Scotstown Moor in the north of Aberdeen, Scotland, was designated as a local nature reserve in 1994 because of its rich wildlife.
Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is located four miles to the north of Aberdeen City Centre, near the residential areas of Dubford and Bridge of Don, at grid reference NJ 935116. The reserve covers roughly 34 hectares and is owned by Aberdeen City Council, who established it as a nature reserve in 1994. It contains the only example of species rich lowland heath in Aberdeen City.
Read more about Scotstown Moor: Site History, Changes in The Vegetation Over The Last 130 Years, Site Management Objectives, Site Description, Scotstown Moor Fauna
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