See endangered species in Dumfries & Galloway
While Dumfries & Galloway is an accessible
and truly unspoilt corner of Scotland, fringed with deserted
beaches and a real treasure trove of surprises and is home to the
largest forest park in Britain.
Come and enjoy the many
forest walks, one million trees and 250 lochs, as
well as glorious gardens and spectacular beaches, where you’ll
uncover wonderful wildlife at every turn.
Galloway is home to almost 20 percent of the
Scottish population of
red squirrels which thrive in the area’s quiet
forests. You also have the chance to spot the magnificent red
kites, which have been reintroduced to the Loch Ken area, and
beautiful ospreys.
Galloway Forest
Park is the largest forest park in Britain covering
almost 300 square miles of stunning landscape. Spend a day in the
park, where there are more deer than people, and nature has cast
its magic, offering a mix of forest, moorland and lochs.
Follow the waymarked
Red Squirrel Walk in
Dalbeattie Forest which takes you to some of
the places where you're most likely to catch a glimpse of the
endearing creatures.
Take a walk along the Galloway Kite
Trail, where you have a great chance of sighting the
graceful red kite, once extinct in Scotland. The trail takes a
circular route with observation points and interpretation boards.
Visit the Bellymack
Farm feeding station where up to 30 have been seen at
once.
In Wigtown you can watch live
CCTV coverage of ospreys, back in Galloway
after over 100 years. You can’t help but feel privileged at being
able to see ospreys sitting on their eggs and bringing up their
young. Throughout the region you can enjoy miles of nature
trails which provide great wildlife watching
opportunities.
Come and discover the natural secrets of
Dumfries &
Galloway.
