Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

NTS Office
Lynedoch
Main Street
Killin
FK21 8UW

Tel: +44 (0)1567 820 397 (Visitor Centre)
+44 (0)1567 820 988 (Office)
Fax: +44 (0)1567 820 988
Web: http://www.nts.org.uk/web/site/home/visit/places/Property.asp?PropID=10062&NavPage=10062&NavId=5113


Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea.

In the National Trust for Scotland's care are 8,530 acres of the southern slopes of the Lawers range and 3,230 acres of the Tarmachan range, noted for a rich variety of mountain plants. Birds include raven, ring-ouzel, red grouse, ptarmigan, dipper and curlew.

There is a nature trail which is fenced to exclude sheep to allow the restoration of the vegetation. Regeneration of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants is progressing. Habitat restoration work is also planned for the Tarmachan area.

There are Audio-visual programmes with special version for children.

Additional Information:

  • Chairlift to first floor auditorium
  • Induction loop
  • Waymarked walks
  • Year round ranger service
  • Parking at Visitor Centre
  • Events
  • Dogs must be kept on lead at all times.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Site: all year Daily.

    Information Centre and Shop:
    30th March to 30th September: Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm (the Centre closes for half an hour between 1.00pm and 2.00pm).

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £2.00; Concession £1.00.
    Contribute and Conserve £2.00

    NTS members free.

    Directions
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    Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve Postcode for SatNav: FK21 8UW

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