Carlingnose Point

Carlingnose Point is a species-rich grassland supporting rare species such as dropwort and field gentian. A variety of birds breed on the reserve, and it is a good vantage point for watching wildlife on the Firth of Forth.

Local information

For more local reserve information, visit the Fife Members' Centre website.

Why visit?

Field gentian and dropwort
Common terns
Lesser whitethroat

Best time to visit?

May to Aug for plants
Summer for breeding birds
Spring and autumn for migrant birds

Visit for:

Scenery
Geology
Coasts
Wildflowers
Grasslands
Birdwatching

Directions

North Queensferry can be accessed from the A90, taking the first junction north of the Forth Road Bridge. The reserve is on the east side of the town, on the coast.

Getting onto the reserve

Walk along the well-signed Fife Coastal Path either from the east or west of North Queensferry. There is a small car-park at the end of Carlingnose Way.