Islay Natural History Trust
Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute
About Islay Natural History Trust
Islay Natural History Trust
The Trust runs the Natural History Centre in Port Charlotte where displays illustrate the island's wildlife riches, from its underlying geology to its birds, butterflies, wild flowers and mammals. There are marine and fresh water aquariums and a touch tank where you can become closely acquainted with some of the local sea creatures. They also have a large laboratory where children of all ages can learn to use microscopes, make pictures out of seaweeds or even dissect an owl pellet. There is an entire room dedicated to drawing things, a touch screen computer and another terminal where you can browse through some of the nearly 150,000 records in their Biological Database.
Islay is perhaps best known for its tens of thousands of wintering geese, over 100 breeding species and spring and autumn migration. The island also enjoys fine displays of wild flowers, a rare butterfly, a wealth of seashore life and much, much more.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Pricing & Tickets
Free so far as we know!
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Port Charlotte, Island of Islay
Kilmartin
Argyll and Bute
PA48 7TX
Scotland
Tel: 01496 850288
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