WWT Caerlaverock Wildlife Trust

WWT Caerlaverock Wildlife Trust is a nature reserve in Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway. It boasts dramatic coastal scenery and a rich range of wildlife. You can stand on the edge of this vast expanse and watch flocks of birds wheeling through the sky. Whether you want to enjoy birdwatching or a good walk you will find a warm welcome here. In the visitor centre make sure you check out their badger cam at night when regular visitors stop by.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy their walks and trails. The Sir Peter Scott Centenary Woodland trail includes bird hides where you can try and spot the wildlife. There are flower-filled meadows and along the muddy banks of Lochar Water, you might spot the otters that live here.

The centre is famous for its vast flocks of over-wintering water birds with over 40,000 barnacle geese and large numbers of pink-footed geese and whooper swans. In summer you can enjoy the wildflower meadows and watch ospreys hunting over the Solway. They also run a number of child-friendly events throughout the year.