Brattlee Ber

Cliff, Slope in Orkney

Scotland

Brattlee Ber

Triangulation pillar, Burray Ness, Burray, Orkney Looking towards Copinsay.
Triangulation pillar, Burray Ness, Burray, Orkney Credit: Claire Pegrum

Brattlee Ber is a prominent cliff located in Orkney, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the main island, this natural formation stretches along the shore, showcasing a striking combination of rugged beauty and sheer magnificence.

Rising to an impressive height, Brattlee Ber offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. With its steep, vertical face, the cliff commands attention, attracting visitors from all over the world. The rock face features a rich tapestry of layered sedimentary rocks, displaying the passage of time and geological history. These rocks vary in color, from earthy browns to vibrant shades of red, creating a visually stunning display.

At its base, Brattlee Ber transitions into a gentle slope, providing a stark contrast to the imposing cliff above. This slope is covered in lush vegetation, featuring a diverse range of plant life that thrives in the coastal climate. Dotted with wildflowers and grasses, the slope adds a touch of vibrant green to the landscape and provides a habitat for various animal species.

The location of Brattlee Ber also makes it an excellent spot for birdwatching, as it serves as a nesting site for seabirds such as gulls and puffins. These seabirds can be observed gliding effortlessly above the cliff, adding to the area's natural charm.

Overall, Brattlee Ber is a remarkable geological feature in Orkney, offering visitors an opportunity to witness the raw power of nature while also appreciating the delicate balance of its ecosystem.

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Brattlee Ber Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.850122/-2.8652782 or Grid Reference ND5096. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Triangulation pillar, Burray Ness, Burray, Orkney Looking towards Copinsay.
Triangulation pillar, Burray Ness, Burray, Orkney
Looking towards Copinsay.
Burray Ness. Just one more of the countless shipping hazards on Orkney.
Burray Ness.
Just one more of the countless shipping hazards on Orkney.
Exposed wave-cut platform The tide was on the flood and everything was disappearing rather too quickly. South Ronaldsay in the distance.
Exposed wave-cut platform
The tide was on the flood and everything was disappearing rather too quickly. South Ronaldsay in the distance.
Old wall at Brattlee Ber Mainland Orkney on the horizon.
Old wall at Brattlee Ber
Mainland Orkney on the horizon.
Quick-growing Rock Pool Taken from a rapidly-submerging wave-cut platform. Not that the rocks were noticeably moving. Eustasy rather than isostasy.
Quick-growing Rock Pool
Taken from a rapidly-submerging wave-cut platform. Not that the rocks were noticeably moving. Eustasy rather than isostasy.
Wave-cut platform near Wife's Geo With South Ronaldsay on the horizon.
Wave-cut platform near Wife's Geo
With South Ronaldsay on the horizon.
Exposed reef near Wife's Geo With Copinsay on the horizon.
Exposed reef near Wife's Geo
With Copinsay on the horizon.
Wave-cut platform near Wife's Geo The cliffs, although not vertiginously high, are very difficult to get down, or up. I had to walk quite a way along them to find access to the wave-cut platform.
Wave-cut platform near Wife's Geo
The cliffs, although not vertiginously high, are very difficult to get down, or up. I had to walk quite a way along them to find access to the wave-cut platform.
Submerging reef Taken from the clifftops near Ness. Where I had taken my photos from earlier was already underwater.
Submerging reef
Taken from the clifftops near Ness. Where I had taken my photos from earlier was already underwater.
Geese and moorland at Burray Ness With Copinsay in the distance. This is only a mile from my house and it's the first time I've been. That's not because I don't go out much, it's because Orkney has thousands of other places to see too.
Geese and moorland at Burray Ness
With Copinsay in the distance. This is only a mile from my house and it's the first time I've been. That's not because I don't go out much, it's because Orkney has thousands of other places to see too.
Sea kayakers near Burray Ness With Copinsay in the background. Kayakers are deceptively fast travellers.
Sea kayakers near Burray Ness
With Copinsay in the background. Kayakers are deceptively fast travellers.
Approaching Burray Ness I couldn't work out why the OS pillar wasn't visible.
Approaching Burray Ness
I couldn't work out why the OS pillar wasn't visible.
Near Burray Ness The pools are marked on the 1:25,000 map. Several turned out to be the flooded foundations (concrete floored), of old military buildings.
Near Burray Ness
The pools are marked on the 1:25,000 map. Several turned out to be the flooded foundations (concrete floored), of old military buildings.
Flooded foundations, Burray Ness The water was just an inch or two deep and covered a concrete floor. Part of the military infrastructure which supported the gun emplacement which was once here.
Flooded foundations, Burray Ness
The water was just an inch or two deep and covered a concrete floor. Part of the military infrastructure which supported the gun emplacement which was once here.
Trig Point, Burray Ness Hidden behind the low-lying building (possibly a magazine), until the very last moment.
Trig Point, Burray Ness
Hidden behind the low-lying building (possibly a magazine), until the very last moment.
Trig point, Burray Ness Taken from the roof of what I think was a magazine. The upturned anchor is an air-vent.
Trig point, Burray Ness
Taken from the roof of what I think was a magazine. The upturned anchor is an air-vent.
Old gun battery site, Burray Ness The concrete circles will have been bases for the guns, with the building probably housing the ammunition.
Old gun battery site, Burray Ness
The concrete circles will have been bases for the guns, with the building probably housing the ammunition.
Site of gun battery, Burray Ness The mountings for the guns in the foreground, magazine in the background.
Site of gun battery, Burray Ness
The mountings for the guns in the foreground, magazine in the background.
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Brattlee Ber is located at Grid Ref: ND5096 (Lat: 58.850122, Lng: -2.8652782)

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Located within 500m of 58.850122,-2.8652782
Burray Ness
Place: locality
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 58.8527034/-2.8592899
Burray Haas
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.8522367/-2.8655664
East Broch of Burray (Iron Age)
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.8530721/-2.8629825
Brattlee Ber
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.8503475/-2.8662803
Grey Stones
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.8516591/-2.8607625
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