Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Associated with Cairngorms National Park

Loch Tummel National Scenic Area: Geography and Mapped Protected Landscape Features

Highland landscape corridor in Perth and Kinross

Loch Tummel National Scenic Area encompasses a vital Highland corridor where freshwater lochs, river gorges, and managed woodlands intersect. This overview focuses on the physical geography of the Tummel valley, providing a detailed look at the protected land, elevation changes, and the hydro-electric history that shaped the current terrain of this scenic region.

Area

90.1 km²

Established

1981

Relief

Upland

Climate

Temperate

Coupar Angus Protected Area: Geographic Boundaries and Regional Landscape Mapping

Located in the Perth and Kinross council area of Scotland

Coupar Angus is a key protected area providing essential insights into the geography and terrain of the Perth and Kinross council area. This detailed mapping overview captures the unique landscape features and boundary distributions characteristic of this Scottish region. Perfect for understanding the spatial configuration and natural setting of the site within its broader local government context.

Area

3.76 km²

Established

1976

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: Mapped Landscapes and Terrain

Regional geography and protected Highland boundaries in Scotland

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park covers a vast array of protected habitats, from coastal sea lochs to high-altitude Munros. This geographic profile outlines the park's position across the Highland Boundary Fault, highlighting its role as a core protected area for Caledonian forests and freshwater lake ecosystems within Scotland.

Area

1,865 km²

Established

2002

IUCN

V

Visitors

2.9M annual

Coul Links Protected Area: Coastal Dune and Heathland Geography in Sutherland, Scotland

A study of coastal dune succession and wetland terrain

Coul Links serves as a quintessential example of a Scottish coastal links landscape, tracing a continuous path from active beach fronts through to stable, juniper-rich heathland. Situated in Sutherland, the site offers a window into the formation of dune slacks, seasonal freshwater lochans, and the ecological dynamics of a complex, interwoven coastal system.

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

Access

Easy access

Scope

Terrestrial

Loch Creran Marine Protected Area: Atlas and Coastal Geography of Argyll and Bute

Mapped tidal basins, flame shell reefs, and Atlantic oakwood habitats

Loch Creran is a primary example of integrated marine and coastal conservation on the west coast of Scotland. Characterized by its long, narrow form and dramatic bathymetry, the loch creates a rich environment where rapid tidal currents meet sheltered forest shorelines. This record provides a detailed look at the geographic structure, protected seabed zones, and the transition from sea loch to the ancient woodlands at the head of the inlet.

Area

12 km²

Established

2014

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Loch Carron Marine Protected Area: Coastal Geography and Protected Seabed Landscape Atlas

Exploring the tidal basins and underwater terrain of Ross and Cromarty.

Loch Carron stands as a landmark marine protected area defined by its dramatic underwater depth changes and robust tidal currents. This protected sea loch features the world's largest flame shell colony nestled beneath the cliffs at Strome Castle. The surrounding Highland geography of Ross and Cromarty creates a compressed, mountain-framed landscape that influences the rich ecological character of this essential coastal habitat.

Area

23 km²

Established

2019

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

East Caithness Cliffs Nature Reserve: Regional Geography and Coastal Protected Area Atlas

Coastal sandstone cliffs and maritime heath habitats in northern Scotland.

Examine the layered conservation architecture and physical geography of East Caithness Cliffs. This site serves as a prime example of protected northern coastal terrain, where sandstone formations and maritime heath support vast seabird populations across a mosaic of land and sea boundaries.

Area

116.96 km²

Established

1996

Relief

Upland

Climate

Temperate

Loch Alsh Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area: Geography and Protected Boundaries

A vital Highland marine landscape featuring rare underwater flame shell colonies.

Loch Alsh sits as a distinct marine boundary in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. This protected area safeguards a vast seafloor ecosystem, most notably a massive flame shell colony that has transformed local understanding of marine biodiversity in the region. The loch landscape blends ancient metamorphic geology with the fjord-like waters separating Skye from the mainland, offering a unique perspective on protected coastal terrains.

Area

0.75 km²

Established

2014

Relief

Mountain

Climate

Temperate