1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Highlands and Islands
  4. Shetland Islands
  5. Shetland
  6. Hevda

Hevda

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Hevda

Southern Whalsay Looking from near the summit of Ward of Clett across to the uninhabited islet of East Linga in the distance.
Southern Whalsay Credit: David Purchase

Hevda is a prominent coastal feature located in Shetland, Scotland. It is a headland that extends into the North Sea, forming a distinct point along the coastline. Hevda is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape, making it a popular attraction for tourists and nature enthusiasts.

The headland is characterized by its steep cliffs, which rise majestically from the sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The cliffs are composed of sedimentary rock formations, displaying layers of different colors and textures, adding to the beauty and geological interest of the site.

Hevda is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various seabird species. During the breeding season, the cliffs become a bustling nesting site, with colonies of puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes dotting the ledges. The area is protected as a nature reserve, ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystem.

Visitors to Hevda can explore the headland by following coastal paths that wind their way along the cliffs. These paths offer stunning vistas of the surrounding sea, as well as opportunities for observing marine life such as seals and dolphins. The area is also popular for birdwatching, with many bird species frequenting the headland throughout the year.

In summary, Hevda is a striking headland and point located in Shetland, Scotland. Its dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and captivating views make it a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience the natural beauty of the area.

Show me another place!

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

Hevda Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.335928/-0.97512636 or Grid Reference HU5661. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southern Whalsay Looking from near the summit of Ward of Clett across to the uninhabited islet of East Linga in the distance.
Southern Whalsay
Looking from near the summit of Ward of Clett across to the uninhabited islet of East Linga in the distance.
The summit of Ward of Clett, Whalsay Well, this is what everyone would think is the summit. But the purists maintain that the true highest point is a little way to the north-east, at HU55046148.
The summit of Ward of Clett, Whalsay
Well, this is what everyone would think is the summit. But the purists maintain that the true highest point is a little way to the north-east, at HU55046148.
Loch of Huxter, Whalsay One of four lochs on Whalsay of similar size. I would estimate that this is the largest.
Loch of Huxter, Whalsay
One of four lochs on Whalsay of similar size. I would estimate that this is the largest.
The valley of the Falsa Burn Looking out to sea from near Huxter. I suspect that, had the weather not been so dry for the last month, this ground would be very damp.
The valley of the Falsa Burn
Looking out to sea from near Huxter. I suspect that, had the weather not been so dry for the last month, this ground would be very damp.
Nuckro Water, Whalsay
Nuckro Water, Whalsay
View towards Nuckro Water View towards Nuckro water on the island of Whalsay
View towards Nuckro Water
View towards Nuckro water on the island of Whalsay
Empty House at Treawick There is a whole deserted community here, derelict houses and buildings around the shallow valley of the Falsa Burn.
Empty House at Treawick
There is a whole deserted community here, derelict houses and buildings around the shallow valley of the Falsa Burn.
Ruined House at Treawick One of the houses in the deserted community of Treawick. Another is visible in the distance.
Ruined House at Treawick
One of the houses in the deserted community of Treawick. Another is visible in the distance.
Deserted Farmhouse, Treawick The most substantial and most recently occupied house in the abandoned community of Treawick. Other houses are just bare stone walls, but this one appears to have hung on for a lot longer.
Deserted Farmhouse, Treawick
The most substantial and most recently occupied house in the abandoned community of Treawick. Other houses are just bare stone walls, but this one appears to have hung on for a lot longer.
Rocks and Old Iron, Loch of Huxter A beautiful small loch near Symbister. The thing on the rock looks like part of an old stove.
Rocks and Old Iron, Loch of Huxter
A beautiful small loch near Symbister. The thing on the rock looks like part of an old stove.
Loch of Huxter
Loch of Huxter
Three Sheep at Treawick Probably wondering what I'm doing. I get the impression nobody comes down here much.
Three Sheep at Treawick
Probably wondering what I'm doing. I get the impression nobody comes down here much.
Old Walls at Treawick The abandoned settlement of Treawick.
Old Walls at Treawick
The abandoned settlement of Treawick.
Nuckro Water
Nuckro Water
Nuckro Water
Nuckro Water
View towards Treawick A short walk from the road through a couple of fields takes you to the deserted settlement of Treawick.
View towards Treawick
A short walk from the road through a couple of fields takes you to the deserted settlement of Treawick.
Empty Farmhouse at Treawick This appears to be the last house to be occupied in the deserted settlement of Treawick. It still has a roof. Other houses can be seen on the horizon.
Empty Farmhouse at Treawick
This appears to be the last house to be occupied in the deserted settlement of Treawick. It still has a roof. Other houses can be seen on the horizon.
Walls by Falsa Burn Once these were the fields of Treawick, a now deserted village. The Falsa Burn is a small coastal stream just over 1 km in length.
Walls by Falsa Burn
Once these were the fields of Treawick, a now deserted village. The Falsa Burn is a small coastal stream just over 1 km in length.
Show me another place!

Hevda is located at Grid Ref: HU5661 (Lat: 60.335928, Lng: -0.97512636)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///forces.rectangular.rifled. Near Symbister, Shetland Islands

Nearby Locations

East Meoness Geo Hevda Skerry Hellier Guttald Hevda Guttald Geos

Related Wikis

Whalsay
Whalsay

Whalsay (Scots: Whalsa; Old Norse: Hvalsey or Hvals-øy, meaning 'Whale Island') is the sixth largest of the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland....

Huxter
Huxter

Huxter is a crofting township in southeastern Whalsay in the parish of Nesting in the Shetland islands of Scotland. It lies to the east of Symbister, just...

Loch of Huxter
Loch of Huxter

Loch of Huxter is a loch of southeastern Whalsay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, to the southwest of the village of Huxter. There is a water pumping station...

Falsa Burn
Falsa Burn

Falsa Burn is a burn (stream) of southeastern Whalsay, Shetland Islands, Scotland. Roughly 600 metres (2,000 ft) in length, it ends near the sea to the...

Breiwick Burn
Breiwick Burn

Breiwick Burn is a burn (stream) in southeastern Whalsay, Shetland Islands, Scotland. The source of the stream is in the Ward of Clette, to the northeast...

Treawick
Treawick

Treawick, also Traewick, is an uninhabited crofting village in eastern Whalsay in the parish of Nesting in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It is located...

Loch of Livister
Loch of Livister

Loch of Livister is a loch of southern-central Whalsay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, located to the north of the Loch of Huxter. Though the Loch of Livister...

Nuckro Water
Nuckro Water

Nuckro Water is a loch of southeastern Whalsay, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is located to the east of the Loch of Stanefield, northwest of Treawick...

Ness of Wadbister Shetland
Houllnan Ness Shetland

Have you been to Hevda?

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

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy