Tweed Valley Osprey Project
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description: This gives the opportunity to watch live TV coverage of the return of the osprey to the Scottish Borders. The pictures are beamed to two visitor centres - at Glentress Forest Visitor Centre and Kailzie Gardens Visitor Centre.
Ownership: Forestry Commission Scotland
Situation � OS ref: Glentress � NT 284398 � OS ref: Kailzie Gardens � NT 281385
How to get there: By car: Glentress � 2 miles east of Peebles on the A72. Signposted. Kailzie � 2 miles east of Peebles on the B7062.
By public transport: Glentress - Regular bus service � Peebles to Walkerburn, Innerleithen and Galashiels passes the road end.
Seasonal opening details (2009): Daily Easter Weekend and then From 6th April to 31st August 2004 Check with Osprey Information Line on 0845 367 3787
Opening Hours: Glentress 10am to 5pm
Facilities: Visitor Centre, refreshments available
Admission:
Contact: Tel: Info line at 0187 608 0404
Attached attractions: Glentress Forest is a section of the Tweed Valley Forest Park. Mountain biking centre.
Additional Information
Web link: (where appropriate): www.visitscottishborders.com - �Osprey watch�.
Places to stay nearby: Peebles
Local towns and villages: Peebles
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