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Description
Nestled at the southernmost tip of Scotland, the Mull of Galloway feels like an island with spectacular panoramic views wherever you turn. Ireland, the Isle of Man, Cumbria and Galloway can all be seen, as can the Scar Rocks, an outlying part of the reserve with a small Northern Gannet colony. The reserve consists of clifftop grassland and heath, surrounded by steep cliffs where seabirds make their homes. The clifftop habitats are important for a number of plant species, including sping squill, thrift, purple milk vetch and sea spleenwort. Twite sometimes breed in the heathland, as do Northern Wheatear, Linnet and European Stonechat . The seabird cliffs are home to locally important colonies of Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Kittiwake, European Shag and Black Guillemot. Common Raven and Peregrine Falcon are also regularly seen around the cliffs. The Scar Rocks are mostly inhabited by around 4,000 Northern Gannet.
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Access
By bus to Drummore, 5 miles from reserve. The Mull of Galloway Trail provides a walking route to the reserve from Drummore. By road, 5 miles south of Drummore, follow brown tourist signs from Drummore.