Mersehead Nature Reserve

Be close to nature

Besides the birds being an attraction, the wild flowers and beautiful scenery make for an enjoyable time. Even the flower beads near the visitor centre were a riot of colour.

Fab - even if you're not into birds...

We visited this spot after noticing the signs on the road between Southerness & Sandyhills. Lorraine was welcoming & friendly, and after we'd paid the paltry £3.00 car parking fee we were off to visit...

A Long Dry Spell off Weather Reduced the Wildlife Numbers

Parking ample. We were made welcome at the main building. Due to lack of rain in Scotland some of the ponds and marshes were dry. Nontheless we saw lots of waterfowl and other birds. Well worth the vi...

Lovely walk

We visited here last weekend and had such a lovely time! So many hides, a beautiful coastal trail which is dog friendly & beautiful views too! Only thing to mention, there aren't any bins other than ...

Finch fest!

This coastal reserve has ample parking and a visitor centre. The centre was not staffed - a change from our visit a few years ago. There are feeders by the centre that attract a variety of finches, in...