of the Loch Maree Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC), a European site of international significance, with the Caledonian pinewood, the rich mosaic of upland habitats and the otter population all forming part of the qualifying interests of the SAC designation. The Loch Maree Islands portion of the reserve also forms part of the Loch Maree Special Protection Area (SPA), which hosts the single most important breeding population of black-throated diver in Britain. References Citations Bibliography External links Beinn Eighe & Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve Biosphere reserves of Scotland Munros Marilyns of Scotland Mountains and hills of the Northwest Highlands National nature reserves in Scotland Sites of Special Scientific Interest in South Wester Ross and Cromarty Protected areas of Highland (council area) Torridon Ridges of Scotland Mountains and hills of Highland (council area) One-thousanders of Scotland Aviation accidents and incidents locations in Scotland