Velt Hevda

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Velt Hevda

Fethaland (1) This is Fethaland, a long-abandoned haaf fishing settlement located at the extreme north of Shetland&#039;s mainland. (See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/shetland-blog/haaf-fishing-in-shetland/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/shetland-blog/haaf-fishing-in-shetland/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) — Fethaland (1) Credit: Carroll Pierce

Velt Hevda is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point, characterized by its rugged cliffs and commanding presence along the coastline. The name "Velt Hevda" is derived from the Old Norse language, reflecting the region's Viking heritage.

Situated in the northern part of Shetland, Velt Hevda offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. The headland is composed of layered sedimentary rocks, showcasing the geological history of the area. These rocks exhibit various shades of gray and brown, adding to the visual appeal of the landscape.

The cliffs at Velt Hevda are quite steep and can reach impressive heights, providing a natural habitat for a diverse range of seabirds. Visitors can spot species such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills nesting in the rocky crevices. The headland also serves as a breeding ground for other marine species, including seals and otters.

Access to Velt Hevda is primarily by foot, with a well-defined coastal path leading visitors to the headland. The route is moderately challenging, but the breathtaking views and the opportunity to observe wildlife make it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Due to its exposed location, Velt Hevda is subject to strong winds and powerful waves, making it a site of interest for geologists studying coastal erosion and the impact of climate change. The headland serves as a constant reminder of the dynamic forces shaping our planet's coastline.

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Velt Hevda Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.629968/-1.3123148 or Grid Reference HU3794. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fethaland (1)

This is Fethaland, a long-abandoned haaf fishing settlement located at the extreme north of Shetland's mainland. (See Link

)

Carroll Pierce

Fethaland (2)

This is Fethaland, a long-abandoned haaf fishing community at the very extreme north of Shetland's mainland (see Link

). The stone-lined hollows in the foreground are boat-shaped storage spaces used to house the fishing vessels outside season.

Carroll Pierce

The Isle of Fethaland

This is the most northerly point on Shetland Mainland. It is usually 'not an island', but it can become one if the winds or tides are adverse. It is a walk of about 3.5 km from the nearest road, the north end of the A970, but the track must be reasonable as the lighthouse is clearly reachable by some vehicles. The pyramidal rock to the left is Yellow Stack. (Perhaps they used Pepsodent?) Beyond it is Gruney, an island with a lighthouse (centre) not recorded on OS maps, with the Ramna Stacks on its left. To the right is the northern part of Yell.

Michael Earnshaw

Fethaland

Ruins at the north tip of Mainland Shetland.

Alan Reid

Isle of Fethaland

The 'Isle' beyond the isthmus is currently a peninsula. No doubt spring tides and storm force winds would make it seem more island-like.

Alan Reid

Sheep pens at Breibister

And the pens were in use. The shepherd said that after the prolonged dry spell his sheep "were scouring and he needed to drench them." His two sheep dogs worked beautifully to gather the flock. The following day they were all to be on the ferry to Aberdeen for sheep dog trials.

Gordon Brown

Sheep pens at Breibister

And the pens were in use. The shepherd said that after the prolonged dry spell his sheep "were scouring and he needed to drench them." His two sheep dogs worked beautifully to gather the flock. The following day shepherd and dogs were all to be on the ferry to Aberdeen for sheep dog trials.

Gordon Brown

The Point of Fethaland light

This is a white/red sector light flashing white/red every 15 seconds. The black 'boxes' seen in the photo control the direction in which the light shows red and the direction in which it shows white. A full description is here Link

Gordon Brown