St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is a long and narrow strip of land nestled between St Cyrus village and the North Sea. The spectacular cliffs and dunes provide important habitat for various insects and flowering plants, making it one of the most important botanical sites in Scotland. There are over 300 plant species to discover here!

There's a visitor centre in the old lifeboat station where you can learn more about the bird and plantlife in the area.

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February 12, 2023

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The sand bank and dunes at the seaward side and small cliffs inland create a pocket of warmer and protected habitat. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is an area of maritime grassland, gorse and sand dune on the east coast of Scotland. It's rich in wildflowers and a haven for insects. There are meadow pipits, stonechat and skylarks as well as a host of sea birds and waders. Native cattle graze between April & October keeping the gorse down and adding manure to the area.

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March 31, 2023

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Fabulous nature reserve. There’s a waterfall at the northern end accessible at low tide.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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