Read the introduction on the webpage and look at the pictures. Which of the following do you think you can see in Scotland’s National Nature Reserves: cliffs? seabirds? penguins? underwater caves? wildlife? bluebells? deer? swans? fieldmice? parrots? Listen and check.
Scotland’s natural world!
Experience the amazing sights and sounds of Scotland’s natural world!
Scotland’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are magical places open for everyone to visit and enjoy.
They protect spectacular wildlife and landscapes, including many rare species and habitats.
Here are just a few of Scotland’s 71 beautiful reserves …
St Kilda
The St Kilda islands are in the most remote part of Britain, 66 km west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. St Kilda has the highest cliffs in Britain, over 1 million seabirds, including puffins, and unique species of sheep and fieldmice. St Kilda is also one of the best places in Britain for diving because of its clear waters and amazing underwater caves and tunnels!
Best time to visit: May to July
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a beautiful lake in the west of Scotland. It’s famous for its fantastic wildlife and woods. Come in the spring and you’ll see the woods full of bluebells and wild garlic. You may even see some deer or a rare golden eagle.
Best time to visit: spring
Insh Marshes
The Insh Marshes are in the north of Scotland and are one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Hundreds of birds come here to nest in spring. When the marshes flood in winter, you’ll see flocks of swans and geese. Don’t miss the fantastic bird watching hikes and nature trails here!
Best time to visit: November to June
a)
Read the text and correct the statements below.
1.St Kilda is ideal for surfing.
2. Loch Lomond is famous for its seabirds.
3. Don’t miss the safari at Insh Marshes.
b)
Find the words for: 2 habitats, 4 kinds of birds, 3 other kinds of animals, 2 plants. Then, explain the underlined words.
You work in a travel agency in Scotland. Make notes about each nature reserve under the headings: location, famous for, what you can see there, best time to visit. Use your notes to answer a customer’s questions.
Portfolio: Collect information using the Internet under the headings from Ex. 3 about some nature reserves in your country. Write an article about them. Decorate it with pictures.