Barn Braes

Downs, Moorland in Shetland

Scotland

Barn Braes

Loch of Mails from the air — Loch of Mails from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Barn Braes, located in Shetland, is a picturesque area known for its diverse natural landscapes, including downs and moorland. Situated in the northernmost part of Scotland, Shetland is an archipelago known for its stunning scenery and unique wildlife.

Barn Braes encompasses a vast expanse of open grasslands and heath, offering visitors a serene and untouched setting to explore. The downs of Barn Braes are characterized by their gently rolling hills, covered in lush green grasses and scattered with wildflowers. This area is often a popular spot for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts who enjoy the peaceful and tranquil surroundings.

In contrast to the downs, the moorland of Barn Braes presents a more rugged and untamed landscape. Moorlands are characterized by their wet and boggy terrain, dotted with heather and shrubs. This type of habitat provides a haven for a wide range of bird species, including the iconic Shetland ponies, which can often be seen grazing on the moors.

Barn Braes offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the unique natural beauty of Shetland. The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with various plant and animal species calling it home. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks, birdwatching, or simply take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Barn Braes in Shetland is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of landscapes to explore and admire.

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Barn Braes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.910664/-1.3106998 or Grid Reference HU3814. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch of Mails from the air

Loch of Mails from the air

Mike Pennington

Clevigarth from the air

Clevigarth from the air

Mike Pennington

Old walls and buildings north of Exnaboe

Old walls and buildings north of Exnaboe

Mike Pennington

Coastal path at Bu Taing, Boddam Looking across to Dalsetter.

Coastal path at Bu Taing, Boddam

Looking across to Dalsetter.

Mike Pennington

Headlands, Virkie, from the air

Headlands, Virkie, from the air

Mike Pennington

Broken Brough Spectacular dune cross-bedding in Devonian desert sandstones.

Broken Brough

Spectacular dune cross-bedding in Devonian desert sandstones.

Voe Dunrossness Looking west into Voe, from a fishing mark known as &#039;Da Kirk on Da Brakes&#039;

Voe Dunrossness

Looking west into Voe, from a fishing mark known as 'Da Kirk on Da Brakes'

Tirl under the mill at Sout Voe Dunrossness The Tirl which drives the grinding stone. Crofthouse Museum.

Tirl under the mill at Sout Voe Dunrossness

The Tirl which drives the grinding stone. Crofthouse Museum.

Millstone At the mill, Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness

Millstone

At the mill, Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness

Mill at Crofthouse Museum Waterway into mill.

Mill at Crofthouse Museum

Waterway into mill.

Interior of mill at Crofthouse Museum

Interior of mill at Crofthouse Museum

Mill at Crofthouse Museum

Mill at Crofthouse Museum

Loch of Mails The wall that bisects the Loch of Mails.
In the foreground is a disused sheep-pen and dip.

Loch of Mails

The wall that bisects the Loch of Mails. In the foreground is a disused sheep-pen and dip.

Loch of Mails Like all similar lochs, it seems to be diminishing in size

Loch of Mails

Like all similar lochs, it seems to be diminishing in size

Strong Feature Hardly discernable on the map but clear on the ground.
Maybe an ancient stock control feature - just maybe!

Strong Feature

Hardly discernable on the map but clear on the ground. Maybe an ancient stock control feature - just maybe!

Twin Pinnacles Marked on the map but unnamed. One has to get close to the edge to see them.

Twin Pinnacles

Marked on the map but unnamed. One has to get close to the edge to see them.

Scarfi Taing A scarfi is a cormorant, perhaps a shag too. None were there today but it is the right sort of place for them to stand and chat.

Scarfi Taing

A scarfi is a cormorant, perhaps a shag too. None were there today but it is the right sort of place for them to stand and chat.

Southvoe Burnt Mounds On close inspection, neither accurately marked on the map nor of classic appearance (for burnt mounds).
A WebBrowse located this <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/921/details/taingi+geo/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/921/details/taingi+geo/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
So it seems possible that the stonework may indicate burial cairns

Southvoe Burnt Mounds

On close inspection, neither accurately marked on the map nor of classic appearance (for burnt mounds). A WebBrowse located this Link

So it seems possible that the stonework may indicate burial cairns

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Barn Braes is located at Grid Ref: HU3814 (Lat: 59.910664, Lng: -1.3106998)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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