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Special Areas of Conservation

Ascrib, Isay and Dunvegan

Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Country Scotland
Unitary Authority Extra-Regio, Highlands and Islands
Centroid* NG222565
Latitude 57.51388889
Longitude -6.638888889
SAC EU Code UK0030230
Status Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha) 2577.99
* 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.
Location of Ascrib, Isay and Dunvegan SAC

General site character

  • Marine areas, Sea inlets (100%)

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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

  • 1365 Harbour seal Phoca vitulina

    The complex of skerries, islets, undisturbed mainland shores and offshore islands in north-west Skye consistently support a breeding colony of the Harbour seal Phoca vitulina. The site represents one of the larger discrete colonies of common seals in the UK, holding around 2% of the UK population.

Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection

  • Not Applicable

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