Sea

MaCCOLL is working towards a future where Loch Linnhe’s waters and coastline are thriving with diverse native species, including salmon and skate. By working with and enabling a diverse range of people we aim to ensure that our natural environment is supported and protected by our local communities, preserving local history and culture, and bringing sustainability for future generations.

This group has been formed by local residents to start a campaign to lobby politicians, statutory agencies and stakeholders to develop and implement a 10 to 20 year village wide strategic flood management plan. It is run by volunteers to try to save the village from further flood damage and coastal erosion which is threatening to decimate both the local area, national infrastructure, and severely impact all those living & working to the north of Golspie.

Waterlines is a visitor centre and coffee shop at Lybster Harbour supported by Lybster Heritage Trust. It was created in 2000 from old buildings left over from the herring fishing boom. It shut during lockdowns and has recently got funding to employ a manager/curator with the aim to develop the space into a community hub, rotating exhibition space and event space as well as its permanent exhibition.

Ullapool seasavers is a charity that is organized by a group of dedicated kids, for kids. Their moto is “People protect what they love” The group have come together with the mission to raise awareness of the challenges that are facing their local marine environment on the west coast of the Highlands, as well as helping to educate people about the sea and sea life, and to promote and celebrate how wonderful they know it really is.