Winna Water

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shetland

Scotland

Winna Water

Vidlin Marina The most distant boat, moored outside the Marina in Vidlin Voe, appears to be the Out Skerries ferry. — Vidlin Marina Credit: Oliver Dixon

Winna Water is a small freshwater body located in the Shetland Islands, off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is situated amidst picturesque rolling hills and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, Winna Water is classified as a freshwater loch or lake. It is fed by numerous small streams and springs, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. The water is crystal clear and supports a diverse ecosystem, making it an important habitat for various aquatic plants and animals.

Surrounded by lush vegetation, Winna Water is also home to a wide array of bird species. It serves as a breeding ground for resident waterfowl such as mallards and mute swans, as well as attracting migratory birds during the winter months. Birdwatchers can spot species like tufted ducks, whooper swans, and goldeneyes, among others.

The shoreline of Winna Water is characterized by marshy areas and reed beds, providing an ideal habitat for amphibians and invertebrates. Frogs, newts, and dragonflies can be seen in abundance, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

Visitors to Winna Water can enjoy its tranquil surroundings by walking along the well-maintained footpaths that encircle the lake. The area is also equipped with bird hides and observation points, allowing visitors to observe the wildlife without disturbing their natural habitats.

Overall, Winna Water is a serene and picturesque freshwater body, offering a unique glimpse into the diverse flora and fauna of the Shetland Islands.

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Winna Water Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.374098/-1.0966061 or Grid Reference HU4965. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Vidlin Marina

The most distant boat, moored outside the Marina in Vidlin Voe, appears to be the Out Skerries ferry.

Oliver Dixon

Causeway to Gillsbreck

Road linking Vidlin with Gillsbreck and other townships on the east side of Vilin Voe.

Oliver Dixon

MV Filla at Quee Ness

The Outskerries ferry moored at Vidlin.

Oliver Dixon

Bonidale, Lunning, from Lunning Sound

Mike Pennington

Orra Wick

Looking down on Orra Wick with the Whalsay ferry making her way in the background.

David Nicolson

The marina at Vidlin

Shetlanders are described as 'fishermen with crofts' whereas Orkadians are 'farmers with a boat'. On Shetland there are boats everywhere and there has been heavy investment in marinas and safe harbours. There must be more boats per head of population in Shetland than anywhere else in the UK.

Gordon Brown

Quee Ness Pier

This is the Shetland Mainland base for the daily ferry to Out Skerries; another ferry runs twice a week to Out Skerries from Lerwick.

Gordon Brown

MV Filla at Vidlin

The Filla operates the Out Skerries ferry service.

Mike Pennington

Vidlin: library van at the ferry terminal

I presume this is the mobile library service, awaiting the 10am ferry to the remote Out Skerries, which is due to depart shortly. I was also due to catch it but it was so wet that I decided to instead take a short drive around this part of the mainland.

Chris Downer

Vidlin: view over the harbour

Looking down on the village from the road to the east.

Chris Downer

Vidlin: view towards the inner harbour

A slightly more zoomed-in view of HU4865 : Vidlin: view over the harbour, concentrating on the inner harbour area and the causeway separating Vidlin Loch (left) from the open waters of Vidlin Voe, at the head of which the harbour is positioned.

Chris Downer

Starns Water

David Nicolson

Hill of Gardin

Parked near two burned out cars and a trailer before a quick ascent of this HuMP after a morning on Whalsay. Name: Hill of Gardin Hill number: 4916 Height: 140m / 459ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: Hu Grid ref: HU492653 (est) Drop: 123m Col: 17m HU469641

Rude Health

Two Burnt Out Cars

Parked by the cattle grid opposite these two burnt out cars and a trailer before quickly climbing the HuMP called Hill of Gardin.

Rude Health

Bench Vird

Bagged with Tricky Speirs after our Out Skerries trip. Summit is large rock in the back middle of picture. Name: Bench Vird Hill number: 103859 Height: 128m / 420ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: HU495664 (est) Drop: 30m Col: 98m

Rude Health

Vidlin: the Skerries ferry awaits

The Vidlin terminal operates the Out Skerries service on Friday to Monday, while Tuesday and Thursday sailings run from Lerwick. There is no ferry on a Wednesday. We are looking here at 9:45am, 15 minutes before departure. The journey takes 90 minutes.

Chris Downer

Vidlin: ferry information board

The digital display board tells us that the next departure from here is the 10am sailing to Out Skerries - see HU4865 : Vidlin: the Skerries ferry awaits. This terminal also operates some services to Whalsay, when the tide is unsuitable for the main port, Laxo.

Chris Downer