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Offshore Wind Energy in Scottish Waters

Draft Regional Locational Guidance

CONTENTS

Page

1.

INTRODUCTION

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Introduction
Offshore Wind Device Characteristics
Sectoral Marine Plan Development Process
Regional Locational Guidance Areas

2.

SCOTTISH MARINE AREA KEY ISSUES

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

Resource
Aquaculture
Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Defence
Environment
Coastal and Flood Protection
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks, Seals and Seabirds
Fishing
Representation of fishery data
Infrastructure and Grid Provision
Oil and Gas
Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Small Boat Activity
Surfing and Windsurfing
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13

2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17

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REGIONS
3.

EAST

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Resource
Aquaculture
Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage

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3.7

3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17

Defence
Environment
Coastal and Flood Protection
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks and Seals
Seabirds
Fishing
Commercial Fishing Regional Overview
Areas of Search Interactions
Fish Processing Activities
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Infrastructure and Grid Provision
Existing
Future
Oil and Gas
Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Small Boat Activity
Surfing and Windsurfing
Areas of Search
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

4.

NORTH EAST

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7

Resource
Aquaculture
Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Defence
Environment
Coastal and Flood Protection
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks and Seals
Seabirds
Fishing
Commercial Fishing Regional Overview
Areas of Search Interaction
Fish Processing Activities
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout

3.8

3.9

3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13

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Infrastructure and Grid Provision

Existing
Future

4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13

4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17

Oil and Gas

Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Small Boat Activity
Surfing and Windsurfing
Areas of Search
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

5.

NORTH

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7

Resource
Aquaculture
Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Defence
Environment
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks and Seals
Seabirds
Fishing
Commercial Fishing Regional Overview
Areas of Search Interaction
Scotmap Pilot Project
Fish Processing Activities
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Infrastructure and Grid Provision
Existing
Future
Oil and Gas
Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking

5.8

5.9

5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13

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5.15
5.16
5.17

Small Boat Activity

Surfing and Windsurfing
Areas of Search
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

6.

NORTH WEST

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7

6.14
6.15
6.16
6.17

Resource
Aquaculture
Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Defence
Environment
Coastal and Flood Protection
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks and Seals
Seabirds
Fishing
Commercial Fishing Regional Overview
Areas of Search Interaction
Fish Processing Activities
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Infrastructure and Grid Provision
Existing
Future
Oil and Gas
Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Small Boat Activity
Surfing and Windsurfing
Areas of Search
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

7.

WEST

7.1
7.2

Resource
Aquaculture

6.8

6.9

6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13

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7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7

7.14
7.15
7.16
7.17

Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Defence
Environment
Coastal and Flood Protection
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks and Seals
Seabirds
Fishing
Commercial Fishing Regional Overview
Areas of Search Interaction
Fish Processing Activities
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Infrastructure and Grid Provision
Existing
Future
Oil and Gas
Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Small Boat Activity
Surfing and Windsurfing
Areas of Search
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

8.

SOUTH WEST

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7

Resource
Aquaculture
Aviation
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Defence
Environment
Designated Sites
Landscape Designations within Region
Marine Mammals, Basking Sharks and Seals
Seabirds
Fishing
Commercial Fishing Regional Overview
Areas of Search Interactions

7.8

7.9

7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13

8.8

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8.14
8.15
8.16
8.17

Fish Processing Activities

Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Infrastructure and Grid Provision
Existing
Future
Oil and Gas
Planning
Ports and Harbours
Recreation
Recreational Angling
Recreational Boating
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Small Boat Activity
Surfing and Windsurfing
Areas of Search
Shipping
Social
Supply Chain
Tourism

9.

SCOTTISH OFFSHORE MARINE AREA

9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8

Resource
Aquaculture
Bathymetry and Seabed
Cultural Heritage
Environment
Fishing
Oil and Gas
Shipping

10.

TEST SITES FOR DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES

10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10,7
10.8
10.9

Technologies
Site Selection Process
Site 1 - Southern Moray Firth
Site 2 - North Coast
Site 3 - East Aberdeen
Site 4 - Inner Hebrides
Site 5 - South East Aberderr
Site 6 - East Shetland

11.

REFERENCES

8.9

8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13

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FIGURES
1.1
1.2
1.3

Map of Scottish Marine Area

Offshore Wind Scoping Areas of Search
Scottish Offshore Renewable Energy Regions (SORERs)

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14

Aquaculture activities in Scottish Waters

Aviation activities in Scotland
Bathymetry in Scottish Waters
Defence activities in Scottish Waters
Interconnector cables around Scotland
Offshore Renewable Energy and Grid Upgrades
Oil and Gas activities in Scottish Waters
Ports and Harbours around Scotland
Scuba Diving sites around Scotland
Sea Kayaking and Canoeing areas around Scotland
Dinghy Sailing Clubs around Scotland
Surfing and Windsurfing locations around Scotland
Ferry Routes around Scotland
Shipping designations in Scottish Waters

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13

Firth of Forth Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

Firth of Forth Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Aquaculture activities in the Firth of Forth Region
Aviation activities in the Firth of Forth Region
Firth of Forth Seabed Sediments
Firth of Forth Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key cultural heritage assets in the East Region
Defence activities in the East Region
Military Practice Areas and Area of Search E1
Coastal and Flood Defence Schemes in East Region
Designated sites in the Firth of Forth (Area of Search)
Marine Mammals (Cetaceans), Seals and Basking Sharks in East Region
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in East Region (Winter
Season)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in East Region (Breeding
Season)
Fishing Intensity in the East Region (Scallop Dredge, Demersal Mobile
Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the East Region (Pelagic, Demersal Static Gear,
Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the East Region (Brown Crab Creels, Lobster Creels,
Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the East Region (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the East Region (Static Gears)
Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing Locations in East Region
Interconnector cables in the East Region
Existing Infrastructure in the Firth of Forth (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the East Region
Oil and Gas activities in relation to to the Firth of Forth (Area of Search)

3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
3.21
3.22
3.23
3.24

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3.26
3.27
3.28
3.29
3.30
3.31
3.32

Ports and Harbours in the East Region

Sailing activity in the East Region
Kayaking and Small Boat Activities in the East Region
East Region Surfing Locations
Recreational activity in the Firth of Forth (Area of Search)
Shipping Activities in the East Region
Cultural and Maritime Heritage Assets in East Region
Coastal Awards in East Region

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
4.23

North East Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

North East Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Moray Firth Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)
Moray Firth Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Aquaculture activities in the North East Region
Aquaculture activities in the Moray Firth Region
Aviation activities in the North East (Area of Search)
Aviation activities in the Moray Firth (Area of Search)
North East Seabed Sediments
North East Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Moray Firth Seabed Sediments
Moray Firth Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key Cultural Heritage Assets in the North East (Areas of Search)
Key Cultural Heritage Assets in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search)
Defence activities in North East Region
Defence activities in the North East (Areas of Search)
Defence activities in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search)
Coastal and Flood Defence Schemes in the North East Region
Designated sites in the North East (Area of Search)
Designated sites in the Moray Firth (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in North East (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Moray Firth (Areas of Search)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North East (Area of
Search)(Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North East (Area of
Search)(Breeding)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Moray Firth (Areas of
Search)(Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Moray Firth (Areas of
Search)(Breeding)
Fishing Intensity in the North East (Area of Search) (Scallop Dredge,
Demersal Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the North East (Area of Search) (Pelagic, Demersal
Static Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the North East (Area of Search) (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the North East (Area of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the North East (Area of Search) (Static Gears)
Fishing Intensity in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search) (Scallop Dredge,
Demersal Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)

4.24
4.25
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.29
4.30
4.31
4.32

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4.35
4.36
4.37
4.38
4.39
4.40
4.41
4.42
4.43
4.44
4.45
4.46
4.47
4.48
4.49
4.50
4.51
4.52
4.53
4.54
4.55
4.56

Fishing Intensity in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search) (Pelagic, Demersal

Static Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search) (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search) (Static Gears)
Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing Locations in North East Region
Interconnector cables in the North East Region
Existing Infrastructure in the North East (Area of Search)
Existing Infrastructure in the Moray Firth (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the North East Region
Oil and Gas activities in the North East (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search)
Ports and Harbours in the East Region
Recreational Boating activities in the North East Region
Recreational diving activities in the North East Region
Dinghy Sailing Clubs in the North East Region
Kayaking and Small Boat Activities in the North East Region
Surfing and Windsurfing locations in the North East Region
Recreational activities in the North East (Area of Search)
Recreational activities in the Moray Firth (Area of Search)
Shipping activity in the North East (Area of Search)
Shipping activity in the Moray Firth (Areas of Search)
Key tourist sites in the North East Region
Cultural and Maritime Heritage Assets in North East Region
Coastal awards in the North East Region

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
5.15
5.16
5.17
5.18
5.19
5.20
5.21
5.22

Orkney Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

Orkney Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Shetland Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)
Shetland Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Aquaculture in the North Region
Aquaculture activities in Orkney (Areas of Search)
Aquaculture activities in the Shetland (Area of Search)
Aviation activities in Orkney (Areas of Search)
Aviation activities in Shetland (Areas of Search)
Orkney (Area of Search) Seabed Sediments
Orkney (Area of Search) Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Shetland (Areas of Search) Seabed Sediments
Shetland (Areas of Search) Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key Cultural Heritage Assets in the Orkney (Area of Search)
Key Cultural Heritage Assets in the Shetland (Areas of Search)
Defence activities in North Region
Defence activities in the Orkney (Areas of Search)
Defence activities in the Shetland (Areas of Search)
Designated sites in the Orkney (Area of Search)
Designated sites in the Shetland (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Orkney (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Shetland (Areas of Search)

4.34

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5.35
5.36
5.37
5.38
5.39
5.40
5.41
5.42
5.43
5.44
5.45
5.46
5.47
5.48
5.49
5.50
5.51
5.52
5.53
5.54
5.55
5.56
5.57
5.58

Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Orkney (Area of

Search)(Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Orkney (Area of
Search)(Breeding)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Shetland (Areas of
Search)(Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Shetland (Areas of
Search)(Breeding)
Fishing Intensity in the Orkney (Area of Search) (Scallop Dredge, Demersal
Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the Orkney (Area of Search) (Pelagic, Demersal Static
Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Orkney (Area of Search) (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the Orkney (Area of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the Orkney (Area of Search) (Static Gears)
Fishing Intensity in the Shetland (Areas of Search) (Scallop Dredge, Demersal
Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the Shetland (Areas of Search) (Pelagic, Demersal
Static Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Shetland (Areas of Search) (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Scotmap Pilot Study Map 1
Scotmap Pilot study Map 2
Inshore Fisheries in the Shetland (Areas of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the Shetland (Areas of Search) (Static Gears)
Interconnector cables in the North Region
Existing Infrastructure in the Orkney (Area of Search)
Existing Infrastructure in the Shetland (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the North Region
Oil and Gas activities in the Orkney (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the Shetland (Areas of Search)
Ports and Harbours in the North Region
Recreational boating activity in the North Region
Recreational diving activities in the North Region
Dinghy Sailing Clubs in the North Region
Kayaking and Small Boat Activities in the North Region
Surfing and Windsurfing locations in the North Region
Recreational activity in the Orkney (Area of Search)
Recreational activity in the Shetland (Area of Search)
Ferry Routes in the North Region
Shipping activity in the Orkney (Area of Search)
Shipping activity in the Shetland (Areas of Search)
Key tourist sites in the North Region
Cultural and Maritime Heritage Assets in North Region
Coastal awards in the North Region

6.1
6.2
6.3

North Minch Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

North Minch Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Aquaculture activities in the North Region

5.24
5.25
5.26
5.27
5.28
5.29
5.30
5.31
5.32
5.33
5.34

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6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13
6.14

6.19
6.20
6.21
6.22
6.23
6.24
6.25
6.26
6.27
6.28
6.29
6.30
6.31
6.32
6.33
6.34
6.35
6.36
6.37

Aquaculture activities in the North Minch (Area of Search)

Aviation activities in the North Minch (Area of Search)
North Minch (Area of Search) Seabed Sediments
North Minch (Area of Search) Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key cultural heritage assets in the North Minch (Area of Search)
Defence activities in the North West Region
Military Practice Areas and North Minch (Area of Search)
Coastal and Flood Defence Schemes in North West Region
Designated sites in the North Minch (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in North Minch (Area of Search)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North Minch (Area of
Search) Region (Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North Minch (Area of
Search)Region (Breeding)
Fishing Intensity in the North Minch (Area of Search)(Scallop Dredge,
Demersal Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the North Minch (Area of Search)(Pelagic, Demersal
Static Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the North Minch (Area of Search)(Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the North Minch (Area of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the North Minch (Area of Search) (Static Gears)
Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing Locations in North West Region
Interconnector cables in the North West Region
Existing Infrastructure in the North Minch (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the North West Region
Oil and Gas activities in relation to North Minch (Area of Search)
Ports and Harbours in the North West Region
Sailing activity in the North West Region
Dinghy Sailing Clubs in the North West Region
Kayaking and Small Boat Activities in the North West Region
Recreational diving activities in the North West Region
North West Region Surfing Locations
Recreational activity in the North West Region
Ferry activities in the North West Region
Shipping Activities in the North Minch (Area of Search)
Key tourist sites within the North West Region
Cultural and Maritime Heritage Assets in North West Region
Coastal Awards in North West Region

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10

Argyll Wind Energy Resource (Areas of Search)(Annual Mean Power)

Argyll Wind Energy Resource (Areas of Search)(Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Kintyre Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)
Kintyre Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Aquaculture in the West Region
Aquaculture activities in Argyll (Areas of Search)
Aquaculture activities in the Kintyre (Area of Search)
Aviation activities in Argyll (Areas of Search)
Aviation activities in Kintyre (Areas of Search)
Argyll (Area of Search) Seabed Sediments

6.15
6.16
6.17
6.18

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7.12
7.13
7.14
7.15
7.16
7.17
7.18
7.19
7.20
7.21
7.22
7.23
7.24
7.25
7.26
7.27
7.28
7.29
7.30
7.31
7.32
7.33
7.34
7.35
7.36
7.37
7.38
7.39
7.40
7.41
7.42
7.43
7.44
7.45
7.46
7.47
7.48
7.49
7.50

Argyll (Area of Search) Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats

Kintyre (Areas of Search) Seabed Sediments
Kintyre (Areas of Search) Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key Cultural Heritage Assets in the Argyll (Area of Search)
Key Cultural Heritage Assets in the Kintyre (Areas of Search)
Defence activities in West Region
Defence activities in the Argyll (Areas of Search)
Defence activities in the Kintyre (Areas of Search)
Coastal and Flood Defence Schemes in the West Region
Designated sites in the Argyll (Area of Search)
Designated sites in the Kintyre (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Argyll (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Kintyre (Areas of Search)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Argyll (Area of
Search)(Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Argyll (Area of
Search)(Breeding)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Kintyre (Areas of
Search)(Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Kintyre (Areas of
Search)(Breeding)
Fishing Intensity in the Argyll (Area of Search) (Scallop Dredge, Demersal
Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the Argyll (Area of Search) (Pelagic, Demersal Static
Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Argyll (Area of Search) (Brown Crab Creels, Lobster
Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the Argyll (Area of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the Argyll (Area of Search) (Static Gears)
Fishing Intensity in the Kintyre (Areas of Search) (Scallop Dredge, Demersal
Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the Kintyre (Areas of Search) (Pelagic, Demersal Static
Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Kintyre (Areas of Search) (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the Kintyre (Areas of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the Kintyre (Areas of Search) (Static Gears)
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout activities in the West Region
Interconnector cables in the West Region
Existing Infrastructure in the Argyll (Area of Search)
Existing Infrastructure in the Kintyre (Area of Search)
Ports and Harbours in the West Region
Recreational boating activity in the West Region
Recreational diving activities in the West Region
Dinghy Sailing Clubs in the West Region
Kayaking and Small Boat Activities in the West Region
Surfing and Windsurfing locations in the West Region
Recreational activity in the Argyll (Area of Search)
Recreational activity in the Kintyre (Areas of Search)
Ferry Routes in the West Region

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7.53
7.54
7.55

Shipping activity in the Argyll (Area of Search)

Shipping activity in the Kintyre (Areas of Search)
Key tourist sites in the West Region
Cultural and Maritime Heritage Assets in West Region
Coastal awards in the West Region

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13

8.18
8.19
8.20
8.21
8.22
8.23
8.24
8.25
8.26
8.27
8.28
8.29
8.30
8.31
8.32
8.33
8.34
8.35

Solway Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

Solway Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Aquaculture activities in the South West Region
Aquaculture activities in the Solway (Area of Search)
Aviation activities in the Solway (Area of Search)
Solway (Area of Search) Seabed Sediments
Solway (Area of Search) Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key cultural heritage assets in the South West Region
Defence activities in the South West Region
Military Practice Areas and Solway (Area of Search)
Designated sites in the Solway (Area of Search)
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Solway (Area of Search)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Solway (Area of
Search) Region (Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Solway (Area of
Search) Region (Breeding)
Fishing Intensity in the Solway (Area of Search)(Scallop Dredge, Demersal
Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the Solway (Area of Search)(Pelagic, Demersal Static
Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Solway (Area of Search)(Brown Crab Creels, Lobster
Creels, Squid)
Inshore Fisheries in the Solway (Area of Search) (Mobile Gears)
Inshore Fisheries in the Solway (Area of Search) (Static Gears)
Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing Locations in South West Region
Interconnector cables in the South West Region
Existing Infrastructure in the Solway (Area of Search)
Oil and Gas activities in the South West Region
Oil and Gas activities in relation to Solway (Area of Search)
Ports and Harbours in the South West Region
Sailing activity in the South West Region
Recreational diving activities in the South West Region
Kayaking and Small Boat Activities in the South West Region
Dinghy Sailing Clubs in the South West Region
Recreational activity in the South West Region
Ferry Routes in the South West Region
Shipping Activities in the Solway (Area of Search)
Key tourist sites within the South West Region
Cultural and Maritime Heritage Assets in South West Region
Coastal Awards in South West Region

9.1
9.2
9.3

North Western Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

North Western Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
Northern Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)

8.14
8.15
8.16
8.17

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9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11
9.12
9.13
9.14
9.15
9.16
9.17
9.18
9.19
9.20
9.21
9.22
9.23
9.24
9.25
9.26
9.27
9.28
9.29
9.30
9.31
9.32
9.33
9.34
9.35
9.36
9.37
9.38

Northern Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)

North Eastern Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Power)
North Eastern Wind Energy Resource (Annual Mean Wind Speed)
North Western Bathymetry
North Western Seabed Sediments
North Western Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Northen Bathymetry
Northern Seabed Sediments
Northern Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
North Eastern Bathymetry
North Eastern Seabed Sediments
North Eastern Seabed Predicted EUNIS Habitats
Key cultural heritage assets in the North Western Offshore Area
Key cultural heritage assets in the Northern Offshore Area
Key cultural heritage assets in the North Eastern Offshore Area
Designated sites in the North Western Offshore Area
Designated sites in the Northern Offshore Area
Designated sites in the North Eastern Offshore Area
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in North Western Offshore Area
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in Northern Offshore Area
Cetaceans, Seals and Basking Sharks in North Eastern Offshore Area
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North Western
Offshore Area (Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North Western
Offshore Area (Breeding)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Northern Offshore
Area (Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in Northern Offshore
Area (Breeding)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North Eastern
Offshore Area (Winter)
Seabirds, Important Bird Areas and RSPB Reserves in North Eastern
Offshore Area (Breeding)
Fishing Intensity in the North Western Offshore Area (Scallop Dredge,
Demersal Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the North Western Offshore Area (Pelagic, Demersal
Static Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the North Western Offshore Area (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Fishing Intensity in the Northern Offshore Area (Scallop Dredge, Demersal
Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the Northern Offshore Area (Pelagic, Demersal Static
Gear, Nephrops - Creels)
Fishing Intensity in the Northern Offshore Area (Brown Crab Creels, Lobster
Creels, Squid)
Fishing Intensity in the North Eastern Offshore Area (Scallop Dredge,
Demersal Mobile Gear, and Nephrops Mobile Gear)
Fishing Intensity in the North Eastern Offshore Area (Pelagic, Demersal
Static Gear, Nephrops - Creels)

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9.39
9.40
9.41
9.42
9.43
9.44
9.45

Fishing Intensity in the North Eastern Offshore Area (Brown Crab Creels,
Lobster Creels, Squid)
Oil and Gas activities in relation to North Western Offshore Area
Oil and Gas activities in relation to Northern Offshore Area
Oil and Gas activities in relation to North Eastern Offshore Area
Shipping Activities in the North Western Offshore Area
Shipping Activities in the Northern Offshore Area
Shipping Activities in the North Eastern Offshore Area

10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6

Southern Moray Firth Site

North Coast Site
East Aberdeen Site
Inner Hebrides Site
South East Aberdeen Site
East Shetland Site

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TABLES
1.1
1.2

Offshore Wind Turbing Sub-structures

Review of Blue Seas Green Energy Medium Term Areas of Search

2.1

Key projects in plans and environmental assessment

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Planning Stage for Potential Infrastructure Projects

Ports and Harbours in the East Region
Estimated Regional Sea Angling Activity and Expenditure in East Region
Key Surfing and Windsurfing Locations in the East Region
Summary of future trends in East Region

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Planning Stage for Potential Infrastructure Projects

Ports and Harbours in the East Region
Key Surfing and Windsurfing Locations in the North East Region
Summary of future trends in North East Region

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Planning Stage for Potential Infrastructure Projects

Ports and Harbours in the North Region
Key Surfing and Windsurfing Locations in the North Region
Summary of future trends in North Region

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

Planning Stage for Potential Infrastructure Projects

Ports and Harbours in the North West Region
Estimated Regional Sea Angling Activity and Expenditure in North West
Region
Key Surfing and Windsurfing Locations in the North West Region
Summary of future trends in North West Region

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5

Planning Stage for Potential Infrastructure Projects

Ports and Harbours in the West Region
Estimated Regional Sea Angling Activity and Expenditure in West Region
Key Surfing and Windsurfing Locations in the West Region
Summary of future trends in West Region

8.1
8.2
8.3

Planning Stage for Potential Infrastructure Projects

Ports & Harbours in South West Region
Summary of future trends in South West Region

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