Keen of Hamar
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Keen of Hamar a National Nature Reserve
on Unst
, in Shetland, Scotland. The reserve, managed by Scottish Natural Heritage
, is primarily of botanical interest, for example for populations of Cerastium nigrescens, a plant unique to Unst.
The geological features at the site are a highlight of Geopark Shetland
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National Nature Reserves in Scotland
National Nature Reserves in Scotland are established by Scottish Natural Heritage. Until 2004 there were 73 National Nature Reserves in Scotland, as per the list below...
on Unst
Unst
Unst is one of the North Isles of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is the northernmost of the inhabited British Isles and is the third largest island in Shetland after the Mainland and Yell. It has an area of .Unst is largely grassland, with coastal cliffs...
, in Shetland, Scotland. The reserve, managed by Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage is a Scottish public body. It is responsible for Scotland's natural heritage, especially its natural, genetic and scenic diversity. It advises the Scottish Government and acts as a government agent in the delivery of conservation designations, i.e...
, is primarily of botanical interest, for example for populations of Cerastium nigrescens, a plant unique to Unst.
The geological features at the site are a highlight of Geopark Shetland
Geopark Shetland
Geopark Shetland is the name used by the Geopark formally established in September 2009 on its entry into the European Geoparks Network. The Geopark extends across the entire Shetland archipelago off the north coast of mainland Scotland...
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External links
- The Story of Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve, Scotland's National Nature Reserves, Scottish Natural Heritage
- The Reserve Plan for Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve 2009 - 2015, Scotland's National Nature Reserves, Scottish Natural Heritage