ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is home to many Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and protected sites. They protect wildlife, support biodiversity, and give people places to enjoy nature, learn, and volunteer.
Why nature reserves matter
Nature reserves
- protect habitats and species that are rare or vulnerable
- provide access to nature for health and wellbeing
- offer spaces for education, volunteering, and outdoor learning
- help ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s biodiversity and climate resilience.
Find more on the NatureScot website.
Local Nature Reserves
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are set up by us to protect wildlife while letting people enjoy nature.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Local Nature Reserves include
- Corstorphine Hill known for its woodland walks and city views
- Easter Craiglockhart Hill home to many wildflowers and birds
- Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park a haven for local wildlife along the burn
- Cammo Estate: features parkland, woodland, and meadows with historic elements.
Find out more about our local nature sites and protected species
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Pentland Hills Regional Park
The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a living landscape which covers around 10,000 hectares of countryside and has 100 km of paths. It is a protected area with a mix of farmland, heather moorland, reservoirs, woodlands, and hills.
We are one of the managing authorities of the Pentland Hills Regional Park. This is based on an agreement between ourselves, Midlothian Council and West Lothian Council.
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Donate
You can help by donating to improve and maintain the facilities in the Regional Park. .
Our Natural Heritage Service
Our Natural Heritage Service works to protect, manage, and improve ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s natural environment, including our Local Nature Reserves. We work with local communities, volunteers, and conservation partners to care for these important sites.
Get involved
There are many ways to support ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s nature reserves
- volunteer with a local group or conservation project
- join a Friends of Greenspace group linked to a local reserve
- take part in guided walks, events, or educational activities.
Contact us
Email us about nature reserves or getting involved