Peerie Herbi Clett

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Peerie Herbi Clett

Colsay from the air
Colsay from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Peerie Herbi Clett is a small, remote island located off the coast of Shetland, Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 12 miles northeast of the Shetland Mainland. The island is part of the larger Herbi Clett archipelago, which includes several other uninhabited islets.

With an area of just 0.04 square kilometers, Peerie Herbi Clett is a tiny landmass characterized by rugged cliffs and rocky shores. Its terrain is predominantly made up of grassy slopes, scattered with hardy vegetation that can withstand the harsh coastal conditions. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes, which nest in the cliff faces during the breeding season.

Due to its isolated location, Peerie Herbi Clett has never been permanently inhabited. However, it has historical significance as it was used as a summer grazing ground for livestock by local farmers in the past. Evidence of these activities can still be seen in the form of old ruins and dry-stone dykes that crisscross the island.

Peerie Herbi Clett attracts occasional visitors, mainly for birdwatching and nature exploration. Access to the island is challenging, as it requires a boat or kayak journey from the Shetland Mainland. The lack of facilities and accommodation means that visitors must be self-sufficient and well-prepared for their trip.

For those seeking solitude and a chance to immerse themselves in the untouched beauty of the Shetland Islands, Peerie Herbi Clett offers a unique and remote experience. Its unspoiled landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a haven for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike.

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Peerie Herbi Clett Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.966528/-1.3466501 or Grid Reference HU3620. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Colsay from the air
Colsay from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Hich Holm, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Hich Holm, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
St Ninian's Ayre from the air
St Ninian's Ayre from the air
St Ninian's Ayre
St Ninian's Ayre
St Ninian's Ayre
St Ninian's Ayre
Inlet on the south-west corner of St Ninian's Isle Channel separating Sweyn Holm (to the left) from St Ninian's Isle.
Inlet on the south-west corner of St Ninian's Isle
Channel separating Sweyn Holm (to the left) from St Ninian's Isle.
Track on St Ninian's Isle Leading down to the tombolo which ties the island to the mainland.
Track on St Ninian's Isle
Leading down to the tombolo which ties the island to the mainland.
Ruins of St Ninian's Chapel In the middle distance, the tombolo which ties St Ninian's Isle to the mainland.
Ruins of St Ninian's Chapel
In the middle distance, the tombolo which ties St Ninian's Isle to the mainland.
Inlet on the west coast of St Ninian's Isle Out to sea is the island of Hich Holm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU3521">HU3521</a> and to the right, Fora Stack.
Inlet on the west coast of St Ninian's Isle
Out to sea is the island of Hich Holm HU3521 and to the right, Fora Stack.
Rocky shore at Bigton
Rocky shore at Bigton
Tombolo linking Mainland to St Ninian's Isle A textbook example of a tombolo. Bigton Wick to the right, St Ninian's Bay to the left.
Tombolo linking Mainland to St Ninian's Isle
A textbook example of a tombolo. Bigton Wick to the right, St Ninian's Bay to the left.
Bigton Wick Looking across the bay to St Ninian's Isle.
Bigton Wick
Looking across the bay to St Ninian's Isle.
View from Bigton Looking over the tombolo towards St Ninian's Bay and the southern end of St Ninian's Isle.
View from Bigton
Looking over the tombolo towards St Ninian's Bay and the southern end of St Ninian's Isle.
View north from Bigton Ireland Wick and the hamlet of Ireland on the far hillside.
View north from Bigton
Ireland Wick and the hamlet of Ireland on the far hillside.
Tombolo at St Ninian's Isle Taken on St Ninian's beach at Bigton, Shetland, I am looking along the tombolo linking the mainland to St Ninian's Isle, site of the remains of St Ninian's Chapel.
Tombolo at St Ninian's Isle
Taken on St Ninian's beach at Bigton, Shetland, I am looking along the tombolo linking the mainland to St Ninian's Isle, site of the remains of St Ninian's Chapel.
St Ninian's Bay I am standing at the mainland end of the tombolo leading to St Ninian's Isle and looking south down St Ninian's Bay towards Inns Holm with Colsay off to the right. Northern Ness, Fora Ness and Noss Hill can be gilmpsed in the clouded distance.
St Ninian's Bay
I am standing at the mainland end of the tombolo leading to St Ninian's Isle and looking south down St Ninian's Bay towards Inns Holm with Colsay off to the right. Northern Ness, Fora Ness and Noss Hill can be gilmpsed in the clouded distance.
St Ninian's Isle I am just above the beach at Bigton Wick and looking across to the north end of St Ninian's Isle where the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel are to be found. The cliffs of Scarfi Taing are discernible to the right.
St Ninian's Isle
I am just above the beach at Bigton Wick and looking across to the north end of St Ninian's Isle where the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel are to be found. The cliffs of Scarfi Taing are discernible to the right.
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Peerie Herbi Clett is located at Grid Ref: HU3620 (Lat: 59.966528, Lng: -1.3466501)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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