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Stack of Neap

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Stack of Neap

Waiting for the boats It might just be serendipitous but the tall, rough rock beats many pieces of sculpture. Given her position by the pier north of Collafirth and looking out to sea, "Waiting for the boats" would seem an appropriate title for this fishwife.
Waiting for the boats Credit: AlastairG

Stack of Neap is a prominent natural feature located on the coast of Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is situated in the Northmavine region, specifically on the western coast of the Mainland, the largest island in the Shetland group.

Rising approximately 40 meters (131 feet) above the North Atlantic Ocean, Stack of Neap is a striking sea stack formed from layers of sedimentary rock. Its distinctive shape and height make it a notable landmark in the area. The stack is composed of red sandstone, which has been eroded over thousands of years by the relentless waves and winds of the ocean.

Access to Stack of Neap is possible through a coastal footpath that offers stunning views of the surrounding cliffs, rugged coastline, and the neighboring islets. Additionally, boat tours are available for visitors who wish to explore the stack and witness it up close.

The area around Stack of Neap is renowned for its rich biodiversity, particularly its seabird colonies. Species such as puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and fulmars can often be spotted nesting on the cliffs and using the stack as a resting place. As a result, the stack is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) to protect and preserve its unique ecological value.

Stack of Neap attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who are captivated by its dramatic beauty and the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. It is also an important geological site, providing valuable insights into the region's geological history.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.536723/-1.3205803 or Grid Reference HU3783. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waiting for the boats It might just be serendipitous but the tall, rough rock beats many pieces of sculpture. Given her position by the pier north of Collafirth and looking out to sea, "Waiting for the boats" would seem an appropriate title for this fishwife.
Waiting for the boats
It might just be serendipitous but the tall, rough rock beats many pieces of sculpture. Given her position by the pier north of Collafirth and looking out to sea, "Waiting for the boats" would seem an appropriate title for this fishwife.
MV Altaire at Collafirth pier, from Queyfirth
MV Altaire at Collafirth pier, from Queyfirth
MV Altaire in Voe of the Brig She seems to be manoeuvring, perhaps to prepare for her next departure?
MV Altaire in Voe of the Brig
She seems to be manoeuvring, perhaps to prepare for her next departure?
Loch of Housetter The road on the right is, believe it or not, the main A970 on Shetland Mainland. To be fair, this far north it is not exactly busy.
Loch of Housetter
The road on the right is, believe it or not, the main A970 on Shetland Mainland. To be fair, this far north it is not exactly busy.
Housetter and Colla Firth
Housetter and Colla Firth
Collafirth Pier Collafirth Pier redevelopment of a new jetty and out buildings. The area includes parking for caravans, and provides some basic facilities like a washing machine, electric shower and toilets.
Collafirth Pier
Collafirth Pier redevelopment of a new jetty and out buildings. The area includes parking for caravans, and provides some basic facilities like a washing machine, electric shower and toilets.
Ordnance Survey OSBM bolt Ordnance Survey OSBM bolt, described as NEW OSBM BOLT LIVING ROCK 10.8M SE SIDE RD 17.7M SE C CUL (37.306m above Lerwick datum, 2nd order, new 1970).
Ordnance Survey OSBM bolt
Ordnance Survey OSBM bolt, described as NEW OSBM BOLT LIVING ROCK 10.8M SE SIDE RD 17.7M SE C CUL (37.306m above Lerwick datum, 2nd order, new 1970).
View of the A970 from the OS bolt View north of the A970 from the Ordnance Survey benchmark bolt.
View of the A970 from the OS bolt
View north of the A970 from the Ordnance Survey benchmark bolt.
MV Altaire at Collafirth Pier The Altaire is the only one of Shetland's pelagic fleet which is not based in Whalsay.
MV Altaire at Collafirth Pier
The Altaire is the only one of Shetland's pelagic fleet which is not based in Whalsay.
Colla Firth Looking across Colla Firth, which is just under 1km across so both sides are in the square, to Ness of Queyfirth.
Colla Firth
Looking across Colla Firth, which is just under 1km across so both sides are in the square, to Ness of Queyfirth.
Giant's Grave, Beorgs of Housetter Two large standing stones together with a third recumbent orthostat may be the remains of a facade for a small prehistoric cairn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6279" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6279">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>
Giant's Grave, Beorgs of Housetter
Two large standing stones together with a third recumbent orthostat may be the remains of a facade for a small prehistoric cairn. LinkExternal link
MV Altaire at Collafirth Pier
MV Altaire at Collafirth Pier
Collafirth Pier, Shetland A small but sheltered pier with only a few berths for pleasure craft but also the 'home' pier for Shetland's largest pelagic supertrawler LK429 Altaire. The Altaire only berths here when tied up between fishing 'seasons'. Her main catch is of herring, mackerel and blue whiting.
Collafirth Pier, Shetland
A small but sheltered pier with only a few berths for pleasure craft but also the 'home' pier for Shetland's largest pelagic supertrawler LK429 Altaire. The Altaire only berths here when tied up between fishing 'seasons'. Her main catch is of herring, mackerel and blue whiting.
Housetter Road End The unclassified road leads from the A970 to the crofting community of Housetter.
Housetter Road End
The unclassified road leads from the A970 to the crofting community of Housetter.
Ness of Housetter A damp ewe and lamb on the headland above Colla Firth
Ness of Housetter
A damp ewe and lamb on the headland above Colla Firth
Sheep at Colla Firth A flock of inquisitive sheep in a pen above Collafirth Pier.
Sheep at Colla Firth
A flock of inquisitive sheep in a pen above Collafirth Pier.
Loch of Housetter The Loch of Housetter is a small freshwater loch. It looks close to the sea in Colla Firth, but in fact it lies half a mile inland, and there is another small loch below it, out of sight from here. The houses on the right are at Housetter and those on the left are at Hill of Skea.
Loch of Housetter
The Loch of Housetter is a small freshwater loch. It looks close to the sea in Colla Firth, but in fact it lies half a mile inland, and there is another small loch below it, out of sight from here. The houses on the right are at Housetter and those on the left are at Hill of Skea.
Tanker tug escort Tanker Forward Pioneer escorted out by Tug Dunter, Tug Shalder (where photo taken from) and Pilot boat. Shot taken looking at light on the skerrie, which is the only fixed installation in the square.
Tanker tug escort
Tanker Forward Pioneer escorted out by Tug Dunter, Tug Shalder (where photo taken from) and Pilot boat. Shot taken looking at light on the skerrie, which is the only fixed installation in the square.
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Stack of Neap is located at Grid Ref: HU3783 (Lat: 60.536723, Lng: -1.3205803)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///trickling.exile.recipient. Near Toft, Shetland Islands

Nearby Locations

Stack of Neap Arvi Taing Skerry of Sannions Neap of Skea

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