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The Creet

Island Group in Orkney

Scotland

The Creet

Cloddyhall Standing Stone A standing stone on South Ronaldsay measuring 8'6" in height.
Cloddyhall Standing Stone Credit: David Bremner

The Creet is a small island within the Orkney archipelago, located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It has an area of approximately 0.5 square kilometers and is situated around 5 kilometers west of the larger island of Mainland. The Creet is part of the Orkney Islands Council area.

The island is relatively flat, with a maximum elevation of only 18 meters above sea level. It is predominantly covered by grassland and heather, with some rocky outcrops along the coastline. The Creet is uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures or facilities. It serves as a nature reserve, providing a sanctuary for various bird species, including Arctic terns, puffins, and guillemots. Seals and otters can also be spotted in the surrounding waters.

Access to The Creet is limited, with no regular ferry service available. However, it is possible to arrange private boat trips for wildlife enthusiasts or birdwatchers. The island is known for its peaceful and untouched atmosphere, attracting those seeking solitude and a connection with nature.

The Creet is part of the wider Orkney archipelago, which is renowned for its rich history and archaeological sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Skara Brae and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. Visitors to The Creet can enjoy exploring these nearby attractions, as well as the stunning coastal scenery of the surrounding islands.

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The Creet Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.797078/-3.0054914 or Grid Reference ND4190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cloddyhall Standing Stone A standing stone on South Ronaldsay measuring 8'6" in height.
Cloddyhall Standing Stone
A standing stone on South Ronaldsay measuring 8'6" in height.
Nev Hill Incipient hay or, more likely, silage on the slopes of Nev Hill, with a view towards the mountains of Hoy.
Nev Hill
Incipient hay or, more likely, silage on the slopes of Nev Hill, with a view towards the mountains of Hoy.
Standing Stone Neolithic foreground, with an oil tanker emerging from behind the island (Swona) in the background.
Standing Stone
Neolithic foreground, with an oil tanker emerging from behind the island (Swona) in the background.
Cloudiehall Farm buildings overlooking Sandwick Bay. Same red as at Sandwick House!
Cloudiehall
Farm buildings overlooking Sandwick Bay. Same red as at Sandwick House!
West Shaird Typical Orkney features include the one-and-a-half stories, and the cemented strips on the gable ends below the chimneys. The style of the original skylight is a common feature too.
West Shaird
Typical Orkney features include the one-and-a-half stories, and the cemented strips on the gable ends below the chimneys. The style of the original skylight is a common feature too.
New house built by West Shaird Similar to West Shaird in style, but missing the lovely upper windows. It lies right by West Shaird.
New house built by West Shaird
Similar to West Shaird in style, but missing the lovely upper windows. It lies right by West Shaird.
Nev Hill The low, undulating land leading to Nev Hill. Note the one remaining stone field boundary, (known locally as dykes).
Nev Hill
The low, undulating land leading to Nev Hill. Note the one remaining stone field boundary, (known locally as dykes).
Stone dyke on Nev Hill Looking northwards from Nev Hill. One remaining traditional stone dyke undulates across the fields, amid the wire fences.
Stone dyke on Nev Hill
Looking northwards from Nev Hill. One remaining traditional stone dyke undulates across the fields, amid the wire fences.
Chapel and the Oyce of Herston I think that the old chapel has been renovated within the last few years.
Chapel and the Oyce of Herston
I think that the old chapel has been renovated within the last few years.
Farmland and the Oyce of Herston Looking northwards toward the old chapel.
Farmland and the Oyce of Herston
Looking northwards toward the old chapel.
Clifftops and pebble beach Looking westwards toward The Altar, Harrabrough Head.
Clifftops and pebble beach
Looking westwards toward The Altar, Harrabrough Head.
The Altar, Cavernous Triptych Unusual geomorphology at Harra Brough with three, almost parallel tunnels, running through the headland.
The Altar, Cavernous Triptych
Unusual geomorphology at Harra Brough with three, almost parallel tunnels, running through the headland.
Looking westwards towards The Altar Coastal scenery en-route to Harrabrough Head.
Looking westwards towards The Altar
Coastal scenery en-route to Harrabrough Head.
Coastal Erosion The cliffs are being undercut and mass-wasting is taking place.
Coastal Erosion
The cliffs are being undercut and mass-wasting is taking place.
The Altar, Harra Brough Two of the three tunnels are clearly visible here. As the third one opens the second one closes making it hard to get a view through all three tunnels simultaneously.
The Altar, Harra Brough
Two of the three tunnels are clearly visible here. As the third one opens the second one closes making it hard to get a view through all three tunnels simultaneously.
The Altar, Harra Brough Once more, two of the three tunnels showing clear through.
The Altar, Harra Brough
Once more, two of the three tunnels showing clear through.
Looking eastwards from Murka Hole Winter landscape, but the days are at last beginning to lengthen.
Looking eastwards from Murka Hole
Winter landscape, but the days are at last beginning to lengthen.
Murka Hole Looking southwest toward the blowhole. This will be a geo in a few centuries, maybe even decades.
Murka Hole
Looking southwest toward the blowhole. This will be a geo in a few centuries, maybe even decades.
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The Creet is located at Grid Ref: ND4190 (Lat: 58.797078, Lng: -3.0054914)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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