Hill of Lee

Hill, Mountain in Shetland

Scotland

Hill of Lee

Otter (Lutra lutra) at Toft pier One of the best ways to see otters in Shetland is wait for a ferry ... — Otter (Lutra lutra) at Toft pier Credit: Mike Pennington

Hill of Lee is a prominent hill located on the island of Shetland in Scotland. It rises to a height of 217 meters (712 feet) above sea level, making it one of the higher points on the island. The hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the rugged coastline, rolling hills, and the North Sea beyond.

Hill of Lee is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey and small mammals.

The top of Hill of Lee is marked by a cairn, which is a man-made pile of stones used as a marker or monument. Visitors can hike to the summit to enjoy the stunning views and take in the peaceful atmosphere of the Shetland countryside.

Overall, Hill of Lee is a picturesque and tranquil location that showcases the natural beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Hill of Lee Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.453464/-1.1977644 or Grid Reference HU4474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Otter (Lutra lutra) at Toft pier

One of the best ways to see otters in Shetland is wait for a ferry ...

Mike Pennington

Sheep and cottage at Toft

The nearby ferry terminal is named after Toft.

Oliver Dixon

Toft Ferry terminal

South end of the Mainland to Yell crossing. Hill of Lee and mast HU7604 on the skyline. Seen from the hill to the north.

Oliver Dixon

Ferry marshalling area

At Toft at the southern end of the Mainland to Yell crossing.

Oliver Dixon

A large caravan comes aboard

On the Toft to Ulsta (Mainland to Yell) ferry.

Oliver Dixon

Side pier off the Toft Ferry Terminal

Oliver Dixon

Sand Water peninsula

This point of land sticking out into Sand Water has been walled off at some point in the past - a common practice to keep livestock in. This was one of the many Water Board lochs before the distribution system was centralised. It was connected by a pipe to Neshion Water above it to provide a supply during the construction of the nearby Sullom Voe Terminal.

David Nicolson

Toft: postbox № ZE2 31

This postbox stands on the approach to the ferry terminal and according to some maps there was a telephone box here too, but that has gone. The road sign alongside gives instructions to motorists on which lane to use depending on whether they are booked. The box is opened at 11 o'clock on weekday mornings and at the same time on Saturdays.

Chris Downer

Mossbank: postbox № ZE2 2, Firth

A small postbox at the western edge of Mossbank, alongside the A968. It is emptied at 11:15 on weekday and Saturday mornings. Firths Voe is in the background.

Chris Downer

Telecoms tower on Firth Ness

Telecoms tower and attendant building.

David Nicolson

Dagalien - Yell Ferry, Booth of Toft

Dagalien, seen here and her sister ship Daggri (see HU4676 : Daggri passes Samphrey) ply the ferry route across the Yell Sound. She is seen here waiting to load at Booth of Toft ferry terminal on Mainland, Shetland. See shared info below for more information on them.

Rob Farrow

Work on the Laggan-Tormore pipeline at Firth

The Laggan-Tormore gas fields are in about 140km NW of Shetland, with extraction facilities built in waters of about 600m in depth. The gas is going to be piped to a new gas plant at Sullom Voe Terminal. Some product from the gas plant will be exported from the terminal by tanker, but most will be exported via a new pipipeline which will join with the existing FUKA pipeline about 230 km south of Shetland, before eventually arriving at the St Fergus gas plant in NE Scotland. The photo shows construction of the short overland section between Sullom Voe and Mossbank.

Mike Pennington

Work on the Laggan-Tormore pipeline at Firth

Mike Pennington

Work on the Laggan-Tormore pipeline at Firth

The orange equipment belongs to the Dutch contractors van Oord. According to their website they are an 'international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects'.

Mike Pennington