Loch of Whitebrigs

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shetland

Scotland

Loch of Whitebrigs

Brace Burn leaving Loch of Voxterby, Shetland This burn connects Loch of Voxterby with Upper Loch of Brouster. Both contain trout but Loch of Voxterby is the more attractive of the two. — Brace Burn leaving Loch of Voxterby, Shetland Credit: AlastairG

Loch of Whitebrigs is a freshwater loch located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 9 hectares and has a maximum depth of around 6 meters. The loch is surrounded by peatland and heath, creating a peaceful and scenic setting for visitors to enjoy.

The water in Loch of Whitebrigs is clear and supports a variety of aquatic plants and wildlife. Common species found in the loch include brown trout, eels, and various species of freshwater invertebrates. The loch is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of waterfowl and wading birds frequenting the area throughout the year.

Visitors to Loch of Whitebrigs can enjoy activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and hiking along the surrounding trails. The loch is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Overall, Loch of Whitebrigs is a tranquil and picturesque spot in the Shetland Islands, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of this remote and unspoiled landscape.

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Loch of Whitebrigs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.265259/-1.56194 or Grid Reference HU2453. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brace Burn leaving Loch of Voxterby, Shetland

This burn connects Loch of Voxterby with Upper Loch of Brouster. Both contain trout but Loch of Voxterby is the more attractive of the two.

AlastairG

Lawby Knowe between Sandness and Walls

Mike Pennington

Brace Burn, Shetland

Taken from the same spot as HU2652 : Footbridge across the Brace Burn by Upper Loch of Brouster this upstream view shows the Brace Burn which drains the Loch of Voxterby near Walls.

AlastairG

Lunga Water

Des Blenkinsopp

Neuglesbreck

An interesting name for a random bit of hillside, which prompted a quick look-up to see if there was an explanation/translation. Not exactly, but I did find out about Njugles, mystical horses which lure unwary travellers to their doom, in the way these sort of creatures so often do. See Link

for more njugle stories. And also Link

for a bit of informed rambling on the same subject with special references to bathwater, and bears on Fetlar.

Des Blenkinsopp

Stone by the Road

This is the "Stone" marked on the map. There's a similar one a bit further back towards Walls. I guess they're landmarks of some kind. They don't get Olde Script, so presumably they are recent.

Des Blenkinsopp