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Troup Head
| Directions: |
Troup Head is found between Pennan and Gardenstown on the B9031, east along the coast from Macduff. Follow the RSPB brown signs until the reach Northfield Farm. Continue through the farmyard and onto a rough track until you reach the car park. Park here and take the right hand track through a gate (following RSPB brown signs) and follow the fence line through the field. Follow the track through the gorse until you reach the fence with the gate. Go through the gate and walk left up and over the hill, following the fence line until you reach the seabird colony. Grid reference NJ822665. |
| Accessibility: |
This is a natural site open all year, with unimproved paths and trails - the access around this site may not be suitable for all visitors. |
| Costs: |
Free |
| Best time to visit: |
Spring and Summer |
Venue information
Troup Head is Scotland's only mainland gannet colony and features dramatic, expansive panoramic views along the Moray Firth and beyond. The reserve comprises a coastal strip approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) in length, impressive sea cliffs, steep vegetated slopes and rocky beaches. This important seabird colony contains significant populations of fulmars, gannets, shags, kittiwakes, guillemots, and razorbills and there are even some puffins. Over 150,000 breeding seabirds are present here in the summer months.
Venue verdict: Excellent photography and more accessible than some of the island colonies.
Ratings: 4
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This is a great place to come and spend the day.You have a lovely walk to the cliff face, then fill yer boots watching all the sea birds in action.From the common Gulls to the Puffins that frequent these lovely cliff faces.The veiw is great and might even sea a Dolphin or two.
(Written by: lewispeter)
26 June 2009 18:22