Geograph - photograph every grid square

The Scottish Wildlife Trust owns this hillside on the Black Isle. Most land like this was tamed over the years to make farmland - this is the exception. This reserve is special because of the alkaline water that flows from deep springs onto the naturally acidic soil and this provides an unusual habitat. Highland Cattle may be seen on the reserve, playing their role in natural forest restoration. On this occasion none were seen.
See Link (Archive Link ) for more information on the site and the suggestion to visit between May and August when orchids are abundant and nationally rare ones can be found by the observant.