Category
page 1Landforms of Shetland
Out Skerries
archipelago in Shetland, Scotland
North Isles
northern islands of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Uyeasound
Uyeasound is a village on the Isle of Unst, the northernmost island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It takes its name from the neighbouring strait of the same name, which looks over to the Isle of Uyea.
Yell Sound
sound between Yell and Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Sumburgh Head
headland located at the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Hermaness
Hermaness is the northernmost headland of Unst, the most northerly inhabited island of Shetland, Scotland. It consists of huge sea cliffs and moorland, making it an ideal habitat for a variety of birds. Hermaness was designated a national nature reserve (NNR) in 1955. The NNR extends over 965 hectares, including the whole of the Hermaness peninsula and the outlying Muckle Flugga and Out Stack. The reserve has a path and boardwalk that extends out onto the moorland. The reserve is managed by NatureScot, though it remains in private ownership, with most being owned by the Buness Estate, although
Mavis Grind
isthmus in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Esha Ness
peninsula in Northmavine, North Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Scalloway Islands
archipelago of islands in Shetland, Scotland
Balta Sound
sound on Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Hamars Ness
headland on Fetlar, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Bluemull Sound
sound between Yell and Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
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inlet, a gully or a narrow and deep cleft in the face of a cliff