With mile upon mile of rugged coastline, meandering creeks and clifftop meadows, it’s no surprise that Aberdeenshire is home to a diverse array of wildlife – RSPB Troup Head is not to be missed!
In spring, tens of thousands of seabirds return to the cliffs. Alongside the majestic gannets, thousands of kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills, along with several other species, including puffins breed here. Wildflowers bloom on the clifftop grassland including the beautiful pale blue of spring squill and later in the year the cliff-top is swathed in pink and white from thrift and campions.
You may even be lucky enough to see porpoises, minke whales or bottle-nosed dolphins!
Please take care on the unprotected cliffs. Paths can be muddy so dress appropriately.
