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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kb57" data-source="post: 3265510" data-attributes="member: 133932">As an RSPB member for the last few years, I think the only 'entry-fee' reserve I've visited was Leighton Moss, where I (and a lot of others I suspect) were persuaded to join. Mersehead, Ken-Dee Marshes, Saltholme, Burton mere wetlands and the two reserves on Islay I believe are all free. I don't resent this at all, I joined to support their conservation work - Saltholme in particular seemed to be great at attracting local people in - but therefore don't see why they would need to scan cards, other than to find out who is visiting which reserve - admittedly useful information in itself for them.As for the NT, I concur with the fact they are a rip-off organisation whose commitment to nature conservation is very secondary to historic buildings. Having said that, they include some very pleasant places to visit - I'd recommend a NT for Scotland card if you want to do so without handing over any cash...</blockquote>