Gutcher

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Gutcher

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher Taken from Belmont on Unst.
Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher Credit: Mike Pennington

Gutcher is a small village located on the northwest coast of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Situated on the island of Yell, it is approximately 23 miles north of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. With its picturesque setting and tranquil atmosphere, Gutcher offers visitors and residents a charming escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The village is known for its stunning coastal scenery, with rugged cliffs and sandy beaches that provide breathtaking views of the North Sea. The coastline also offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching, attracting nature enthusiasts from all over.

Gutcher is home to a close-knit community, with a small population of around 100 residents. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a local shop, providing essential services to its inhabitants. Although it does not have its own healthcare facility, the nearby Mid Yell Health Centre ensures that medical services are readily accessible.

Transportation to and from Gutcher is primarily facilitated by the regular ferry service that connects the village to the mainland. The ferry terminal at Gutcher is an important link for both locals and tourists, providing transportation to other islands within the Shetland archipelago.

Overall, Gutcher offers visitors a peaceful retreat in a stunning natural environment. With its friendly community and beautiful surroundings, it is an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil getaway in the scenic Shetland Islands.

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Gutcher Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.673287/-1.006466 or Grid Reference HU5499. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher Taken from Belmont on Unst.
Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher
Taken from Belmont on Unst.
MV Merete Chris at Gutcher quarry The Danish-registered ship, which is apparently a suction dredger, taking on rocks from the Gutcher quarry, using a grab on a crane on a vehicle which has been placed on the deck. There is not quay or pier here, the ship has just come as close inshore as it can.
MV Merete Chris at Gutcher quarry
The Danish-registered ship, which is apparently a suction dredger, taking on rocks from the Gutcher quarry, using a grab on a crane on a vehicle which has been placed on the deck. There is not quay or pier here, the ship has just come as close inshore as it can.
Ferncliff House, Gutcher
Ferncliff House, Gutcher
Gutcher pier, Yell Gutcher ferry terminal, from where the ferry connecting Yell with Unst operates. The Head of Gutcher lies across the Wick of Gutcher. Yell, Shetland
Gutcher pier, Yell
Gutcher ferry terminal, from where the ferry connecting Yell with Unst operates. The Head of Gutcher lies across the Wick of Gutcher. Yell, Shetland
Hoga Ness Brough, Belmont, from the sea
Hoga Ness Brough, Belmont, from the sea
Smithfield, Gutcher The Loch of Gutcher is behind, with a view across Bluemull Sound to Unst.
Smithfield, Gutcher
The Loch of Gutcher is behind, with a view across Bluemull Sound to Unst.
MV Bigga at Gutcher The Bluemull Sound ferry awaiting its departure.
MV Bigga at Gutcher
The Bluemull Sound ferry awaiting its departure.
Fishing vessel passing the Head of Gutcher A fishing boat, LK 75 Venturous, heading south through Bluemull Sound.
Fishing vessel passing the Head of Gutcher
A fishing boat, LK 75 Venturous, heading south through Bluemull Sound.
Ferry departing Gutcher for Fetlar
Ferry departing Gutcher for Fetlar
Black Park, North Sandwick Looking towards North Sandwick.
Black Park, North Sandwick
Looking towards North Sandwick.
Wick of Gutcher
Wick of Gutcher
Gutcher: the old post office The telephone box is a clue but not definite proof that this was once a post office - but it was; see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/628286">HU5499 : Gutcher</a>. The postbox has been moved across the road since the closure of the post office in 2006 (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632515">HU5499 : Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95</a>).
Gutcher: the old post office
The telephone box is a clue but not definite proof that this was once a post office - but it was; see HU5499 : Gutcher. The postbox has been moved across the road since the closure of the post office in 2006 (see HU5499 : Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95).
Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95 This postbox has been moved across the road from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632507">HU5499 : Gutcher: the old post office</a> since the closure of the post office. It is emptied at 9:45am daily except Sunday.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/628286">HU5499 : Gutcher</a> for a picture of the operational post office with the postbox outside.
Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95
This postbox has been moved across the road from HU5499 : Gutcher: the old post office since the closure of the post office. It is emptied at 9:45am daily except Sunday. See HU5499 : Gutcher for a picture of the operational post office with the postbox outside.
Gutcher: the B9081 heads towards Cullivoe Looking north from the main A968 at Gutcher, towards Cullivoe along the B9081. The cliffs in the distance belong to the southwest coast of Unst.
Gutcher: the B9081 heads towards Cullivoe
Looking north from the main A968 at Gutcher, towards Cullivoe along the B9081. The cliffs in the distance belong to the southwest coast of Unst.
Burns of Gutcher The burn flowing north from near the A road, just before its confluence with the burn flowing south.
Burns of Gutcher
The burn flowing north from near the A road, just before its confluence with the burn flowing south.
Moorland beside the Burns of Gutcher Looking towards Moss Houll in the distance.
Moorland beside the Burns of Gutcher
Looking towards Moss Houll in the distance.
Sheep along the Burns of Gutcher
Sheep along the Burns of Gutcher
Ferries at Gutcher MV Bigga and MV Geira exchanging positions at Gutcher ferry terminal on Yell. In the background is Unst, with the headland of Blue Mull and the ridge of Valla Field.
Ferries at Gutcher
MV Bigga and MV Geira exchanging positions at Gutcher ferry terminal on Yell. In the background is Unst, with the headland of Blue Mull and the ridge of Valla Field.
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Gutcher is located at Grid Ref: HU5499 (Lat: 60.673287, Lng: -1.006466)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

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