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Holm of Cruester

Island in Shetland

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Holm of Cruester

MV Marella Explorer 2 in Lerwick harbour
MV Marella Explorer 2 in Lerwick harbour Credit: Mike Pennington

Holm of Cruester is a small uninhabited island located in the Shetland archipelago, situated off the northeast coast of Scotland. It is part of the wider Holm of Papil and Holm of Gruting Nature Reserve, which encompasses several other islands.

Covering an area of approximately 23 hectares, Holm of Cruester is primarily composed of low-lying grassland and heath, with rocky shorelines and small cliffs along its perimeter. The island is renowned for its rich birdlife, with various species of seabirds nesting here during the breeding season. These include Atlantic puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, and fulmars, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Access to Holm of Cruester is limited, as there are no regular ferry services or visitor facilities on the island. However, it can be reached by private boat or as part of an organized tour. Visitors are advised to take necessary precautions and have appropriate clothing and footwear, as the terrain can be uneven and slippery.

The island offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the North Sea, providing an ideal setting for photography and outdoor exploration. It is also known for its diverse plant life, including wildflowers and grasses that flourish in the island's nutrient-rich soil.

Holm of Cruester is a place of natural beauty and tranquility, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the unspoiled wilderness of the Shetland Islands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.164129/-1.1426263 or Grid Reference HU4742. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

MV Marella Explorer 2 in Lerwick harbour
MV Marella Explorer 2 in Lerwick harbour
Mural on Commercial Street, Lerwick
Mural on Commercial Street, Lerwick
Yacht in Lerwick harbour
Yacht in Lerwick harbour
The soldierfly Microchrysa polita, Lerwick Flower Park
The soldierfly Microchrysa polita, Lerwick Flower Park
Lerwick Ferry Terminal & Pier A view of the Lerwick Ferry Terminal and pier including the link span for the Aberdeen ferry service. Photo taken from the rear passenger observation deck on the MV Hrossey.
Lerwick Ferry Terminal & Pier
A view of the Lerwick Ferry Terminal and pier including the link span for the Aberdeen ferry service. Photo taken from the rear passenger observation deck on the MV Hrossey.
Mural outside the Peerie cafe, Lerwick
Mural outside the Peerie cafe, Lerwick
Irish fishing vessels, Victoria Pier, Lerwick Genesis II and Veronica.
Irish fishing vessels, Victoria Pier, Lerwick
Genesis II and Veronica.
Art with a capital F, Commercial Street, Lerwick Someone commissioned some street art for Lerwick, the quality varying, in my opinion, from poor to awful. Some wise person decided to place this 'peculiar' item on a road, outside the Royal Bank of Scotland (admittedly in an area which was pedestrianised, but then de-pedestrianised). For the avoidance of doubt, the cones are not part of the installation.
Art with a capital F, Commercial Street, Lerwick
Someone commissioned some street art for Lerwick, the quality varying, in my opinion, from poor to awful. Some wise person decided to place this 'peculiar' item on a road, outside the Royal Bank of Scotland (admittedly in an area which was pedestrianised, but then de-pedestrianised). For the avoidance of doubt, the cones are not part of the installation.
Albert Dock, Lerwick One of the tenders arrives from the ironically named 'Costa Fortune' sorry 'Fortuna', in the background.
Albert Dock, Lerwick
One of the tenders arrives from the ironically named 'Costa Fortune' sorry 'Fortuna', in the background.
MV Ambience leaving Lerwick
MV Ambience leaving Lerwick
Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla), Gremista, Lerwick
Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla), Gremista, Lerwick
View of back of Lerwick Post Office Seen from Victoria Pier, the Post Office backs on to the Esplanade.
View of back of Lerwick Post Office
Seen from Victoria Pier, the Post Office backs on to the Esplanade.
Le Champlain at Victoria Pier, Lerwick
Le Champlain at Victoria Pier, Lerwick
The Bressay ferry approaches There is a frequent service between Lerwick and the Isle of Bressay particularly at commuter hours - not so frequent on Sundays.
The Bressay ferry approaches
There is a frequent service between Lerwick and the Isle of Bressay particularly at commuter hours - not so frequent on Sundays.
The Bressay ferry approaches There is a frequent service between Lerwick and the Isle of Bressay particularly at commuter hours - not so frequent on Sundays.
The Bressay ferry approaches
There is a frequent service between Lerwick and the Isle of Bressay particularly at commuter hours - not so frequent on Sundays.
Lerwick waterfront North Jetty, seen from the Bressay Ferry.
Lerwick waterfront
North Jetty, seen from the Bressay Ferry.
Bressay ferry
Bressay ferry
Bressay ferry
Bressay ferry
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Holm of Cruester is located at Grid Ref: HU4742 (Lat: 60.164129, Lng: -1.1426263)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 60.164129,-1.1426263
Seamark Beacon Cardinal Category: south
Seamark Beacon Cardinal Colour: yellow;black
Seamark Beacon Cardinal Colour Pattern: horizontal
Seamark Light Character: Q
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Group: 6
Seamark Light Height: 4
Seamark Light Period: 15
Seamark Light Range: 5
Seamark Light Reference: A 3786
Seamark Topmark Colour: black
Seamark Topmark Shape: 2 cones down
Seamark Type: beacon_cardinal
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.1620333/-1.14635
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