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The Rippacks

Island in Shetland

Scotland

The Rippacks

Setter, Gulberwick
Setter, Gulberwick Credit: Mike Pennington

The Rippacks is a small and picturesque island located in the Shetland archipelago, off the northeast coast of Scotland. With an area of approximately 0.5 square kilometers, it is one of the smallest islands in the group. The Rippacks is situated about 6 kilometers southwest of the larger island of Yell and is accessible by boat.

The island boasts stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and rolling green hills. It is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. The island's unique flora and fauna are protected as part of the Shetland Isles Nature Reserve.

The Rippacks is uninhabited, and no permanent structures or facilities can be found on the island. However, it attracts visitors who are seeking solitude and a chance to experience nature in its purest form. The absence of human development and the untouched landscapes make it a haven for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, photography, and wildlife observation while exploring the island. The Rippacks provides a peaceful and serene setting, allowing visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the untouched beauty of the Shetland Islands.

In summary, The Rippacks is a small, uninhabited island in the Shetland archipelago. With its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere, it offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of nature in a pristine and untouched setting.

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The Rippacks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.120352/-1.1775396 or Grid Reference HU4537. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Setter, Gulberwick
Setter, Gulberwick
Crogagarth, Brindister
Crogagarth, Brindister
House at East Brindister
House at East Brindister
Ness of Sound from the air
Ness of Sound from the air
Gulberwick from the air
Gulberwick from the air
Marine activity in Gulber Wick A reminder that despite the problems in the oil industry there is still activity in Shetland's waters.
Marine activity in Gulber Wick
A reminder that despite the problems in the oil industry there is still activity in Shetland's waters.
Cuddie Sound Passing Ness of Sound as the mist falls.
Cuddie Sound
Passing Ness of Sound as the mist falls.
Ruggen, Ness of Sound Taken from the Marco Polo cruise ship on the way out of Lerwick.
Ruggen, Ness of Sound
Taken from the Marco Polo cruise ship on the way out of Lerwick.
Ruggen - the end of Ness of Sound Although the sea looks calm from this height on the Ness of Sound circular path, we'd just had a very lumpy crossing from mainland Scotland, and the view includes lots of ships taking shelter on the lee side of Shetland's long southern peninsula towards Sumburgh Head. The strong westerly had moderated a little from its overnight peak of 7-8, but was still perhaps a little gusty for cliff top walking, but at least the sun was shining. The Devonian Middle Old Red Sandstone beds (typical of east Mainland) are here dipping quite steeply to the east, producing rather pointy skerries, and less than confidence-inspiring cliff edges where they face east into Brei Wick.
Ruggen - the end of Ness of Sound
Although the sea looks calm from this height on the Ness of Sound circular path, we'd just had a very lumpy crossing from mainland Scotland, and the view includes lots of ships taking shelter on the lee side of Shetland's long southern peninsula towards Sumburgh Head. The strong westerly had moderated a little from its overnight peak of 7-8, but was still perhaps a little gusty for cliff top walking, but at least the sun was shining. The Devonian Middle Old Red Sandstone beds (typical of east Mainland) are here dipping quite steeply to the east, producing rather pointy skerries, and less than confidence-inspiring cliff edges where they face east into Brei Wick.
The southwestern tip of Ness of Sound Steeply dipping sandstones of Devonian age (Middle Old Red Sandstone) produce quite pointy skerries and smooth east-facing cliff faces here at the very end of Ness of Sound, west of Ruggen. Although Voe of Sound and the sea to our south are protected from the big westerly swells, white foam on the wave tops shows that there is quite a strong and gusty wind blowing (we'd had a pretty lumpy crossing from mainland Scotland overnight). There are numerous ships in the background of this view, all taking shelter in the lee of Shetland's long southern peninsula - anchored with their bows facing the coast and close in to minimise the fetch.
The southwestern tip of Ness of Sound
Steeply dipping sandstones of Devonian age (Middle Old Red Sandstone) produce quite pointy skerries and smooth east-facing cliff faces here at the very end of Ness of Sound, west of Ruggen. Although Voe of Sound and the sea to our south are protected from the big westerly swells, white foam on the wave tops shows that there is quite a strong and gusty wind blowing (we'd had a pretty lumpy crossing from mainland Scotland overnight). There are numerous ships in the background of this view, all taking shelter in the lee of Shetland's long southern peninsula - anchored with their bows facing the coast and close in to minimise the fetch.
Ness of Sound Seen approaching Lerwick on Aberdeen ferry.
Ness of Sound
Seen approaching Lerwick on Aberdeen ferry.
Coastal gun positions on Ness of Sound Defending approaches to Lerwick.
Coastal gun positions on Ness of Sound
Defending approaches to Lerwick.
The bay of Gulber Wick from Lyoonigeo A lovely rocky stretch of coast at Setter.
The bay of Gulber Wick from Lyoonigeo
A lovely rocky stretch of coast at Setter.
Ness of Sound
Ness of Sound
Gulberwick: a yacht passes Punds Stack A yacht travels northbound past Punds Stack as we look into the evening sun towards it.
Gulberwick: a yacht passes Punds Stack
A yacht travels northbound past Punds Stack as we look into the evening sun towards it.
Gulberwick: postbox № ZE2 41 A small postbox, emptied at 10:30 on weekday and Saturday mornings.
Gulberwick: postbox № ZE2 41
A small postbox, emptied at 10:30 on weekday and Saturday mornings.
Cattle on Ness of Sound The hill at the end if the Ness is called Dainaberg.
Cattle on Ness of Sound
The hill at the end if the Ness is called Dainaberg.
Ruggen, Ness of Sound The end of the Ness of Sound.
Ruggen, Ness of Sound
The end of the Ness of Sound.
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The Rippacks is located at Grid Ref: HU4537 (Lat: 60.120352, Lng: -1.1775396)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///timidly.constants.stubbed. Near Lerwick, Shetland Islands

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