East Caithness Cliffs NCMPA
Protecting black guillemots and their nearshore feeding grounds is the aim of East Caithness Cliffs Nature Conservation MPA.
Used by over 1500 breeding black guillemots, the East Caithness Cliffs Nature Conservation MPA is the most important area on Scotland's east coast for this charismatic seabird. This NCMPA extends 2km out to sea and stretches up Scotland’s north-east coast from Helmsdale to Wick.
Conservation objectives
Conserve the protected features of the East Caithness Cliffs NCMPA
Protected features
Biodiversity: black guillemot
Downloads
East Caithness Cliffs Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area Order 2014
East Caithness Cliffs Marine Protected Area: The black guillemot’s east coast stronghold
East Caithness Cliffs MPA boundary map
East Caithness Cliffs MPA: Data confidence assessment
East Caithness Cliffs MPA: Assessment against the MPA Selection Guidelines
East Caithness Cliffs MPA: Management options
Contact
Email: mpa@nature.scot
