Knockan Crag
| Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve | |
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The Moine Thrust fault at Knockan Crag
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| Location | Ross-Shire and Sutherland, Highland, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58°02′20″N 5°03′44″W / 58.03887°N 5.06212°WCoordinates: 58°02′20″N 5°03′44″W / 58.03887°N 5.06212°W |
| Established | 2004 |
| Governing body | Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) |
| Knockan Crag | |
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve lies within the North West Highlands Geopark in the Ross-Shire and Sutherland border area of Scotland 21 kilometres (13 mi) north of Ullapool. It is centred on the Knockan Crags cliffs, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The Moine Thrust Belt runs through the crag and there is a small visitor centre that explains the background to the 'Highlands Controversy' concerning the geology of the area.
Scottish Natural Heritage provides an interpretation centre, car park and various walks along the crag explaining the features and including artwork such as 'The Globe' by Joe Smith.
Knockan Crag is an anglicisation of the Gaelic Creag a' Chnocain meaning 'crag of the small hill'.
The Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve is managed by Scottish Natural Heritage and is designated for its outstanding geological features.
Knockan Crag was declared a National Nature Reserve (NNR) on 25th February, 2004. Knockan Crag NNR is owned and managed by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and is part of the wider Knockan Crag Cliff Site of Special Scientific Interest. It also lies within the North West Highlands Geopark, part of the International Network of Geoparks.
Scottish Natural Heritage provides an interpretation centre, car park and various walks along the crag explaining the features and including artwork such as 'The Globe' by Joe Smith.
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