Greenbank

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Greenbank

Loch of Papil, Cullivoe Credit: Mike Pennington

Greenbank is a charming settlement located on the picturesque island of Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the island, Greenbank offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the tranquil waters of the North Sea.

The village is characterized by its peaceful, rural atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a serene escape. Greenbank is a close-knit community, with a small population that fosters a strong sense of community spirit.

The village's architecture is predominantly traditional, with stone-built houses and cottages dotting the landscape. Many of these buildings showcase the unique Shetland style, featuring distinctive crow-step gables and colorful doors.

Greenbank is blessed with natural beauty, boasting rolling hills, verdant meadows, and rugged cliffs that provide a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The nearby coastline is home to numerous seabird colonies, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Despite its small size, Greenbank offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. There is a local shop where daily necessities can be purchased, and a quaint pub where locals gather for a friendly chat. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Shetland, with regular bus services linking it to the nearby town of Lerwick and other settlements on the island.

Greenbank is a destination that offers a peaceful retreat, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, making it an idyllic spot for those seeking tranquility and a taste of traditional Shetland life.

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Greenbank Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.706646/-1.0308631 or Grid Reference HP5303. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch of Papil, Cullivoe

Mike Pennington

Backhouse, Cullivoe

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Houses at Cullivoe

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Black-winged Pratincole (Himantopus himantopus), feeding with sheep, Papil, Cullivoe

Looking rather incongruous feeding in a field and a long way from the Mediterranean.

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Cullivoe Kirk from the sea

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Chains on the Dockside

Piles of chain in the yard at Cullivoe Pier.

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Cullivoe Church

Beside the road down to the pier.

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Loch of Brough

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Small Pool by the Old Road

Moorland scenery at the Cullivoe end of the track between there and Sellafirth.

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Nobody Passing But Us

In the unlikely event of two vehicles meeting along here, this is the place to do it.

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Muskra Loch

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Drying Peat by the Road

Cut peat piled on old pallets over a ditch is a good way of getting the air all round the stack.

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Track through the moors

If you fancy a change from sea and cliffs, the unsurfaced road between Cullivoe and Sellafirth is an excellent way to get an idea of the desolate interior part of Yell without having to trudge through all those tiresome wet bits.

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Any Old Iron, Cullivoe Dock

Some of the assorted stuff in the yard by the busy pier at Cullivoe.

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Hillside Housing, Cullivoe

Places with a nice view over the harbour.

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Track beside the Loch of Brough

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Fencepost with a hat on

Not being from round here, when I first saw this I thought somebody had been messing about, but then I noticed a lot of other posts topped with assorted buckets, boxes, hard hats etc. I guess it protects the wood against rain soaking down the grain and rotting the post. Good idea.

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Skulls on a Tomb, St Olaf's Churchyard

The remains of St Olaf's church are just beyond this rather creepy old tomb with its skulls and bones. St Olaf (995-1030) was a king of Norway. There is a long page about him on Wikipedia Link

. which suggests that he wasn't exactly up there with the apostles in the league of saintliness, but as he is the Patron saint of Norway I will tactfully leave it there.