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Robin Hood Yawns

Island in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Robin Hood Yawns

Depot of oil drilling pipes
Depot of oil drilling pipes Credit: Alex McGregor

Robin Hood Yawns is a small, picturesque island located off the east coast of Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 3 miles southeast of Stonehaven. The island covers an area of around 1.5 acres and is known for its stunning natural beauty and historical significance.

The island gets its intriguing name from a local legend that suggests Robin Hood himself once yawned on this very spot. While the story may be more folklore than fact, it adds an element of charm and mystery to the island's identity.

Robin Hood Yawns is predominantly rocky, with rugged cliffs surrounding its perimeter. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and gulls, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a great location for fishing and diving.

Visitors to Robin Hood Yawns can access the island by boat, with several local tour operators offering trips to explore its natural wonders. The island offers breathtaking views of the Scottish coastline, and on clear days, one can even catch a glimpse of the nearby Dunnottar Castle.

While there are no permanent residents on Robin Hood Yawns, it is a popular destination for day trips and picnics. The tranquil atmosphere and unspoiled beauty of the island make it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse oneself in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.113922/-2.0596882 or Grid Reference NJ9602. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Depot of oil drilling pipes
Depot of oil drilling pipes
Beech grove... ...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.
Beech grove...
...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.
Baron's Cairn... ...at the top of Tullos Hill: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/20242/barons-cairn-tullos-hill" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/20242/barons-cairn-tullos-hill">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> . Girdleness Lighthouse is just visible in the distance.
Baron's Cairn...
...at the top of Tullos Hill: LinkExternal link . Girdleness Lighthouse is just visible in the distance.
Nigg Kirk Nigg Kirk was built in 1829 to the design of John Smith to replace the (now ruined) St Fittick's Kirk in Torry. Compare St Clement's Church: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3378773" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3378773">Link</a> . As already pointed out by Peter Robinson (<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3065186" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3065186">Link</a> ), the windows are fakes, presumably on top of the boarded-up originals.
Nigg Kirk
Nigg Kirk was built in 1829 to the design of John Smith to replace the (now ruined) St Fittick's Kirk in Torry. Compare St Clement's Church: Link . As already pointed out by Peter Robinson (Link ), the windows are fakes, presumably on top of the boarded-up originals.
Amec Foster Wheeler office block An energy consultancy: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.amecfw.com/aboutus/at-a-glance" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.amecfw.com/aboutus/at-a-glance">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> .
Amec Foster Wheeler office block
An energy consultancy: LinkExternal link .
Oil company office, Altens industrial estate
Oil company office, Altens industrial estate
Wood Group offices, Altens industrial estate
Wood Group offices, Altens industrial estate
Road Bridge at Rare Breeds Farm The bridge carries a minor road across the railway between Aberdeen and Stonehaven railway stations. Someone seems to believe this is a peace bridge!
Road Bridge at Rare Breeds Farm
The bridge carries a minor road across the railway between Aberdeen and Stonehaven railway stations. Someone seems to believe this is a peace bridge!
Crawpeel Shore Looking northwards from just above the harbour at Cove. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5702201">NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore</a>
Crawpeel Shore
Looking northwards from just above the harbour at Cove. See also NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore
Crawpeel Shore I suspect that this view, rather than <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5702199">NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore</a>, is actually of Crawpeel Shore, because it is possible to get down to shore level here. The rocky ridges to the left are named on the maps as The Graves.
Crawpeel Shore
I suspect that this view, rather than NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore, is actually of Crawpeel Shore, because it is possible to get down to shore level here. The rocky ridges to the left are named on the maps as The Graves.
The Poor Man I think the Poor Man is the long offshore rock beyond the sea stack.
The Poor Man
I think the Poor Man is the long offshore rock beyond the sea stack.
Drystane Dyke Looking a bit the worse for wear, and clearly no longer performing any useful function.
Drystane Dyke
Looking a bit the worse for wear, and clearly no longer performing any useful function.
Cliffs North of Cove From the look of the cliffs, the whole coast is probably riddled with caves, but there are few places where it is possible to get down to sea level to investigate.
Cliffs North of Cove
From the look of the cliffs, the whole coast is probably riddled with caves, but there are few places where it is possible to get down to sea level to investigate.
Railway Bridge The main railway line south from Aberdeen runs between the cliffs and the expanding suburbs south of Aberdeen. I was a little concerned that if the weather deteriorated, or I became tired or injured, I would have difficulty getting across the railway. In the event there are numerous bridges like this one all the way up the coast, and most of them are signposted as part of the path network.
Railway Bridge
The main railway line south from Aberdeen runs between the cliffs and the expanding suburbs south of Aberdeen. I was a little concerned that if the weather deteriorated, or I became tired or injured, I would have difficulty getting across the railway. In the event there are numerous bridges like this one all the way up the coast, and most of them are signposted as part of the path network.
Stones and Mud Presumably the stones have been cleared from the field and dumped here. The mud can be accounted for by a combination of cattle trampling and bad weather. In the distance are Burnbanks Village, a fairly new housing development, and the adjacent railway bridge.
Stones and Mud
Presumably the stones have been cleared from the field and dumped here. The mud can be accounted for by a combination of cattle trampling and bad weather. In the distance are Burnbanks Village, a fairly new housing development, and the adjacent railway bridge.
Black Cove The map says 'Caves' here, and at least one is visible from the clifftop path. In the background is part of the village of Cove Bay.
Black Cove
The map says 'Caves' here, and at least one is visible from the clifftop path. In the background is part of the village of Cove Bay.
Bun Stane The old map suggests that the Bun Stane is the one to the right of the inlet. The inlet is named Bunstane Cove and, not surprisingly, is the collapsed outer part of a cave that extends some distance back from the head of the inlet.
Bun Stane
The old map suggests that the Bun Stane is the one to the right of the inlet. The inlet is named Bunstane Cove and, not surprisingly, is the collapsed outer part of a cave that extends some distance back from the head of the inlet.
Unnamed Inlet The narrow inlet on the south side of Souter Head is not named on the maps. It is at a curious angle, being parallel to the coast rather than in the more usual angle to the coast.
Unnamed Inlet
The narrow inlet on the south side of Souter Head is not named on the maps. It is at a curious angle, being parallel to the coast rather than in the more usual angle to the coast.
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Robin Hood Yawns is located at Grid Ref: NJ9602 (Lat: 57.113922, Lng: -2.0596882)

Unitary Authority: City of Aberdeen

Police Authority: North East

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///tiles.occupy.chase. Near Cove, Aberdeen

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