1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Highlands and Islands
  4. Orkney Islands
  5. Orkney
  6. Ness of Tuquoy

Ness of Tuquoy

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Ness of Tuquoy

Old Milestone facing Bay of Tuquoy, Westray Parish By the UC road, in parish of Westray (District), Tuquoy, 100m South of corner near farm. Inscription reads:- : P / 3½ : (To Pierowall) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_WYPWTQ04.
Old Milestone facing Bay of Tuquoy, Westray Parish Credit: Milestone Society

Ness of Tuquoy is a prominent coastal feature located on the mainland of Orkney, a group of islands in northern Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the Mainland, Ness of Tuquoy is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinct point along the coastline.

This geographical feature is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea to a height of approximately 30 meters (98 feet). The cliffs are composed of sandstone and are often battered by the relentless waves and strong winds that characterize the region. The area is rich in birdlife, with various seabirds, such as fulmars and kittiwakes, nesting among the cliffs.

Ness of Tuquoy offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastal landscape, including the nearby island of Copinsay and the turbulent waters of the North Sea. The headland is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who are drawn to its natural beauty and the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat.

In addition to its natural attractions, Ness of Tuquoy also holds historical significance. The nearby Brough of Deerness, an ancient Pictish and Norse settlement, provides evidence of human habitation in the area dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Ness of Tuquoy is a stunning coastal feature that showcases the raw beauty of Orkney's landscape. Its towering cliffs, diverse birdlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for those exploring this unique part of Scotland.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Ness of Tuquoy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.274352/-2.9520629 or Grid Reference HY4543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone facing Bay of Tuquoy, Westray Parish By the UC road, in parish of Westray (District), Tuquoy, 100m South of corner near farm. Inscription reads:- : P / 3½ : (To Pierowall) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_WYPWTQ04.
Old Milestone facing Bay of Tuquoy, Westray Parish
By the UC road, in parish of Westray (District), Tuquoy, 100m South of corner near farm. Inscription reads:- : P / 3½ : (To Pierowall) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_WYPWTQ04.
Old Milestone by the B6097, Midbea, Westray By the B6097, in parish of Westray (District), 100m North of crossroads corner, on verge. Inscription reads:- : P / 3 : : T / ½ : (To Pierowall and Tuquoy) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_WYPWTQ03.
Old Milestone by the B6097, Midbea, Westray
By the B6097, in parish of Westray (District), 100m North of crossroads corner, on verge. Inscription reads:- : P / 3 : : T / ½ : (To Pierowall and Tuquoy) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_WYPWTQ03.
Farmland on Westray In the distance can just be made out the Bay of Tuquoy, whilst in the far distance is Westray's highest point of Fitty Hill, 169m (555ft).
Farmland on Westray
In the distance can just be made out the Bay of Tuquoy, whilst in the far distance is Westray's highest point of Fitty Hill, 169m (555ft).
Bay of Tuquoy Small fishing boat by the shore of the Bay of Tuquoy.
Bay of Tuquoy
Small fishing boat by the shore of the Bay of Tuquoy.
Bay of Tuquoy Bay of Tuquoy at low tide.
Bay of Tuquoy
Bay of Tuquoy at low tide.
Midbea: postbox № KW17 67 An Elizabeth II-reign postbox stands alongside the George V wall box which it replaces, outside the old schoolhouse at Midbea. The collection time is 11am daily except Sunday - but post collected will not leave the island the same day.
Midbea: postbox № KW17 67
An Elizabeth II-reign postbox stands alongside the George V wall box which it replaces, outside the old schoolhouse at Midbea. The collection time is 11am daily except Sunday - but post collected will not leave the island the same day.
Tuquoy: a small jetty The road comes to an end at a small hut by this little jetty extending into the Bay of Tuquoy.
Tuquoy: a small jetty
The road comes to an end at a small hut by this little jetty extending into the Bay of Tuquoy.
Tuquoy: rocks at Point o’ the Scurroes Looking across the sea towards the island of Rousay, with the rocky ledges in the foreground.
Tuquoy: rocks at Point o’ the Scurroes
Looking across the sea towards the island of Rousay, with the rocky ledges in the foreground.
Tuquoy: Whale Sand A couple of small lengths of beach, this being one of them, punctuates the rocky shoreline along this part of the Westray coast. The island of Rousay faces us in the distance.
Tuquoy: Whale Sand
A couple of small lengths of beach, this being one of them, punctuates the rocky shoreline along this part of the Westray coast. The island of Rousay faces us in the distance.
Tuquoy: Cross Kirk A small ruined chapel by the water's edge, currently undergoing renovation work.
Tuquoy: Cross Kirk
A small ruined chapel by the water's edge, currently undergoing renovation work.
Tuquoy: Cross Kirk churchyard Looking across the graveyard at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2630796">HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk</a>, a view cunningly avoiding the most conspicuous of the renovation work, although a couple of scaffold poles are visible.
Tuquoy: Cross Kirk churchyard
Looking across the graveyard at HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk, a view cunningly avoiding the most conspicuous of the renovation work, although a couple of scaffold poles are visible.
Tuquoy: looking through the church arch A view through the arch of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2630796">HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk</a>, with the renovation work currently underway behind us. The tops of the gravestones can be seen over the east wall of the church, with the Rapness part of Westray across the other side of the Bay of Tuquoy.
Tuquoy: looking through the church arch
A view through the arch of HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk, with the renovation work currently underway behind us. The tops of the gravestones can be seen over the east wall of the church, with the Rapness part of Westray across the other side of the Bay of Tuquoy.
Tuquoy: sea view from the church Looking towards the distant island of Rousay from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2630796">HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk</a>.
Tuquoy: sea view from the church
Looking towards the distant island of Rousay from HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk.
Tuquoy: Kirk Taing Looking across the broad, shallow ledge of rocks to the south of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2630796">HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk</a>, on whose churchyard wall we are stood. The wall directly separates the church grounds from the shoreline. The island of Rousay is in the background.
Tuquoy: Kirk Taing
Looking across the broad, shallow ledge of rocks to the south of HY4543 : Tuquoy: Cross Kirk, on whose churchyard wall we are stood. The wall directly separates the church grounds from the shoreline. The island of Rousay is in the background.
Midbea: telephone box Looking diagonally across the B9067 with Fitty Hill in the background.
Midbea: telephone box
Looking diagonally across the B9067 with Fitty Hill in the background.
Westray: Letto Sands At low tide, the broad sandy beach at the head of the Bay of Tuquoy, viewed from the little car park on the road to Midbea.
Westray: Letto Sands
At low tide, the broad sandy beach at the head of the Bay of Tuquoy, viewed from the little car park on the road to Midbea.
Cross-kirk, Tuquoy, Westside, Westray The ruins of a medieval church on Westray. This photo is from the west side of the church.
Cross-kirk, Tuquoy, Westside, Westray
The ruins of a medieval church on Westray. This photo is from the west side of the church.
Bay of Tuquoy, Westray 'Har' coming in from Westray Firth. Har is a Scottish word for sea mist
Bay of Tuquoy, Westray
'Har' coming in from Westray Firth. Har is a Scottish word for sea mist
Show me another place!

Ness of Tuquoy is located at Grid Ref: HY4543 (Lat: 59.274352, Lng: -2.9520629)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///overgrown.submitted.pulsing. Near Pierowall, Orkney Islands

Nearby Locations

Ness of Tuquoy Whale Sand Bakie

Related Wikis

Westside Church
Westside Church

Westside Church, (also known as Cross Kirk), is a ruined 12th century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. Archaeological excavations...

Westray
Westray

Westray (, Scots: Westree) is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a usual resident population of just under 600 people. Its main village is Pierowall...

Pierowall
Pierowall

Pierowall is a village of Westray in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern Scottish mainland. The village is the island's largest settlement...

Lady Kirk
Lady Kirk

The Lady Kirk (or St Mary's Kirk) at Pierowall is a ruined 17th-century church on the island of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. The church was built in 1674...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.274352,-2.9520629
Barrier: stile
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 59.2713951/-2.9568661
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Parking
Lat/Long: 59.2763791/-2.9517579
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Bow Head Orkney
Jenny Brown's Point Lancashire

Have you been to Ness of Tuquoy?

Leave your review of Ness of Tuquoy below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy