Wildlife reserves · Scottish Islands
Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve
In or near Halkirk.
Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Phil Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Place summary
Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in the Scottish Highlands. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, focusing on the conservation of local habitats and bird populations. The reserve offers opportunities for birdwatching and observing diverse wildlife in a natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5197, -3.6575
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q47009286 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve?
- Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7RB).
- What is Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve?
- Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7RB.
- Is Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7RB.
- Are dogs allowed at Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.