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Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan. Regional Locational Guidance.
PFOW MSP Regional Locational Guidance. This Regional Locational Guidance has been produced to assist developers in the wind, wave and tidal renewable energy industry to choose sites of maximum opportunity and minimum constraint.
8 GIS sources
8.1.1 The following table provides information on the origins and spatial extent of the layers used in the RLG. Where available it provides the source for download of the spatial data used.
| Layers used in all maps | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Content | Origins | Owner | Extent | last updated | Comments |
| North Coast and Orkney SMR | Union of North Coast and Orkney Scottish Marine Regions | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | PFOW area | 2014 | The consultation analysis on these boundaries can be downloaded at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/04/5576/0 |
| 12 NM Limit | Delimitation of Scottish territorial waters (12 NM) | Oceanwise | Oceanwise | Scottish waters | 2014 | Under license from Oceanwise more information on: http://www.oceanwise.eu/data/marine-themes/featurecatalogue/ |
| Wave lease sites | Wave lease sites | The Crown Estate | The Crown Estate | Scottish waters | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/energy-andinfrastructure/ downloads/maps-and-gis-data/ |
| Tidal lease sites | Tidal lease sites | The Crown Estate | The Crown Estate | Scottish waters | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/energy-andinfrastructure/downloads/maps-and-gis-data/ |
| Wind draft Plan Options | Wind draft Plan Options from Marine Scotland's sectoral plan |
Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/msp |
| Wave draft Plan Options | Wind draft Plan Options from Marine Scotland's sectoral plan |
Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/msp |
| Tidal Draft Plan Options | Tidal Draft Plan Options Marine Scotland's sectoral plan |
Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/msp |
| Basemap | National Geographic | Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) |
ESRI | World | 2014 | For more information please see: http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=b9b1b422198944fbbd5250b3241691b6 |
| Layers used in specific maps | ||||||
| Title | Content | Origins | Owner | Extent | last updated | Comments |
| BGS marine sediment | Sediment classification for the marine environment in Scottish waters |
British Geological Survey BGS |
BGS | Scottish waters | 2011 | The layers extents are estimated . This data set comes bundled with the Oceanwise license. |
| Sand and Gravel resources of the UKCS |
Sediment resources in PFOW area |
The Crown Estate | TCE | Scottish waters | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/energy-andinfrastructure/downloads/maps-and-gis-data/ |
| Predicted habitats | EUNIS classified predicted habitats |
EMODNET | EMODNET | UK waters | 2006 | For more information please see http://www.emodnet.eu/ |
| Seabed energy level | Level of energy at sebed (low, medium, high) Taken from JNCC UKSeaMap |
JNCC | JNCC | Scottish waters | 2010 | More information can be obtained at http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/ukseamap |
| Geological conservation Review (GCR) | GCR | JNCC | JNCC | Scottish waters | 2011 | More information can be obtained at http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-2947 |
| AIS Commercial Shipping density PFOW |
shipping density in PFOW area |
Anatec | Marine Scotland | PFOW | 2013 | Created specifically for Marine Scotland by Anatec and stakeholders |
| AIS Recreational Shipping density PFOW |
shipping density in PFOW area |
Anatec | Marine Scotland | PFOW | 2013 | Created specifically for Marine Scotland by Anatec and stakeholders |
| AIS Recreation shipping lanes PFOW |
shipping density in PFOW area |
Anatec | Marine Scotland | PFOW | 2013 | Created specifically for Marine Scotland by Anatec and stakeholders |
| RYA Sailing clubs | RYA clubs in Scottish waters | Royal Yachting Association ( RYA ) |
RYA | Scottish waters | 2013 | Provided by the RYA |
| RYA Cruising routes | RYA Cruising routes in Scottish waters |
RYA | RYA | Scottish waters | 2013 | Provided by the RYA |
| RYA Marinas with berths | RYA Marinas with berths | RYA | RYA | Scottish waters | 2013 | Provided by the RYA |
| RYA Sailing areas | RYA Sailing areas in Scottish waters |
RYA | RYA | Scottish waters | 2013 | Provided by the RYA |
| Wind resource | Wind speed in the PFOW area |
ABPMer | ABPMer | Scottish waters | 2013 | Can be downloaded from http://www.renewablesatlas.info/ |
| Wind resource | Wave power density in PFOW area |
ABPMer | ABPMer | PFOW | 2013 | Can be downloaded from http://www.renewablesatlas.info/ |
| Tidal resource | Mean spring peak flow in PFOW area |
ABPMer | ABPMer | PFOW | 2013 | Can be downloaded from http://www.renewablesatlas.info/ |
| Layers used in specific maps | ||||||
| Title | Content | Origins | Owner | Extent | last updated | Comments |
| Coastal MOD locations | Coastal MOD locations across Army, Navy, RAF and research | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2010 | This dataset was created for the 2010 State of Scotland's Seas Atlas,The list of sites was compiled by The Scottish Government and validated by the MOD. The locations were digitised against OS 1:10k and OS Mastermap background mapping. |
| Ministry of Defence Practice Zones with risk level | Areas of MOD practice with relative level of risk provided | Oceanwise | Oceanwise | UK waters | 2010 | Created in collaboration between TCE and MOD |
| Offshore power cables | KIS-ORCA Offshore Power Cables |
KIS-ORCA | KIS-ORCA | UK waters | 2014 | See website for downloads http://www.kis-orca.eu/ |
| Offshore telecom cables | KIS-ORCA Offshore Telecom Cables |
KIS-ORCA | KIS-ORCA | UK waters | 2014 | See website for downloads http://www.kis-orca.eu/ |
| Electrical substations | Location of electrical substations in Scotland | National Grid | National Grid | Scotland | 2011 | Georeferenced originally from the 7 year statement system map (2011) by National Grid. Updated version can be seen at http://www2.nationalgrid.com/UK/Industryinformation/Future-of-Energy/Electricity-Ten-Year-Statement/ |
| Distance from electrical substations | Distance buffers from electrical substations in Scotland |
Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scotland | 2011 | Calculated using multiple buffer tool in ArcMap 10.0 |
| Ferry Routes 2012 | Indicative ferry routes in Scottish waters |
Transport Scotland | Transport Scotland | Scotland | 2012 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/seamanagement/nmpihome/Productive/ferry |
| Traffic Separation Schemes and Deep Water Routes | Maritime traffic routes as established by the International Maritime Organization |
Oceanwise | Oceanwise | UK waters | 2014 | Official areas created by the IMO |
| Finfish farms | Sites of active finfish farms | Marine Scotland, Aquadat database | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Information available at http://aquaculture.scotland.gov.uk/ |
| Shellfish farms | Sites of active shellfish farms | Marine Scotland, Aquadat database |
Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Information available at http://aquaculture.scotland.gov.uk/ |
| Surfing Beaches | Sites of surfing beaches | Magicseaweed.com | Magicseaweed.com | Scottish waters | 2014 | Updated October 2014 |
| World Heritage Site | Locations of world Heritage sites as designated by UNESCO |
Historic Scotland | Historic Scotland | Scotland | 2014 | Data can be downloaded at: http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/natural-spaces/ |
| Blue Flag Beaches | Beaches that have been declared safe to bathe at |
Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2013 | Based on data from Keep Scotland Beautiful. Full agreement for use of this data was obtained. |
| Dive Sites | Popular diving destinations in Scottish waters |
divesitedirectory.co.uk | None | UK waters | 2013 | Based on data from divesitedirectory.co.uk. Full permission for use given. |
| Windsurfing beaches | Locations of popular windsurfing beaches |
http://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/activities/windsurfing | http://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/activities/windsurfing | Scottish waters | 2013 | ABPmer digitised the locations of windsurfing beaches in Scotland based on information contained in the Windsurfing Beach Guide available online at http://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/activities/windsurfing |
| Scheduled ancient monuments | Sheduled ancient monuments around the PFOW | Historic Scotland | Historic Scotland | Scotland | 2014 | |
| Potential submerged archaeology | Areas where there is potential to find buried archaeological remains | Marine Scotland with ABPMer | Marine Scotland | UK waters | 2011 | Layer created combining potential for archaeological remains from ABP MER Waterland project and seabed sediments ( BGS) of higher likelihood of preservation |
| Wrecks | Wreck of vessels around the PFOW area | Oceanwise | Oceanwise | UK waters | 2014 | Available from Oceanwise under license |
| Sea angling | Number of day sea angling per region as per 2009 report available at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/07/31154700/32 | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2009 | Available for viewing at: http://marinescotland.atkinsgeospatial.com/nmpi/ |
| National Scenic areas ( NSA) | National Scenic areas ( NSA) | SNH | SNH | Scotland | 2014 | For more information please see: http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlandsnature/protected-areas/national-designations/nsa/special- |
| Local Nature reserves ( LNR) | Local Nature reserves ( LNR) | SNH | SNH | Scotland | 2014 | For more information please see: http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlandsnature/protected-areas/local-designations/lnr/ |
| Areas of great landscape value (AOGL) | Areas of great landscape value (AOGL) | SNH | SNH | Scotland | 2014 | For more information please see: http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlandsnature/protected-areas/local-designations/special- |
| Landscape Character assesment |
Landscape Character Assessment ( LCA) identifies areas with a distinct composition of inter-related natural, physical, cultural and historical characteristics. | SNH | SNH | Scotland | 2014 | Can be downloaded from https://gateway.snh.gov.uk/natural-spaces/index.jsp |
| Layers used in specific maps | ||||||
| Title | Content | Origins | Owner | Extent | last updated | Comments |
| Scotmap: absolute monetary value | Absolute earnings from vessels participating in the Scotmap project | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters (excluding Shetland) | 2013 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/ScotMap |
| Scotmap: absolute monetary value | Relative earnings from vessels participating in the Scotmap project | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters (excluding Shetland) | 2013 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/ScotMap |
| Scotmap: number of vessels | Number of vessels as recorded by the Scotmap project | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters (excluding Shetland) | 2013 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/ScotMap |
| VMS fishing intensity (All species/gears) |
Six target species/gears that show notable activity around the PFOW area. Derived from VMS data. | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/ScotMap |
| Static fishing stake | Inshore static fishing facility | Oceanwise | Oceanwise | UK waters | 2014 | Available from Oceanwise under license |
| Rivers | Rivers in PFOW area with Salmon riviers showing thicker lines | Ordnance Survey ( OS) | OS | UK | 2014 | Available for download at: http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/business-andgovernment/products/opendata-products-grid.html |
| Seabird vulnerability indices (Breeding/Winter-Wind/Wave/Tidal) | Seabird vulnerabilities based upon device type and species behaviour | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2012 | Information on the creation of the indices is available from Furness et al. (2012) |
| Seal distribution (Harbour and Grey seals) | Density of seal numbers for Harbour and Grey seals | Marine Scotland (as a commission to the Sea Mammal Research Unit at St Andrews) | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/usage |
| Seal Potential Biological Removal ( PBR) | Amount of Harbour and Grey seals that can be safely removed from the population | Marine Scotland (as a commission to the Sea Mammal Research Unit at St Andrews) | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/MSInteractive/Themes/usage |
| Seal Haul outs | Areas where Harbour and Grey seals are known to haul out for breeding, moulting or pupping. | Marine Scotland (in collaboration with the Sea Mammal Research Unit at St Andrews) | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | More information can be obtained at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/marineenvironment/species/19887/20814/haulouts |
| Cetacean encounters | Distribution of cetacean encounters in the PFOW area using cetacean atlas data | JNCC | JNCC | Scotland | 2011 | The cetacean atlas can be downloaded at http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-2713 |
| Basking sharks | Location and quantity of basking shark sighthings | Marine Conservation Society, Wildlife Trust, Shark Trust | Scottish Natural Heritage | Scottish waters | 2009 | Provided by SNH not openly available |
| Bathymetry | Rasterised bathymetry of Scottish waters | UKHO, Oceanwise | Oceanwise | Scottish waters | 2014 | Under license from Oceanwise more information on: http://www.oceanwise.eu/data/marine-themes-dem/ |
| Bathymetry contours | Depth countour lines of Scottish waters | UKHO, Oceanwise | Oceanwise | Scottish waters | 2014 | Under license from Oceanwise more information on: http://www.oceanwise.eu/data/marine-themes/featurecatalogue/ |
| Hydrocarbon pipelines | Submerged oil and gas pipelines in Scottish waters | Uk Oil and Gas | Uk Oil and Gas | UK waters | 2014 | See http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/ for more information |
| Oil and gas coastal installations | Types of Oil and Gas onshore installation | Uk Oil and Gas | Uk Oil and Gas | UK waters | 2014 | See http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/ for more information |
| Oil and gas coastal installations | Types of Oil and Gas above water installation | Uk Oil and Gas | Uk Oil and Gas | UK waters | 2014 | See http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/ for more information |
| 27nd Offer | 27nd Offer for Oil and Gas developments | Uk Oil and Gas | Uk Oil and Gas | UK waters | 2014 | See http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/ for more information |
| Oil and Gas licence grid | Oil and Gas licence grid | Uk Oil and Gas | Uk Oil and Gas | UK waters | 2014 | See http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/ for more information |
| Wells | Oil and gas extraction wells | Uk Oil and Gas | Uk Oil and Gas | UK waters | 2014 | See http://www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/ for more information |
| Layers used in specific maps | ||||||
| Title | Content | Origins | Owner | Extent | last updated | Comments |
| Sites of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI) |
SSSI | SNH | SNH | Scotland | 2014 | Data can be downloaded at: http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/natural-spaces/ |
| Non-statutory designated areas | These include Local Nature Reserves and Marine Consultation Areas in the PFOW area | SNH | SNH | Scotland | 2014 | Data can be downloaded at: http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/natural-spaces/ |
| Special Areas of Conservation ( SAC) | SAC in the PFOW area | JNCC/ SNH | JNCC/ SNH | Scotland | 2014 | GIS shapefiles can be downloaded from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/SACselection/gis_data/terms_conditions.asp |
| Special Protected Areas ( SPA) |
SPA in the PFOW area | JNCC/ SNH | JNCC/ SNH | Scotland | 2014 | GIS shapefiles can be downloaded from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/SACselection/gis_data/terms_conditions.asp |
| RAMSAR sites | RAMSAR in the PFOW area | JNCC/ SNH | JNCC/ SNH | Scotland | 2011 | GIS shapefiles can be downloaded from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/SACselection/gis_data/terms_conditions.asp |
| Marine Protected Areas ( MPA) | Scottish MPA | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Further information can be obtained from: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/marineenvironment/mpanetwork |
| Offshore SAC | Offshore SAC | JNCC/ SNH | JNCC/ SNH | Scottish waters | 2012 | GIS shapefiles can be downloaded from: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/SACselection/gis_data/terms_conditions.asp |
| Potential offshore SPA | Areas that may become offshore SPA | Marine Scotland | Marine Scotland | Scottish waters | 2014 | Further information can be obtained at: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4184 |
| Low flying zones | Areas where low flying occurs | Royal air Force ( RAF) | RAF | Scotland | 2011 | For more information see: https://www.gov.uk/military-lowflying |
| Civil aviation buffer zones | Potential areas of overlap with civil aviation radar | Civil aviation Authority ( CAA) | CAA | Scotland | 2011 | https://www.caa.co.uk/home/ |
| Self assessment maps | Maps of suggested airport radar interference at various heights | NATS | NATS | UK | 2014 | Can be downloaded from http://www.nats.aero/services/information/wind-farms/selfassessment-maps/ |
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