Torridon declared Scotland's newest national nature reserve

BBC Scotland Thursday 06 August 2026, 13:48 UTC 1 min read

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It is the first since Glen Coe and Mar Lodge Estate were granted the status in 2017.

Torridon (ORG) Scotland (LOCATION) Glen Coe (PERSON) Mar Lodge Estate (ORG)

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