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Corrimony

All covid rules and restrictions have now been lifted in Scotland. We will continue to make our reserves and centres as safe as possible for all. Please help protect yourself and each other by using covid sense, washing or sanitising your hands, wearing masks if appropriate and giving everyone space to enjoy their day. Thank you and we hope you enjoy your visit.
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RSPB Corrimony, Inverness IV63 6TW, UK
Grid ref
NH383302
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fees.century.giraffes
 

Set in stunning moorland and Caledonian forest, Corrimony is a treasure trove for anyone who loves birds. In fact, this beautiful reserve is visited by some of the UK's finest, ranging from black grouse to Scottish crossbills, crested tits to soaring golden eagles.

Plan your visit

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free entrance to RSPB members
Yes
Adults
Free, but donations are very welcome
Children
Free, but donations are very welcome

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Pushchair friendly
  • Nature trails

Accessibility

How to get here

By train

Inverness or Beauly, both c25 miles (40 km) from the reserve.

By bus

There is a request stop 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from reserve on the Inverness to Cannich service.

By road

22 miles (35 km) south-west of Inverness, off A831 between Cannich and Glen Urquhart. Park in the Corrimony Cairns car park.

 

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Contact Corrimony

  • RSPB Corrimony, Inverness IV63 6TW, UK
  • nsro@rspb.org.uk
  • 01463 715000
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What will you see?

Our star species

    Black grouse male

    Black grouse

    In woodland and moorland black grouse have 'lek' sites where the males put on an extraordinary display.

    Crested tit

    Crested tit

    The UK's crested tit population is restricted to a small region of Scotland.

    Adult Golden Eagle in flight

    Golden eagle

    You could see a golden eagle over the moors and hills on a sunny day as they enjoy the 'lift' on warm air currents.

    Greenshank, summer plumage

    Greenshank

    Greenshanks are very elegant wading birds. In this part of Scotland, they stay to breed in the boggier areas.

    Scottish crossbill male

    Scottish crossbill

    Scottish crossbills are Britain's only endemic bird.

Seasonal highlights

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Black grouse in the larch trees and woodlands and moorland full of summer-visiting birds.

Crested tits in the woodland, orchids on the open hill.

Red deer rutting on the open hill and in the woodland; whooper swans and pink-footed geese from the Arctic.

Goldeneyes and goosanders on the loch and mixed tit flocks and bullfinches in the woodlands.

About Corrimony

Habitat

The Corrimony reserve encompasses moorland, woodland, wetland and mountain habitats.

Conservation

Great for grouse - The number of black grouse has increased from 16 to 35 lekking (displaying) males since we acquired the site. We are developing management practices to benefit this declining species, and are promoting these to local land managers. We also maintain ‘grouse-friendly' fencing, by marking or converting any existing fencing which is hazardous to grouse.

Return of the native - We plan to develop up to 750 ha of Caledonian forest over the next decade. This will benefit key bird species, including black grouse and – potentially – capercaillie. We will encourage the natural regeneration of native trees and shrubs, including Scots pine, birch and rowan, while selectively removing sitka spruce, lodgepole pine and larch.

Mending mire - The reserve's mires and bog pools are also important habitats for wildlife. We will work to maintain these, and will use drain blocking to restore mire communities damaged by forestry ploughing.

Partners

Thanks to SNH Peatland Action Fund. Black grouse conservation work here is supported by The Famous Grouse.

SNH
The Famous Grouse

Site information

This nature reserve is important for wildlife. RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

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