Several of these sites are National Nature Reserves (NNRs). There is more information on these here.

Many more sites are listed in our regional identification guides which can be found here.

ARGYLL

Glasdrum National Nature Reserve

Ancient woodland by shores of Loch Creran. On north side of Loch Creran, two miles east of the new Creagan Bridge on A828 Oban to Fort William road. Chequered Skipper, Pearl-bordered,Dark Green and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries and Scotch Argus. The Mountain Ringlet occurs on the hill above the woodland. OS Map 49 or 50; car park at NN003458. Leaflet and nature trail - please keep to path. SNH Lochgilphead Office; tel: 01546 603611 or visit: www.snh.org.uk

Taynish National Nature Reserve

One of the largest areas of oak woodland in the region with adjoining coastal grassland. Turn off the B8025 just south of Tayvallich village and follow partly unmetalled road for one mile south to car park. Marsh Fritillary, Scotch Argus and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. OS Map 55; car park at NR737852. Leaflet and nature trail. SNH Lochgilphead Office; tel: 01546 603611 or visit: www.snh.org.uk

The Burg, Ardmeanach Peninsula, Mull

South-facing coastline with pockets of herb-rich moorland and grassland. Located on north shore of Loch Scridain west of Tiroran off B8035. Cars not permitted beyond car park at Tiroran. Access to reserve seven miles by foot along track/path. Good for butterflies along the way. Dark Green and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries, Transparent and Slender Scotch Burnets (day-flying moths). OS map 48; car park at NM477275. Follow track/path to Fossil Tree. National Trust for Scotland Oban Office; tel: 01631 564710 or visit: www.nts.org.uk

AYRSHIRE

Feoch Meadows

On the A714, take the rough track marked 'Killantrigan' for 500m. There is small car park at NX263 815. The meadow lies 500m to the north at NX261821.
Waterproof footwear recommended. Dingy Skipper, Large Skipper,Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Scotch Argus and Large Heath. More information at www.swt.org.uk

BORDERS

St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve

5 miles off the A1 on the B6438, about 10 miles north of Berwick.Car park and visitor centre at NT913674. Buses available from Edinburgh, Berwick and Eyemouth. Species include Northern Brown Argus, Grayling, Wall, Large Skipper and Dark Green Fritillary. Contact National Trust for Scotland
on 0844 493 2256 or visit www.nts.org.uk

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK

Morrone Birkwood

From Braemar take the road to Linn of Dee and turn left up one-way road at Taste" restaurant for c. half a mile. Use car park on left by duck pond NO143 910. Waymarked paths start nearby. Pearl-bordered, Small pearl-bordered and Dark Green Fritillaries and Northern Brown Argus. For more information contact the Aberdeenshire Council South Marr Ranger 013398 85751.

CENTRAL

Mugdock Country Park

Follow the signs from the A81 Glasgow to Aberfoyle road to the Craigend Visitor Centre Visitor Centre car park NS547779. Purple Hairstreak and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service 0141 9566586

Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld

The Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary.Chimney Sweeper Moth, Ringlets and Peacock butterflies are
common here. You may also see the interesting cocoons of the Oak Eggar moth, sometimes mistaken for snake eggs.
Palacerigg Country Park is signposted off the A801 Cumbernauld Town Centre road. It is less than half an hours drive
from Glasgow, Stirling, Motherwell and Falkirk. Train and Bus: Cumbernauld Railway Station and Town Centre bus stop
are approximately three and a half miles from Palacerigg Country Park and it should be noted that there is no public
transport from either of the above stations to the park. However taxis are readily available. OS grid reference:
NS 786 732. Car parking facilities available. For more information on the site please phone: 01236 780 636.

Greenhead Moss, Wishaw

Greenhead Moss is found North of the A71, to the east of Wishaw (Grid ref
NS 81028 55339). From the Newmains roundabout, where the A71 meets the A73, take the A722 (Manse Rd),
leading to Wishaw town centre. Follow the road into Cambusnethan and take the sixth left onto East Gate.
Car park is next to earthship at Creamery road. Butterfly species found here include Common Blue and
Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary. For more information phone: 01698 402 097 or go to www.greenheadmoss.org.uk

Kingshill Plantation (Allanton Woods), Allanton

The Kingshill Plantation, or Allanton Woods can be found just South of the A71, as it passes through Allanton OS grid ref NS 85188 57692. If you come into Allanton from
the East, take your first left onto Houldsworth Cresent. Take the next left into the cul de sac of Kingshill Road,
parking is available here. Walk down the track into the woodland, a variety of butterfly species can be found here.
Parking on Kingshill Road. For more information please phone: 01698 402 090.

Callendar Woods, Falkirk

Leave M9 motorway by junctions 4, 5 or 6 and follow signs for Callendar House. Falkirk is
on the main railway line between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Falkirk High Station is only 250 yards from the western entrance
to Callendar Wood. There is a regular bus service to Callendar Park to the immediate north of the wood and to Hallglen to
the south of the wood. OS grid Ref: NS 907 788. For more information on the site please phone: 01555 660190.

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

Mabie Forest

Mabie Forest near Dumfries is one of Scotland's richest sites for butterflies, with over 20 species being recorded, including Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Dingy and Large Skipper, Green and Purple Hairstreak, Northern Brown Argus, Small Pearl-bordered and Dark Green Fritillary and Wall Brown. Another Mabie speciality is the rare Forester moth. In 2007 the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation joined forces to create the charity's largest nature reserve, and their second in Scotland. There is more information about the reserve here. Car park, toilets and a picnic area are located at the entrance off the A710 south west of Dumfries (NX950 710).

Kirkconnell Flow National Nature Reserve

Raised bog and pine/birch woodland. 5 miles (8 km) south of Dumfries, signed off the A710 road NX963 702. Bus runs hourly from Dumfries to New Abbey but infrequent on Sundays. Green Hairstreak and Large Heath, with Wall Brown frequenting the car park. More information at www.snh.org.uk

GREATER GLASGOW

Garscadden

Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Purple Hairstreak, SFrom Great NS 528720.
Wood Local mall Western Road (A82) Park on Drummore Road,
Nature White, Green-veined White and Duntocher west of Bankglen Road.
Reserve Road (A810)
to Drumchapel

Hogganfield

Orange-tip, Small Heath, From Cumbernauld NS 644673.
Park Local Peacock, Small Copper, Meadow Road (A80) or There is a car park at
Nature Brown, Common Blue Avenue End Road Hogganfield Park, access from
Reserve (B7053) Cumbernauld Road.

Robroyston

Orange-tip, Ringlet, Small Heath, Off Robroyston NS627684.
Park Local Small Copper, Meadow Brown, Road (B765) Park in Quarrywood Road,
Nature Green-veined White, Common Barmulloch.
Reserve Blue, Six-spot Burne

HIGHLAND

Allt Mhuic, Loch Arkaig Loch Arcaig Nature Reserve

A mosaic of open native woodland, (mainly oak & birch) & moorland between two conifer plantations. Located 6 miles west of Clunes Na Cluainean along a single tracked road. Car park at NN121912 (OS map 34). Leaflet, waymarked trail & interpretation. Visit: www.butterfly-conservation.org Tel: 01786 447753. Chequered Skipper, Scotch Argus, Pearl-bordered, Small Pearl-bordered and Dark Green Fritillary and Argent & Sable moth.

Sunart Oakwoods Coilltean-daraich Shuaineirt

These magnificent oakwoods lie on the north shore of Loch Sunart Loch Suaineirt stretching between Strontian Sròn an t-Sithein and Glenborrodale Gleann Bhorrodail. There are several sites along the A861 & B8007
including Forestry Commission's Ardery Ard Airigh at NM747618. Tel: 01397 702184. Visit: www.forestry.gov.uk the RSPB's Glenborrodale reserve at NM595615. Tel: 01463 715000. Visit www.rspb.org.uk & Ariundle National Nature Reserve at NM828634 (all OS map 40). Tel: 01397 704716. Visit www.nnr-scotland.org.uk Way-marked walks, interpretation, roadside parking & car parks. Chequered Skipper, Pearl-bordered and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary.

Ardersier Common Fearann Àird nan Saor

Beach with shingle, sparse vegetation, scrub & woodland. Lies between Ardersier village & Fort George Dùn Deòrsa on B9006. Car park at NH779557 (OS map 27), also footpaths. Dingy Skipper, Grayling and Small Blue.

Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve

Native woodland & open moorland leading on to high tops & spectacular mountain scenery. Located on the A86 between Newtonmore Bail' Ùr an t-Slèibh & Spean Bridge Drochaid Spiothan, 10 miles west of Laggan An Lagan. Car park at NN482872 (OS map 34), interpretation and trails. Visit: www.snh.gov.uk
Tel: 01528 544265. Large Heath, Mountain Ringlet, Scotch Argus, Pearl-bordered and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary.

Dunnet Bay Bàgh Dhunaid

Sandy beach with extensive dune system & adjacent plantation bordered by native trees. Located at north end of bay 5 miles east of Thurso Inbhir Theòrsa on A836 between Castletown Bail' a' Chaisteil & Dunnet village. Car park, visitor centre, toilets & ranger base at ND219705 but forest car park at ND220699 (both OS map 12) is closer to the butterflies. Tel: 01847 821531. Dark Green Fritillary and Small Blue (dunes only).

LOCH LOMOND & TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK

Ben Lomond

Mountain Ringlet, Scotch Argus, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary.

Cashel

Follow the B837 from Drymen north along Loch Lomond, Cashel is on the right two miles north of Balmaha Follow track to buildings and pull off at NN440 941.

Small Pearl-bordered and Dark Green Fritillary and Scotch Argus. National Park Balmaha Area Office 01360 870470

Inversnaid

At the west end of Aberfoyle Main Street, take the B829 signposted to Inversnaid

For hill ground use Garrison Farm car park at NN348097 (56) Ph 0141 3319093
Purple Hairstreak , Scotch Argus, and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary.

LOTHIANS

Holyrood Park/Arthur's Seat/Salisbury Crags

Off the lower end of the Royal Mile. Several access points. Holyrood entrance approx. NT270737. Species present are Northern Brown Argus, Grayling, Holly Blue, Six-spot Burnet, Cinnabar,Yellow Shell and Mother Shipton. For more information call Historic Scotland on 0131 652 8150 or email hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Linn-Dean Water

Park in lay-by (NT467591) on Soutra Hill, on the A86 south of Fala. Walk northwards. to the steep sheltered gorge at NT468595. Species present are Northern Brown Argus, Graying and Dark Green Fritillary. More information from the Scottish Wildlife Trust www.swt.org.uk

TAYSIDE

Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

Follow signs off the A827 east of Killin Mountain Ringlet

ACCESS

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