Caerlaverock nature reserve to shut until spring next year

A nature reserve in southern Scotland has taken the “difficult decision” to close to the public until the spring.

The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT) Caerlaverock site on the Solway Firth said it was not in a position to “offer visitors the experience that they expect”.

The centre introduced a reduced visitor experience in early November, to make physical changes to the site, as well as begin staff restructuring.

It said it had tried its best to remain open to offer the “very best experience” but had been unable to fulfil that and had now taken the decision to close on 21 December.