This reserve is on Forestry Commission Scotland land just a few miles from Dumfries. It has over 20 of Scotland's 32 resident butterflies.
Features
Most of the forest is Sitka Spruce but there are significant area of ancient oak woodland, wetlands and grassland.
Directions
Grid reference NX930700
The reserve is located four miles south of Dumfries, in the centre of Mabie Forest.
Access
Open all year.
Contact
Butterfly Conservation Scotland
- Tel: 01786 447 753
- Email Scotland@butterfly-conservation.org
Forestry Commission Scotland (Dumfries & Borders Forest District office)
- Tel : 01387 860247 email: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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