ONE of the Isle of Skye’s most identifiable attractions, the Old Man of Storr, will undergo crucial habitat restoration work this autumn, thanks to a project led by the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland and supported by the Skye Iconic Sites Partnership.
The Storr is one of the most popular visitor attractions on the island, welcoming upwards of 200,000 visitors a year. However, this level of footfall has worn away vegetation and led to soil erosion.
Last year, the Skye Iconic Sites Project (SISP) conducted habitat restoration trials, including the collection and sowing of local wildflower seed to aid the restoration of the wildflower-rich grasslands.
