Wildlife at Glentress Forest
Forests of the Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders
Scotland
Peebles is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NT283397
Glentress forest is in the heart of the Tweed Valley Forest Park and is a one of the most diverse forests in south Scotland.
Come and marvel at the large mature Douglas Fir, amongst some of the oldest in Scotland!
The forest is set in a glen, hence the name. It changes with every season. Come and discover what wildlife is hiding in the deep undergrowth.
The River Tweed, famous for salmon, sits just below the forest and forms the backdrop for all the forests in the Tweed Valley Forest Park.
Pond and dragonflies
Discover the ponds, near the Red Squirrel Car Park, and see the display of dragonflies in the summer. Alternatively, take a trip to the Buzzards nest Car Park at the top of the forest, and see if you can see any flying. The forest offers stunning landscape of some the best areas to see wildlife in Scotland.
Osprey viewing
The viewing centre is open daily from throughout the osprey season (generally April - August), with live footage from the nest available on CCTV. Enjoy one of the best views from the comfort of the centre!
Birds: Buzzards are particularly easy to see at Glentress from any of the vantage points. You can also visit the Osprey Centre during the breeding season and see live images of adults and young on the nest. We have information about Osprey
How to get there:
Take the A72 east from Peebles for approximately one and a half miles. The entrance is on the left. Please follow the signs for 7stanes, Osprey, Red Squirrel and Buzzard Nest Car Parks.
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Enter through:
Red Squirrel Car Park
Facilities:
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Contact:
Forestry Commission
01750 721120
e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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