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List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Banff and Buchan

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The following is a list of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in the Banff and Buchan Area of Search. For other areas, see List of SSSIs by Area of Search.

Notes

  1. Bullers of Buchan Coast SSSI is part of Buchan Ness to Collieston Special Area of Conservation (SAC) due to the habitats present. Bullers of Buchan Coast SSSI is part of Buchan Ness to Collieston Special Protection Area (SPA) due to the bird species present.[1]
  2. Part of Gamrie and Pennan Coast SSSI is Troup, Pennan and Lion’s Heads SPA due to the bird species present.[5]
  3. Loch of Strathbeg SSSI is designated Loch of Strathbeg SPA due to the bird species present.[11]
  4. Reidside Moss SSSI is designated Reidside Moss SAC due to the presence of raised bog.[16]
  5. Turclossie Moss SSSI is also designated Turclossie Moss SAC due to the presence of raised bog.[20]
  6. The Whitehills to Melrose Coast SSSI connects eastwards to the Gamrie and Pennan Coast SSSI and westwards to the Cullen to Stakeness Coast SSSI.[23]

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