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Aastack

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Aastack

Stacks of Stuis The coastline here is littered with loose stacks which provide plenty of nesting opportunities for the birds and resting spots for the seals.
Stacks of Stuis Credit: Doug Lee

Aastack is a small island located in Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 160 kilometers north of the Scottish mainland. Aastack is one of the many islands that make up the Shetland group, with an area of around 1.5 square kilometers.

The island is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with high cliffs and steep slopes. It is predominantly composed of sedimentary rocks, which have been shaped by the relentless forces of wind and waves over time. Aastack is known for its dramatic coastal scenery and is popular among nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The island is uninhabited, and it is mainly visited by tourists and researchers who are interested in its unique flora and fauna. A variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, can be found nesting on the cliffs of Aastack during the summer months. The surrounding waters are also home to seals and a diverse range of marine life.

Access to Aastack is limited, and it can only be reached by boat or by joining guided tours organized by local operators. Due to its remote location and challenging terrain, visitors are advised to take precautions and be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions.

Overall, Aastack offers a tranquil and untouched natural environment, providing a glimpse into the raw beauty of the Shetland Islands. It is a haven for wildlife and a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the breathtaking scenery and rugged charm of this remote Scottish island.

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Aastack Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.652461/-1.1657537 or Grid Reference HU4596. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stacks of Stuis The coastline here is littered with loose stacks which provide plenty of nesting opportunities for the birds and resting spots for the seals.
Stacks of Stuis
The coastline here is littered with loose stacks which provide plenty of nesting opportunities for the birds and resting spots for the seals.
Stuis of Graveland This view is looking roughly south from the most northerly point on the headland.
Stuis of Graveland
This view is looking roughly south from the most northerly point on the headland.
Ern Stack A view from the landward side of Ern Stack looking towards the Ramna Stacks
Ern Stack
A view from the landward side of Ern Stack looking towards the Ramna Stacks
Coastline view towards Ern Stack A view along the western coastline of this square. An image of the pasture in the easterly section of this grid square is available from grid HU4697 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/40051" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/40051">Link</a> .
Coastline view towards Ern Stack
A view along the western coastline of this square. An image of the pasture in the easterly section of this grid square is available from grid HU4697 Link .
The Eigg from the south-west With Ern Stack visible just to the right. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Eigg from the south-west
With Ern Stack visible just to the right. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Eigg from the west A finger of rock protruding from the cliff. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Eigg from the west
A finger of rock protruding from the cliff. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Eigg from the north-west Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Eigg from the north-west
Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Ern Stack from the sea The extraordinary pale colouration on the landward side is invisible from the sea. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Ern Stack from the sea
The extraordinary pale colouration on the landward side is invisible from the sea. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Ern Stack from the sea Erne is the old Shetland name for the White-tailed Eagle, and this was the site of one of the last nests of native British sea eagles, last used early in the 20th century. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Ern Stack from the sea
Erne is the old Shetland name for the White-tailed Eagle, and this was the site of one of the last nests of native British sea eagles, last used early in the 20th century. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Aastack With the north tip of the Graveland peninsula beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Aastack
With the north tip of the Graveland peninsula beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Skerry off the coast of Graveland This un-named skerry off the north-west coast of Graveland is almost the only land in the square (the 1:25,000 map shows another much smaller rock and proves that the name Segil applies to a coastal feature on the Yell mainland). Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Skerry off the coast of Graveland
This un-named skerry off the north-west coast of Graveland is almost the only land in the square (the 1:25,000 map shows another much smaller rock and proves that the name Segil applies to a coastal feature on the Yell mainland). Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The tip of Graveland The very end of the Graveland peninsula, with Lumbister beyond that. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The tip of Graveland
The very end of the Graveland peninsula, with Lumbister beyond that. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Stacks of Stuis from the sea At the very end of Graveland; Lumbister is beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Stacks of Stuis from the sea
At the very end of Graveland; Lumbister is beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Eigg from the sea
The Eigg from the sea
Stacks, Timber Geo This wild geo does not provide any shelter for seals, and only a few Fulmars nest on the crumbling cliffs.
Stacks, Timber Geo
This wild geo does not provide any shelter for seals, and only a few Fulmars nest on the crumbling cliffs.
Timber Geo This narrow geo is approximately 40 metres high at its head.
Timber Geo
This narrow geo is approximately 40 metres high at its head.
Collapsing cliffs, Floin Geo The fence has recently been repaired, but it is collapsing with the cliffs into the sea. The fissure in the picture is about 5 metres deep.
Collapsing cliffs, Floin Geo
The fence has recently been repaired, but it is collapsing with the cliffs into the sea. The fissure in the picture is about 5 metres deep.
Old wall, Green Hill The wall is clearly marked on the map, but a new fence striking SE to Houllis Water could cause confusion in misty weather because it is not marked on the map.
Old wall, Green Hill
The wall is clearly marked on the map, but a new fence striking SE to Houllis Water could cause confusion in misty weather because it is not marked on the map.
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Aastack is located at Grid Ref: HU4596 (Lat: 60.652461, Lng: -1.1657537)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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