This dataset shows suitable areas for offshore renewable energy source in the form of tidal, wave and wind power around Scotland. This layer shows suitable areas for tidal power around Scotland.
Fishing pressures can be managed using spatial measures such as prohibiting or restricting certain types of fishing, target species, or vessel capacity. This dataset depicts restrictions on fishing with vessels over a certain LENGTH defined by EU, UK and Scottish legislation since 1986. Polygons were simplified for web use and are for illustrative purposes only. Guidance should be sought from Fishery Offices on interpreting legislation.
The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 deals with wrecks of both aircraft and ships, and all military aircraft are automatically protected under this legislation. This dataset show the locations of protected places and controlled sites designated under The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2017. Commonly called "war graves", they are more correctly referred to as "military maritime graves".
Layer derived from the UKHO Global Wrecks and Obstructions Shapefile
Salmon Rivers in Scotland (2008), produced by Scottish Government Marine Scotland Science with information from Fisheries Trusts and other sources. The 2008 digital salmon rivers data was produced from the earlier salmon distribution map (Gardiner and Egglishaw, 1986) along with new information from Fisheries Trusts and other sources. The collated data were coded on to Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) 1:50,000 digital rivers data. Gardiner, R. and Egglishaw, H. (1986). A Map of the Distribution in Scottish Rivers of the Atlantic Salmon, Salmo salar L. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory, Pitlochry. 5pp + folded map. Scottish Fisheries Publication.
* Please Note * This layer was derived by the Scottish Government from a licensed dataset. It is not downloadable or routinely available.
The data can be shared on request if a user provides evidence that they hold a licence from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) for the 1:50,000 Digital River Network.
