Local Nature Reserves in South Lanarkshire

Bothwell, Blantyre and Uddingston is a large local nature reserve along the River Clyde. It offers woodland, open grassland and riverside paths where you can enjoy nature, explore local history and spend time outdoors.

What you can see and do

The reserve stretches across both sides of the River Clyde. Bothwell and Uddingston lie on the east bank, while Blantyre sits on the west. The area includes a mix of broadleaved woodland, planted woodland and open spaces such as Redlees Urban Park and Priory Bing grasslands.

You can walk, explore wildlife habitats and take in historic features found along the river corridor. Parts of the site are protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognising the importance of its woodland and natural habitats.

About the reserve

This is one of several local nature reserves we designated in 2022. These sites help protect wildlife and give people places to enjoy nature close to home.

Find out more or get involved

You can learn more about how the site is managed by reading the Local Nature Reserve management statement.

If you would like to ask a question or get involved in looking after the reserve, email our Countryside and Greenspace team.

Notice of Bothwell, Blantyre and Uddingston Woods Local Nature Reserve - No. 1 Declaration 2022

Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of Sections 19 and 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, on 27 January 2022, South Lanarkshire Council declared that it intends to manage land situated at Blantyre, Bothwell and Uddingston in the South Lanarkshire Council area and shown delineated within black boundaries on the Plan attached to said Declaration, as a Local Nature Reserve. In declaring this site as a Local Nature Reserve, the Council aims to recognise and protect the area for its biodiversity, cultural history, educational and recreational value. The site is of local value due to its wildlife, natural environment and use by the community; through designation as a Local Nature Reserve, the Council will maintain open access to this site for recreation and continue to work with the local community to make improvements for both nature and people.

Publication/inspection of documents

The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 requires South Lanarkshire Council to publish Notice of such Declarations in such manner as appears to them best suited for informing persons concerned. In terms of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 Schedule 6 Part 3 Paragraph 9, South Lanarkshire Council are of the view that giving notice of where copies of the documentation may be inspected, or making them available for inspection in a particular manner, may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus, or is likely to be ineffective or inappropriate due to action taken in order to control the incidence or transmission of coronavirus and is therefore publishing this Notice and the Plan referred to here on our website. 

Enquiries

Any enquiries regarding this Notice or the Declaration should be sent by email or by post to the Countryside and Greenspace Service.

Date of Notice: 8 March 2022