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Sinni Dale

Valley in Shetland

Scotland

Sinni Dale

Backhouse, Cullivoe
Backhouse, Cullivoe Credit: Mike Pennington

Sinni Dale, also known as Sinni Dale Valley, is a picturesque area located on the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Situated in the northern region of the mainland, Sinni Dale offers breathtaking views and a serene ambiance.

The valley is characterized by its rolling hills, green pastures, and meandering streams. It is surrounded by rugged coastal cliffs and offers stunning vistas of the North Sea. The landscape is dotted with scattered crofts (traditional Shetland farmsteads) and small, charming villages.

Sinni Dale is renowned for its rich natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The valley is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Additionally, otters, seals, and occasionally even whales can be spotted along the nearby coastal areas.

The area is also steeped in history and culture. There are ancient archaeological sites, such as the remains of Iron Age brochs and settlements, which provide a glimpse into the past of the Shetland Islands. Local traditions and customs are still celebrated, with events like the annual Up-Helly-Aa festival, where a Viking longship is burned in a spectacular fire festival.

Sinni Dale offers numerous outdoor recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Hiking trails crisscross the valley, providing opportunities for leisurely walks or more challenging hikes. Fishing, kayaking, and beachcombing are also popular pastimes in the area.

Overall, Sinni Dale is a hidden gem on the Shetland Islands, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, history, and outdoor activities for those seeking a tranquil and immersive experience in the heart of Scotland.

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Sinni Dale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.699149/-1.0308689 or Grid Reference HP5302. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Backhouse, Cullivoe
Backhouse, Cullivoe
Houses at Cullivoe
Houses at Cullivoe
Cullivoe Kirk from the sea
Cullivoe Kirk from the sea
Chains on the Dockside Piles of chain in the yard at Cullivoe Pier.
Chains on the Dockside
Piles of chain in the yard at Cullivoe Pier.
Cullivoe Church Beside the road down to the pier.
Cullivoe Church
Beside the road down to the pier.
Loch of Brough
Loch of Brough
Small Pool by the Old Road Moorland scenery at the Cullivoe end of the track between there and Sellafirth.
Small Pool by the Old Road
Moorland scenery at the Cullivoe end of the track between there and Sellafirth.
Nobody Passing But Us In the unlikely event of two vehicles meeting along here, this is the place to do it.
Nobody Passing But Us
In the unlikely event of two vehicles meeting along here, this is the place to do it.
Muskra Loch
Muskra Loch
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.
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.
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.
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.
Any Old Iron, Cullivoe Dock Some of the assorted stuff in the yard by the busy pier at Cullivoe.
Any Old Iron, Cullivoe Dock
Some of the assorted stuff in the yard by the busy pier at Cullivoe.
Hillside Housing, Cullivoe Places with a nice view over the harbour.
Hillside Housing, Cullivoe
Places with a nice view over the harbour.
Stream beside the track Along the old road between Cullivoe and Sellafirth.
Stream beside the track
Along the old road between Cullivoe and Sellafirth.
Pool, Burn of Kedills Mires More or less the source of a small stream that runs down through the mires to the sea at Gloup Voe.
Pool, Burn of Kedills Mires
More or less the source of a small stream that runs down through the mires to the sea at Gloup Voe.
Track beside the Loch of Brough
Track beside the Loch of Brough
Buildings at Moarfield The white building centre shot is the Cullivoe galley shed, with Jamiesons' bus garage on the right.
Buildings at Moarfield
The white building centre shot is the Cullivoe galley shed, with Jamiesons' bus garage on the right.
Still a bit of Tarmac The old road west out of Cullivoe has a hard surface for the first km, but beyond this bend it becomes a track. Still with a few road signs though.
Still a bit of Tarmac
The old road west out of Cullivoe has a hard surface for the first km, but beyond this bend it becomes a track. Still with a few road signs though.
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Sinni Dale is located at Grid Ref: HP5302 (Lat: 60.699149, Lng: -1.0308689)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///awestruck.colonies.steamed. Near Gutcher, Shetland Islands

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Whitra Dale Loch of Cullivoe Loch of Brough Sinni Dale

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