The beautiful wildflower meadow of Keltneyburn attracts a kaleidoscope of butterflies including common blue, and the day-flying chimney sweeper moth is often seen on the reserve. Many plants flourish in the meadow but the reserve is particularly notable for eight species of orchid, including fragrant orchid.
Keltneyburn is a Coronation Meadow.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Wildflowers
- Orchids
- Butterflies
- Dragonflies
Best time to visit?
- May to Aug for dragonflies
- Jun to Aug for orchids
- Jun to Aug for butterflies
Visit for:
- grasslands
- wildflowers
- scenery
Other information
Dragonflies and damselflies can also be seen darting across the pond during the summer.
Keltneyburn is part of the Heart of Scotland Forest Partnership.