Edinburgh for Nature lovers
October 10th, 2006Nature lovers should have a wonderful time exploring the areas surrounding Edinburgh. Birdwatchers should head to the coast of Forth or the Lothian countryside, which are home to huge seabird colonies and large flocks of migratory birds. The Bass Rock (made famous by the BBC’s Springwatch programme) is home to massive colonies of gannets. Scottish Ornithologists Club has opened a wonderful Birdwatching Resource Centre in Aderlady. Native mammals can be seen throughout the area, but the Lammermuirs and the banks of the Esk are particularly wonderful areas to spot roe deer, otters, red squirrels and badgers.