Welcome
The high cliffs of Troup Head provide a spectacular setting for Scotland’s largest mainland gannet colony. There are also thousands of kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills here, along with several other species, including puffins. You may even be lucky enough to see porpoises, minke whales or dolphins offshore.

Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.Travel by public transport
Buses run between Fraserburgh and Banff on the B9031, please see bustimes.org for details.
From the road end to the reserve car park it is approximately 2km walk along unpavemented road and rough farm track
Troup Head nature reserve is signposted off the B9031. You will also see a sign for Northfield Farm at this turn off. Follow the RSPB brown signs until you reach Northfield Farm. Continue through the farmyard and onto a rough track until you reach the Troup Head reserve car park.
Parking
There is a small car park with unmarked bays.
There are no designated accessible spaces.
Main path from car park to reserve gate is 920m of unconsolidated hardcore, sloped in places 1.2m wide with 1 accessible gate.
Gates on to reserve have restricted opening, the smallest is 35cm.
Steep flights of steps.

Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Main path from car park to reserve gate is 920m of unconsolidated hardcore, sloped in places 1.2m wide with 1 accessible gate.

Getting around inside
Getting around outside
Designated Walking Trail
Troup Head Path
Main path from car park to reserve gate is 920m of unconsolidated hardcore, sloped in places 1.2m wide with 1 accessible gate.
Gates on to reserve have restricted opening, the smallest is 35cm.
Steep flights of steps.
550m of path on reserve which is narrow uneven and unsurfaced, going close to the unprotected cliff edge in places.



