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Overview
A 1,400-acre nature reserve with hides (blinds) and observation towers, located on the north shore of the Solway Firth, south of Dumfries in Scotland.
Photo by HelenB
One of the walks along a leafy lane. Bird feeding stations are located at regular intervals
One of the walks along a leafy lane. Bird feeding stations are located at regular intervals
Birds
Notable Species
The Svalbard Barnacle Goose, Greylag Goose, Pink-footed Goose, Icelandic Whooper Swan, Curlew, Redshank, Oystercatcher.
Rarities
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Other Wildlife
Site Information
History and Use
Areas of Interest
- Habitats: saltmarsh, mudflats
- Blackshaw Bank
- Saltcot Merse Observatory
Access and Facilities
- Open 7 days a week, except 25 December
- 10am to 5.00pm
- There are occasional early and late opening for special wild events (please check for details with centre).
- Map
Entrance fees:
- Free to WWT members
Gift Aid admission price, which includes a voluntary donation is:
- Adult: £6.30
- Concession: £4.75 (over 65 years, full-time students, unemployed)
- Child: £3.10 (4-16 years)
- Family: £16.95 (2 adults & 2 children, 4-16 years)
- Children (under 4 years): Free
- Essential helpers assisting disabled visitors: Free
- Fees are less if you do not want to contribute to the Gift Aid scheme
Photo by HelenB
The pond at the Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Scotland, October 2003
The pond at the Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Scotland, October 2003
Contact Details
WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre
Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock
Dumfriesshire, Scotland DG1 4RS
Tel: 01387 770200
Fax: 01387 770539
Email: [email protected]
