2005-2025
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.... Explore 165 miles of the Aberdeenshire coastline to enjoy the sea ....
Turning the Plastic Tide
The Turning The Plastic Tide (TTPT) project has significantly increased public awareness and education about marine litter and plastics through community-led beach cleans in the area.
Marine Spatial Planning
EGCP is actively involved in developing Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) for the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire coast in Scotland.
EGCP has created a new and very unique series of four maps covering the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire coast as part of the Discover Maps project.
EGCP has created a new website - The State of The Coast Report will cover the North East of Scotland Marine Region
THE EGCP TEAM
David R Green
David R. Green is the Director of the Aberdeen Institute for Coastal Science and Management (AICSM), Director of the M.Sc. Degree Programme in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Director of the UAV/UAS Centre for Environmental Monitoring and Mapping (UCEMM) in the Department of Geography and Environment, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Mike Skitmore
Mike Skitmore is married, has four children and has lived in Aberdeenshire since 1978. Following a degree in Civil Engineering he worked for BP for 31 years in Aberdeen, London, the USA and Azerbaijan, mainly in production operations and projects.
John Watson
John is Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor for an oil & gas company, sharing his time between Aberdeen and native South Cumbria, England. Before studying Environmental Protection he was an artist and illustrator.
Stephen Paterson
After completing a degree in Mathematics at Aberdeen University, Stephen qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte in Aberdeen in 1991.
He was seconded to Peterhead Bay Authority for a 6 month period to oversee financial matters for the construction of a new quayside.
Turning the Plastic Tide
The coast is not immune from the blight of marine litter. In December 2018, EGCP started work on the Turning the Plastic Tide (TTPT) project.
Discover Project
Discover a world of rugged sea cliffs, golden sands, ancient castles and exciting wildlife. From puffins to whales, deserted beaches to bustling harbours, the East Grampian Coast really does have something for everyone - Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter.
EGCP North East Scotland NMPi
Marine Scotland (NMPi)
At one time, it was hard to find out where activities took place and what designations cover an area. However, the Scottish Government, though Marine Scotland, has put a huge amount of effort into enabling public access to a wide range of valuable information. This has been completed through the creation of National Marine Plan interactive (NMPi).
Some Interesting Facts About EGCP & the East Grampian CoastClick Here
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20
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
293,000
PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN COASTAL ZONE
165
MILES OF COAST
197,618
TONNES OF FISH LANDED
ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE COAST IN 2023
Appreciating our coast
I want the coast to be appreciated and utilised by as many user groups as possible......
The East Grampian Coast is a wonderfully unspoilt resource and we have an obligation to ensure that any development, on or offshore, is done sympathetically to ensure that it stays that way.
Where to find us:
C/O Economic Development & Protective Services Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House | Aberdeen | AB16 5GB
Scotland | UK.