Other places to enjoy the outdoors

Scotland has a wealth of other places to visit from high profile attractions to hidden gems right in the heart of our cities providing everyone a chance for everyone to enjoy the outdoors and get close to nature. Many are managed by conservation charities or local community groups, which may run events and activities or offer opportunities to get involved in volunteering.

Breathing Places

The BBC Breathing Places  website includes an interactive map which allows you to search for places near you.

National Trust for Scotland

With over 76,000 hectares of Scotlands countryside to explore, the National Trust for Scotland has a place for everyone! Find NTS properties near you  .

RSPB

With many reserves in Scotland the RSPB offers everything from great family days out to more remote places where you can experience nature at its most breathtaking. Search for RSPB reserves  here.

Scottish Wildlife Trust

With places ranging from lochs and sea cliffs to old industrial sites reclaimed for nature, the Scottish Wildlife Trust offers great wildlife watching opportunities. Visit the Scottish Wildlife Trust  website and discover their 120 reserves in Scotland.

Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust cares for over 80 sites in Scotland, including internationally important woodlands as well as community woods in and around towns and cities. You can find Woodland Trust  places to visit here.

John Muir Trust

If you want to visit Scotland's wild places, then the 8 John Muir Trust properties  include some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in Scotland.

Local Trusts and Projects

There are often local countryside trusts and groups looking after sites near you. Explore the links on this page to find out what's available where you live.