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RSPB Scotland Fowlsheugh

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Cliffs at Fowlsheugh are packed with more than 130,000 breeding seabirds during the spring and summer months.

Added* by Tess Senfeld
Most recent update 19 February 2020

Description

Running for around three kilometres along the coast, Fowlsheugh is part of a wider SPA designated for its number of seabirds. It lies within two SSSIs – the main one, Fowlsheugh SSSI, is a 1.8km length of sheer 30 to 60-metre cliffs, with a narrow strip of clifftop grasslands. The second, a section of the cliff at the southern end, is included within Crawton Bay SSSI.

The largest mainland seabird colony on the east coast of Scotland, this impressive seabird colony contains populations of some of Scotland’s most iconic and favourite birds including Common Guillemot , Razorbill , Kittiwake and a small numbers of Atlantic Puffin. Offshore, seals, dolphins and other cetaceans contribute to the unique and stunning nature of Fowlsheugh.

Details

Access

The reserve is 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Stonehaven. On the A92 heading south from Stonehaven, take the turning on the left signed for Crawton. The reserve car park is just before the end of this road; car parking facilities are limited, and unsuitable for coaches or caravans. Please do not park in the passing places.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Agriculture

Conditions

Slippery , Open landscape , Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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