North Ness
Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland
Scotland
North Ness
North Ness is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is a headland that extends into the North Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinctive point that marks the northernmost tip of the mainland of Shetland. Situated at approximately 60°47′N latitude and 1°14′W longitude, North Ness offers breathtaking views of the surrounding rugged coastline and the vast expanse of the ocean.
The headland is characterized by its steep cliffs that rise to heights of up to 200 meters. These cliffs are composed of ancient volcanic rocks, including basalt and granite, which have been shaped by erosion over millions of years. The exposed rock formations display various layers and textures, providing geological interest to visitors and researchers alike.
North Ness is a haven for seabirds, with colonies of puffins, guillemots, and fulmars inhabiting the cliffs and surrounding areas during the breeding season. The headland is also a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts, who can observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. The powerful currents and nutrient-rich waters surrounding North Ness attract a diverse range of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and occasionally even whales.
Accessible by road, North Ness offers a number of walking trails that allow visitors to explore its stunning landscapes and enjoy the tranquility of the remote location. The headland is a perfect destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of the Shetland Islands' rugged coastline and its unique wildlife.
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North Ness Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 60.15882/-1.1463496 or Grid Reference HU4741. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Art with a capital F, Commercial Street, Lerwick
Someone commissioned some street art for Lerwick, the quality varying, in my opinion, from poor to awful. Some wise person decided to place this 'peculiar' item on a road, outside the Royal Bank of Scotland (admittedly in an area which was pedestrianised, but then de-pedestrianised). For the avoidance of doubt, the cones are not part of the installation.
MV Ambience off the Knab, Lerwick
Built in Monfalcone, Italy as Regal Princess, for Princess Cruises, she was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia in 2007 and was renamed Pacific Dawn. The ship was due to be sold to Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) in 2020, and renamed Amy Johnson, but CMV went into administration in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic and the ship was sold Ocean Builders Central, who intended to be a floating residence and renamed it Satoshi. She was resold in 2021 for operation by Ambassador Cruise Line, the successor to CMV, and named Ambience.
Albert Dock, Lerwick
One of the tenders arrives from the ironically named 'Costa Fortune' sorry 'Fortuna', in the background.
View of back of Lerwick Post Office
Seen from Victoria Pier, the Post Office backs on to the Esplanade.
The Bressay ferry approaches
There is a frequent service between Lerwick and the Isle of Bressay particularly at commuter hours - not so frequent on Sundays.
The Bressay ferry approaches
There is a frequent service between Lerwick and the Isle of Bressay particularly at commuter hours - not so frequent on Sundays.
Gardie House
18th century, category A listed country house. The port area of Lerwick can be seen on the far side of the sound.
Belted Galloway cattle
At the head of the Voe of Leiraness. Lerwick town in the background.
North Ness is located at Grid Ref: HU4741 (Lat: 60.15882, Lng: -1.1463496)
Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands
Police Authority: Highlands and Islands
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 60.15882,-1.1463496Post Office
Freefield Post Office
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0DE
Addr Street: North Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
Ref Pol Id: 1677
Source: pol_branch_list_2019-03
Lat/Long: 60.1576606/-1.1550418
Pharmacy
Freefield Pharmacy
Brand: Numark
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 60.1569122/-1.1516519
Alex Morrisons
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0HJ
Addr Street: Burgh Road
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Fhrs Id: 1022651
Shop: convenience
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 60.1568199/-1.1511315
Note: sells household hardware/plumbing/building supplies
Shop: hardware
Lat/Long: 60.1584567/-1.1516624
Fast Food
Happy Haddock
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 59
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NL
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Fhrs Id: 391198
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 60.1570741/-1.1499701
Anderson Globe
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 49-53
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NJ
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Fhrs Id: 707666
Shop: butcher
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 60.1571166/-1.1493235
JJ Taylor
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 41-45
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NJ
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Fhrs Id: 408784
Shop: newsagent
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 60.157186/-1.1487549
Fast Food
Raba
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 26
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raba-Indian-Restaurant-154351807927451/
Contact Phone: +44 1595 695554
Contact Phone 1: +44 1595 695585
Cuisine: indian
Description: Every sunday all day buffet
Mapillary: 2928678644075191
Lat/Long: 60.1575289/-1.1464132
Note: sells hardware / boat supplies also repairs/builds boats
Shop: hardware
Lat/Long: 60.1576358/-1.1460749
Note: sells boat type hardware, lawnmowers, moterbikes, boats etc
Shop: hardware
Lat/Long: 60.1556732/-1.1436922
Seamark Light Character: Q
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 4
Seamark Light Range: 5
Seamark Light Reference: A 3787.1
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.160593/-1.1538504
Seamark Beacon Cardinal Category: south
Seamark Beacon Cardinal Colour: yellow;black
Seamark Beacon Cardinal Colour Pattern: horizontal
Seamark Light Character: Q
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Group: 6
Seamark Light Height: 4
Seamark Light Period: 15
Seamark Light Range: 5
Seamark Light Reference: A 3786
Seamark Topmark Colour: black
Seamark Topmark Shape: 2 cones down
Seamark Type: beacon_cardinal
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.1620333/-1.14635
Seamark Light Category: vertical
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Height: 4
Seamark Light Multiple: 2
Seamark Light Range: 1
Seamark Light Reference: A 3787
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.1596125/-1.1522262
Seamark Information: G. 158° -216° , W.-158° .
Seamark Light 1 Character: Iso
Seamark Light 1 Colour: green
Seamark Light 1 Height: 4
Seamark Light 1 Period: 4
Seamark Light 1 Range: 5
Seamark Light 1 Sector End: 216
Seamark Light 1 Sector Start: 158
Seamark Light 2 Character: Iso
Seamark Light 2 Colour: white
Seamark Light 2 Height: 4
Seamark Light 2 Period: 4
Seamark Light 2 Range: 5
Seamark Light 2 Sector End: 158
Seamark Light 2 Sector Start: 216
Seamark Light Reference: A 3784
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.15945/-1.14605
Seamark Light Character: Q
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Height: 5
Seamark Light Range: 1
Seamark Light Reference: A 3783
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.1557367/-1.1424474
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Height: 5
Seamark Light Period: 3
Seamark Light Reference: A 3783.4
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.1584882/-1.1442422
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1570171/-1.1522919
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 12
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 60.1580535/-1.1490056
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 12
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 60.1582019/-1.1475832
Shetland Community Bike Project
Service Bicycle Rental: yes
Service Bicycle Repair: yes
Service Bicycle Retail: yes
Shop: bicycle
Lat/Long: 60.1571243/-1.1453124
Car Rental
Star Rent-a-Car
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 22
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0LX
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Contact Fax: +44 1595 693964
Contact Phone: +44 1595 692075
Description: Car and van hire
Mapillary: 493104965173996
Operator: Star Rent-a-Car Ltd.
Website: https://www.starrentacar.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 60.1575496/-1.1460595
Restaurant
The Great Wall
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0LX
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Cuisine: chinese
Fhrs Id: 408616
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 60.1571312/-1.1458812
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 60.155649/-1.1428621
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: ZE1 27
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 60.1590677/-1.1466498
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: ZE1 44
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 60.1550475/-1.1438925
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: ZE1 11
Lat/Long: 60.1558428/-1.1466636
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 15:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: ZE1 9
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 60.1571013/-1.1527769
Lerwick Fishery Office
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: Alexandra Buildings
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0LL
Addr Street: Esplanade
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Office: government
Lat/Long: 60.1561914/-1.1438705
Harry's Department Store Ltd
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0LL
Addr Street: Esplanade
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Phone: +44 1595 693 097
Shop: department_store
Lat/Long: 60.1549027/-1.1437245
War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 60.1544994/-1.1470686
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1559782/-1.1444932
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1559382/-1.1443859
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1558835/-1.1443645
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1558087/-1.1442626
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1557713/-1.1441714
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1557353/-1.1441016
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1555618/-1.1441848
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1554617/-1.1441445
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1552347/-1.1441579
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: gun_emplacement
Historic: cannon
Military: bunker
Lat/Long: 60.1551146/-1.1441982
Pharmacy
Boots
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 173
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0EX
Addr Street: Commercial Street
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Brand: Boots
Brand Wikidata: Q6123139
Brand Wikipedia: en:Boots UK
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
Operator: Boots
Lat/Long: 60.1546167/-1.1440171
Specsavers
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 108
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0EX
Addr Street: Commercial Street
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Brand: Specsavers
Brand Wikidata: Q2000610
Brand Wikipedia: en:Specsavers
Contact Website: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/lerwick
Shop: optician
Lat/Long: 60.1545246/-1.1437516
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: fuel_station
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
Waterway: fuel
Lat/Long: 60.1551747/-1.1429
T L Dallas
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 64
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0HJ
Addr Street: Burgh Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Office: insurance
Lat/Long: 60.1566937/-1.1520832
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Payment Coins: yes
Payment Telephone Cards: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1569065/-1.1517613
Restaurant
Saffron
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NP
Addr Street: North Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Cuisine: indian
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1571161/-1.1521348
Muddy Bay
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NP
Addr Street: North Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Operator: LDS Furniture llp
Shop: furniture
Lat/Long: 60.1571126/-1.1524792
ITS
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 8
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NP
Addr Street: North Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Shop: computer
Lat/Long: 60.1571148/-1.152682
Allied Taxis
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0NP
Addr Street: North Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Office: company
Lat/Long: 60.1571181/-1.1529046
Shetland Parliamentary Office
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Housenumber: 171
Addr Postcode: ZE1 0HX
Addr Street: Commercial Street
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Description: Parliamentary Office of Alistair Carmichael MP and Beatrice Wishart MSP
Office: political_party
Phone: +44 1595 690044
Lat/Long: 60.154556/-1.1440029
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Supervised: no
Lat/Long: 60.1574322/-1.1463981
Insulation King
Addr City: Shetland
Addr Country: GB
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Addr Suburb: Lerwick
Contact Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insulation-whalley-ltd/
Contact Phone: +44 1595 692206
Craft: insulation
Description: loft, underfloor, room in roof and internal wall insulation
Mapillary: 2928678644075191
Note Website: both signed website and website linked on linkedin http://www.insulationking.org.uk/ return an error
Signed Website: http://www.insulationking.info
Lat/Long: 60.1575092/-1.1463258
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Kerb: lowered
Supervised: no
Lat/Long: 60.1572154/-1.1547241
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Supervised: no
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 60.1551202/-1.1432334
Bus Stop
North Road (Freefield)
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 60.1570941/-1.1519793
Bus Stop
North Road (Freefield)
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 60.156691/-1.1508407
Bus Stop
Viking Bus Station
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 60.1573383/-1.1463949
Bus Stop
Commercial Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 603016
Naptan NaptanCode: 45823726
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 60.1573717/-1.148652
Bus Stop
Esplanade
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 60.154835/-1.1432447
Charging Station
8 North Ness
Access: yes
Capacity: 7kw
Fee: yes
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Payment Account Cards: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1586298/-1.1469778
Restaurant
Golden Coach
Addr Housenumber: 1-3
Addr Street: Commercial Street
Cuisine: asian
Opening Hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30
Website: https://www.newgoldencoach.com/
Lat/Long: 60.1563482/-1.1448606
Cafe
C'est là vie
Addr Street: Commercial Street
Cuisine: french
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00+
Lat/Long: 60.1549618/-1.1440339
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