so you really do need to wrap up warm, but a visit is very rewarding. You'll see the famous Old Man of Hoy rock stack.
Find out moreInsh Marshes National Nature Reserve is one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Enjoy a springtime stroll and look out for nesting lapwings, redshanks and curlews, or visit in the wintertime when the marsh floods.
Find out moreInversnaid is on the east shore of Loch Lomond, where oak woodland rises steeply from the loch and gives way to open moorland with spectacular views. In the summer months you might see pied flycatchers here, as well as buzzards.
Find out moreWith stunning views across the River Dee and Loch Ken, this tranquil reserve plays host to many exciting winter visitors, including Greenland white-fronted and greylag geese. Spring is also an excellent time to visit.
Find out moreLet us introduce you to the biggest bird of prey in the British Isles: the magnificent white-tailed eagle!
Find out moreWhen ospreys returned to breed in Scotland, this ancient Caledonian pineforest is where they chose to come. The Loch Garten Osprey Centre provides fantastic views of these magnificent birds on the nest.
Find out moreThere's always plenty to see at Loch Gruinart. In autumn, thousands of white-fronted and barnacle geese arrive from Greenland. When they leave in spring, wading birds take centre stage.
Find out morePart of the Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, this is an ideal day out for all the family. Visit our hides for close-up views of wildlife.
Find out moreRSPB Loch Lomond is one of the best places for wildlife in Scotland. On the southeast shores of Loch Lomond, the site has a remarkable mix of habitats.
Find out moreThis is a fantastic place to see a variety of breeding birds. During spring and summer, its most special inhabitants are red-necked phalaropes - tiny wading birds which feed by swimming on the loch in search of insects.
Find out moreThis shallow loch is situated in a natural basin surrounded by farmland and attracts all types of wildlife. One favourite summer visitor is the osprey, which you can see fishing around the loch.
Find out moreA visit to the Loch of Spiggie shows you just what a wonderful variety of birds and wildlife rely on Scottish lochs for their survival. If you visit in summer, you'll see Arctic terns and great skuas bathing in the water.
Find out moreBritain's largest dune loch is a joy to visit any time of year. In winter, thousands of wild geese, swans and ducks fly in, including 20 per cent of the world's population of pink-footed geese - it's a sight you'll never forget.
Find out moreThis beautiful, tranquil loch is fringed by sedges and birch woods. Visit us in early spring, when our must-see bird, the rare Slavonian grebe, looks its best in gorgeous red and golden plumage, the jewel of the Highland Lochs.
Find out moreAs one of the few wetlands left in west Scotland, Lochwinnoch is an ideal day out for all the family. It's the perfect spot to watch whooper swans, wigeons and a wide variety of ducks during the winter months.
Find out moreThis remote headland has spectacular displays of wild flowers, including sea campion, thrift and spring squill. In spring and summer, thousands of seabirds nest on the cliffs. In August, look out for great yellow bumblebees.
Find out moreDiscover the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that's typical of this region. Stroll along the nature trails and use the viewing hides to explore at your own pace.
Find out moreThis is an ideal place for birds throughout the year. In summer, you'll see large numbers of breeding wildfowl, including pintails, redshanks and wigeons, while in the winter migrating whooper swans and other birds visit.
Find out moreVisiting Mousa is an unforgettable experience. On the short ferry ride to the island, you might be fortunate enough to see harbour porpoises and other marine mammals. In August, the island is home to over 200 hauled-out common seals.
Find out moreI make the best first impression. And once we've met, you'll always remember me. I'm the one with the 2.5 metre wingspan, and (not to boast) when I move, I OWN the sky.
Everywhere you turn there's a stunning view. To the west is the Solway Firth and Irish Sea, with the Isle of Man in the distance, while all around you is the frenzied activity of a large cliff colony of seabirds.
Find out moreNigg Bay is an extensive area of mudflat, saltmarsh and wet grassland on the Cromarty Firth. Visit any time between October and March and you're sure to see countless wading birds, such as bar-tailed godwits and knots.
Find out moreSituated on the island of Papa Westray, North Hill may seem remote but it's a very exciting place to come and visit. The reserve is home to an extremely rare plant, the Scottish primrose.
Find out moreReaching over 76 metres above the sea, these dramatic cliffs house Orkney's largest seabird colony. Once seen, it's never forgotten! Walk along the cliff path in the summer and you'll see an array of wildflowers.
Find out moreCome during the spring and summer and you will see a wonderfully exuberant display of summer flowers and possibly the rare great yellow bumblebee.
Find out moreVisit these cliffs during the summer and you'll be privileged to witness the amazing spectacle of thousands of breeding seabirds, including puffins, guillemots and shags. Sumburgh Head is a great place to watch for whales and dolphins.
Find out moreThe Loons and Loch of Banks are the largest remaining wetlands in Orkney, and the perfect places to see wetland wildlife at its best. Enjoy the tranquillity of pools surrounded by yellow flag iris.
Find out moreRugged coastline and open moorland. The diversity of landscapes make this reserve a pleasure to visit. If you're new to birdwatching, why not come on one of our guided walks - you might see a rare chough or perhaps a golden eagle.
Find out moreWith stunning views across Easter Ross to Ben Wyvis, Tollie Red Kites provides close-up views of our most graceful bird of prey. A team of volunteers feed the birds every day and you can watch them in comfort.
Find out moreThe high cliffs of Troup Head provide a spectacular setting for Scotland's largest mainland gannet colony. There are also thousands of kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills, along with several other species, including puffins.
Find out moreThe best time to visit this typical piece of Orkney moorland is during the summer months, when you should see breeding red-throated divers, hen harriers, merlins and short-eared owls.
Find out moreFrom late summer to April you can see thousands of wildfowl and wading birds here. Come an hour or two either side of high tide to be rewarded with spectacular views of flocks of flying birds.
Find out moreThe Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland. In spring, the woodland really comes alive, with bluebells on the ground and birdsong in the air. The wood is the perfect place to see willow tits.
Find out moreWe work throughout Scotland and all over the rest of the UK to give nature a home. But we couldn't do it without you. Will you give us your support? Each member gets:
Become an RSPB member. Your membership helps us save nature and protect wild places.
Your support will help Scotland’s nature thrive
