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Berry's Loup

Island in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Berry's Loup

Pillbox at Cruden Beach
Pillbox at Cruden Beach Credit: Ralph Greig

Berry's Loup is a small island located off the coast of Aberdeenshire in Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 2 miles east of the village of Collieston. The island measures around 200 meters in length and 100 meters in width, with a total area of about 2 hectares.

The island is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, characterized by steep cliffs and jagged edges. It is predominantly composed of granite and is surrounded by turbulent waters, making it an ideal location for birdwatching and marine life enthusiasts. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, which nest on the cliffs during the breeding season.

Access to Berry's Loup is limited due to its remote location and the challenging sea conditions. Visitors can reach the island by boat, but caution is advised, as the waters can be treacherous. The island is uninhabited and lacks any facilities or amenities. Its untouched natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere make it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers.

Despite its small size, Berry's Loup offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the North Sea. It is a haven for wildlife and provides a unique opportunity to observe seabirds in their natural habitat. The island's isolation and unspoiled wilderness contribute to its appeal, drawing visitors seeking a peaceful and secluded retreat.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.379742/-1.8771829 or Grid Reference NK0732. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pillbox at Cruden Beach
Pillbox at Cruden Beach
A species from the deep past The common horse-tail, Equisetum arvense, is an ancient species of plant whose ancestors were browsed by dinosaurs. Modern horsetails are only a few centimetres high but their ancestors included tree-like species up to 200 feet in height living in the Carboniferous forests. They all evolved long before the flowering plants came along and they produce spores rather than seeds. Horsetails grow in moist, rich soils in all parts of the world except Australasia. Some, including ours, produce two kinds of shoots. The first shoots to emerge in the spring are the reproductive squad and are topped with cone-like clusters of spore capsules. These are the ones in the photograph. In a couple of weeks time they will be replaced with green shoots whose role in life will be photosynthesis, growth and replenishing the energy stores.
A species from the deep past
The common horse-tail, Equisetum arvense, is an ancient species of plant whose ancestors were browsed by dinosaurs. Modern horsetails are only a few centimetres high but their ancestors included tree-like species up to 200 feet in height living in the Carboniferous forests. They all evolved long before the flowering plants came along and they produce spores rather than seeds. Horsetails grow in moist, rich soils in all parts of the world except Australasia. Some, including ours, produce two kinds of shoots. The first shoots to emerge in the spring are the reproductive squad and are topped with cone-like clusters of spore capsules. These are the ones in the photograph. In a couple of weeks time they will be replaced with green shoots whose role in life will be photosynthesis, growth and replenishing the energy stores.
Particoloured Tup This smart and rather unusual fellow was one of half a dozen tups roaming the cliffs. The others were mostly uniform in colour.
Particoloured Tup
This smart and rather unusual fellow was one of half a dozen tups roaming the cliffs. The others were mostly uniform in colour.
Fold Hinge Although it looks like a continuation, the section of the hinge in the black rocks is actually separated from the part on the left by a narrow sea inlet. This can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1945678">NK0630 : Still More of the Recumbent Fold</a>.
Fold Hinge
Although it looks like a continuation, the section of the hinge in the black rocks is actually separated from the part on the left by a narrow sea inlet. This can be seen in NK0630 : Still More of the Recumbent Fold.
Folding the other way The most prominent hinges here close to the left, but this shows the other part of the structure, closing to the right, the whole forming an S-shaped fold.
Folding the other way
The most prominent hinges here close to the left, but this shows the other part of the structure, closing to the right, the whole forming an S-shaped fold.
Field Mushroom? I can't be certain what this is. There were several in the grass by the path. Any help with identification will be welcome.
Field Mushroom?
I can't be certain what this is. There were several in the grass by the path. Any help with identification will be welcome.
Mushrooms or Toadstools? Someone or something had uprooted the large fungus, so I moved it closer to the ones still in situ. I do not know what they are; I can only say that the large one did not smell at all appetising. Any help with identification welcome.
Mushrooms or Toadstools?
Someone or something had uprooted the large fungus, so I moved it closer to the ones still in situ. I do not know what they are; I can only say that the large one did not smell at all appetising. Any help with identification welcome.
South Newclochtow A clump of thistles clusters round the fence near South Newclochtow. There is barley on the field to the right, and grass with clover in the field on the left.
South Newclochtow
A clump of thistles clusters round the fence near South Newclochtow. There is barley on the field to the right, and grass with clover in the field on the left.
Whinnyfold Former fishing village perched on a clifftop above a small bay.
Whinnyfold
Former fishing village perched on a clifftop above a small bay.
Bay at Whinnyfold Not much shelter, but this was the beach used by the fisherman who used to live in the village.
Bay at Whinnyfold
Not much shelter, but this was the beach used by the fisherman who used to live in the village.
The bay at Whinnyfold Whinnyfold (pron. Finnyfa' by the locals) is a small Heugh-head hamlet, a former fishing settlement. Today a few small boats are still hauled up off the beach.
The bay at Whinnyfold
Whinnyfold (pron. Finnyfa' by the locals) is a small Heugh-head hamlet, a former fishing settlement. Today a few small boats are still hauled up off the beach.
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Postbox at Whinnyfold Looking in the direction of Cruden Bay.
Postbox at Whinnyfold
Looking in the direction of Cruden Bay.
Whinnyfold small hamlet perched above high cliffs.
Whinnyfold
small hamlet perched above high cliffs.
Oil Pipeline Booster Station The pipeline bringing oil from the Forties Field and other integrated locations makes its landfall just south of Cruden Bay... (Cruden Bay / Crude Oil - very apt) Pumping Station to assist the black gold's onward route to Grangemouth Refinery.
Oil Pipeline Booster Station
The pipeline bringing oil from the Forties Field and other integrated locations makes its landfall just south of Cruden Bay... (Cruden Bay / Crude Oil - very apt) Pumping Station to assist the black gold's onward route to Grangemouth Refinery.
sheep grazing, Sandend Farm near Whinnyfold. Location of this snap gives a better than usual perspective of the 'Bay' aspect of Cruden Bay. Brooding ruin of Slains Castle to the right
sheep grazing, Sandend Farm
near Whinnyfold. Location of this snap gives a better than usual perspective of the 'Bay' aspect of Cruden Bay. Brooding ruin of Slains Castle to the right
War time pillbox protecting the beach at Cruden Bay
War time pillbox protecting the beach at Cruden Bay
WW2 pillbox at the southern end of Cruden Bay beach Cruden Bay beach would have been a good landing ground for the Germans in 1942. It was heavily defended with pillboxes, gun batteries and anti-tank blocks.
WW2 pillbox at the southern end of Cruden Bay beach
Cruden Bay beach would have been a good landing ground for the Germans in 1942. It was heavily defended with pillboxes, gun batteries and anti-tank blocks.
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Berry's Loup is located at Grid Ref: NK0732 (Lat: 57.379742, Lng: -1.8771829)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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