Caenlochan

Summary

Caenlochan (Scottish Gaelic: Cadha an Lochain) is a glen in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. Under EU Natura 2000 legislation it is a Special Area of Conservation[1] for botanical reasons, containing plant communities found nowhere else in the UK. It is also a Special Protection Area for birds including the dotterel.

Caenlochan Glen

Deer densities in the Caenlochan area are among the highest in Scotland and deer herds of over 1000 animals are seen throughout the year.

The area was formerly a national nature reserve, however since 2005 this designation has applied only to Corrie Fee.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Caenlochan - Special Area of Conservation - SAC". Retrieved 22 July 2008.
  2. ^ "The Story of Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. pp. 17–18. Retrieved 14 January 2019.

External links edit

  • Scottish Natural Heritage. "SiteLink". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 30 August 2006.
  • Deer Commission for Scotland. "Priority Sites". Archived from the original on 27 August 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2006.

56°52′30″N 3°17′30″W / 56.87500°N 3.29167°W / 56.87500; -3.29167