Abhainn Clais an Eas and Allt a' Mhuilinn
| Country | Scotland |
| Unitary Authority | Highlands and Islands |
| Centroid* | NC082206 |
| Latitude | 58.13333333 |
| Longitude | -5.258333333 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030081 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 1.21 |
| * This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC. | |
General site character
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Inland water bodies (Standing water, Running water) (90%)
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Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (3%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (7%)
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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.
Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site
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1029 Freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera
This site in the north-west Highlands of Scotland includes two burns (streams) that each support functional freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera populations. Both burns are relatively small yet support high-quality populations. Abhainn Clais An Eas has pearl mussels present along a 1 km stretch from the mouth of the river to a large waterfall impassable to migratory fish. Allt a’Mhuilinn supports pearl mussels along a 2 km stretch from the sea to an upstream loch. Both burns contain good populations of juveniles indicating that present conditions support recruitment.
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
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