Clyde - Landscape / Seascape Assessment

The Firth of Clyde Marine Spatial Plan (2010) identified that there was limited guidance available to local authorities and developers about the impacts of new development on the coastal and seascape character of the Firth. Action Plan ENV10 proposed that a seascape/landscape analysis of the Firth of Clyde be carried out. This was published in 2013.

The study area stretches from the Mull of Kintyre in Argyll to Finnarts Bay on the south Ayrshire coast. It includes the islands of Arran, Bute and the Cumbraes and stretches north into the Argyll sea lochs of Loch Fyne, Loch Long, Loch Goil and Gareloch as well as east to Clydebank. The Report link gives access to pdf files for Seascape Areas around the Firth which summarise coastal characteristics and opportunites/guidance for development. There are also GIS shape files available to download.