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About Troup Head

This is the only mainland gannet colony in Scotland. During the summer months it plays host to over 150,000 breeding seabirds. You'll see large numbers of gannets, fulmars, kittiwakes and guillemots, and you may even see puffins too. And keep your eyes peeled for seals and dolphins! Please take care on the cliffs

Opening times

Open at all times.

Information for dog owners

Dogs should be kept under close control due to the exposed cliff edges and nesting birds.

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Latest news

Kleptomaniacs of the skies

We've discovered that items in red kite nests are becoming ever more surprising, showing the magnificent bird of prey's penchant for weird and wonderful home decoration.

Peregrines in 2009 – shot, poisoned and trapped

This year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines.

Giant red kite flies in Gateshead

More than 150 people who have helped return the spectacular red kite to the skies of north east England, the Northern Kites Project made a giant red kite ‘fly’ in Gateshead’s Baltic Square.

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