1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Highlands and Islands
  4. Shetland Islands
  5. Shetland
  6. Tromba of Griskerry

Tromba of Griskerry

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Tromba of Griskerry

Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Tromba of Griskerry is a small and picturesque island situated off the coast of Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. This uninhabited island is located in the North Atlantic Ocean and covers an area of approximately 10 hectares. Tromba of Griskerry is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape, characterized by steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, and lush vegetation.

The island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can spot a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, nesting along the sheer cliffs. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, and lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of seals, dolphins, or even whales.

Access to Tromba of Griskerry is limited and can only be reached by boat. The island does not have any facilities or infrastructure, making it an ideal spot for those seeking solitude and natural beauty. Its remote location and untouched environment provide a unique opportunity for visitors to disconnect from the outside world and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

Tromba of Griskerry offers breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands, making it a popular spot for photographers and artists. Its rugged coastline and untouched wilderness create a sense of awe and wonder, attracting visitors from near and far.

Overall, Tromba of Griskerry is a hidden gem in the Shetland Islands, offering a serene and unspoiled natural environment that showcases the beauty of Scotland's coastal landscape.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Tromba of Griskerry Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.990726/-1.3445424 or Grid Reference HU3623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
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.
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.
Houses at Maywick The houses above the bay.
Houses at Maywick
The houses above the bay.
South Lochend, Maywick House above the Loch of Vatsetter.
South Lochend, Maywick
House above the Loch of Vatsetter.
Ruin near Ellister, Bigton Fitful Head in the distance.
Ruin near Ellister, Bigton
Fitful Head in the distance.
View to St Ninian's Isle from the Ness of Ireland
View to St Ninian's Isle from the Ness of Ireland
Road to the Ness of Ireland
Road to the Ness of Ireland
Fields west of Bigton Looking towards Ireland. No, not the country, just a small village in southern Shetland. The agricultural methods here make some of the fields look like airstrips.
Fields west of Bigton
Looking towards Ireland. No, not the country, just a small village in southern Shetland. The agricultural methods here make some of the fields look like airstrips.
May Wick May Wick & Maywick seen from the east side of Taing of Maywick Headland.
May Wick
May Wick & Maywick seen from the east side of Taing of Maywick Headland.
Hundi Geo Geo on the west side of Taing of Maywick Headland. South Havra is the first island in the distance.
Hundi Geo
Geo on the west side of Taing of Maywick Headland. South Havra is the first island in the distance.
Corbie Geo Erne's Kame & Corbie Geo Cliffs.
Corbie Geo
Erne's Kame & Corbie Geo Cliffs.
Johnie's Water From Johnie's Water, looking north in the direction of Taing of Maywick Headland.
Johnie's Water
From Johnie's Water, looking north in the direction of Taing of Maywick Headland.
Tomb Stone Tomb Stone at Maywick on the east end of the Cliffs: "In memory of Laurence Smith the beloved husband of Andrena Yonson. He was drowned at the ling fishing 27th jan 1857. Aged 44 yrs. Erected by his sons"
Tomb Stone
Tomb Stone at Maywick on the east end of the Cliffs: "In memory of Laurence Smith the beloved husband of Andrena Yonson. He was drowned at the ling fishing 27th jan 1857. Aged 44 yrs. Erected by his sons"
View from a Bigton garden Looking out over the waters of Ireland Wick and the northern tip of St Ninian's Isle, over to Foula (pronounced 'foola') in the far hazy distance.
View from a Bigton garden
Looking out over the waters of Ireland Wick and the northern tip of St Ninian's Isle, over to Foula (pronounced 'foola') in the far hazy distance.
The Neapack from Loose Head A day for walking round St. Ninian's Isle, looking down to see why we weren't sea kayaking round it. There are plenty of caves and geos, and skerries to rock-hop around in a bit of swell, but not this much ! There's quite a lot of wind waves, too, and whilst not as strong as it had been, the westerly was still quite gusty. The metamorphic rocks here are micaceous psammites of the Colla Firth group, Whiteness Division, and correlate with the Dalradian of mainland Scotland. They are dipping moderately steeply to the southwest, making for somewhat unstable and treacherous cliff edges, so the base of these cliffs is only readily seen from a bit that sticks out, as Loose Head does, offering a view back along the coast.
The Neapack from Loose Head
A day for walking round St. Ninian's Isle, looking down to see why we weren't sea kayaking round it. There are plenty of caves and geos, and skerries to rock-hop around in a bit of swell, but not this much ! There's quite a lot of wind waves, too, and whilst not as strong as it had been, the westerly was still quite gusty. The metamorphic rocks here are micaceous psammites of the Colla Firth group, Whiteness Division, and correlate with the Dalradian of mainland Scotland. They are dipping moderately steeply to the southwest, making for somewhat unstable and treacherous cliff edges, so the base of these cliffs is only readily seen from a bit that sticks out, as Loose Head does, offering a view back along the coast.
Slopes of Midi Field from Vatsetter
Slopes of Midi Field from Vatsetter
Shorewood, Vatsetter, Maywick
Shorewood, Vatsetter, Maywick
Show me another place!

Tromba of Griskerry is located at Grid Ref: HU3623 (Lat: 59.990726, Lng: -1.3445424)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///enacted.devoured.milk. Near Sandwick, Shetland Islands

Nearby Locations

Sprutties Hole Loch of North Treigeo Horse Buile North Trei Geo Muckle Fogla Stack Little Fogla Stack

Related Wikis

St Ninian's Isle
St Ninian's Isle

St Ninian's Isle is a small tied island connected by the largest tombolo in the UK to the south-western coast of the Mainland, Shetland, in Scotland. It...

Bigton
Bigton

Bigton is a small settlement on South Mainland, Shetland, UK. Bigton is within the civil parish of Dunrossness. Bigton lies on the Atlantic coast of the...

Little Havra
Little Havra

Little Havra is a small island off the west of South Mainland in Shetland. It is 35 metres (115 ft) at its highest point, upon which there is a cairn....

South Havra
South Havra

South Havra (Scots: Sooth Haevra; Old Norse: Hafrey), formerly Hevera, is an uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland. == Geography... ==

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.990726,-1.3445424
Griskerry
Place: islet
Lat/Long: 59.9895871/-1.3431524
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Scarva Taing Shetland
The Orms Shetland

Have you been to Tromba of Griskerry?

Leave your review of Tromba of Griskerry below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy