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The Snuti

Island in Shetland

Scotland

The Snuti

East Yell: postbox № ZE2 59 A small postbox alongside a bus shelter at the junction, a short distance from the post office. The box is emptied at half past nine on weekday and Saturday mornigs.
East Yell: postbox № ZE2 59 Credit: Chris Downer

The Snuti is a small uninhabited island located in the Shetland archipelago, which is part of Scotland, United Kingdom. Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, the island measures approximately 0.2 hectares in size and is positioned around 0.7 miles northeast of the larger island of Muckle Roe.

The Snuti is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, typical of the Shetland islands, and is known for its stunning natural beauty. The island is mostly flat, with a few scattered low-lying hills, and is covered in grasses and heather, providing a habitat for various plant species.

The Snuti is renowned for its rich birdlife, attracting a wide range of seabirds and waders. Species such as puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and fulmars can be spotted nesting on the cliffs and rocky outcrops during the breeding season. Additionally, the surrounding waters of the island are home to seals and otters, adding to the diverse wildlife found in the area.

Due to its remote location and lack of facilities, The Snuti is not accessible to tourists or the general public. However, it can be admired from a distance during boat trips or from viewpoints on nearby islands. Its untouched and pristine nature makes it an important site for conservation and protection, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the Shetland archipelago.

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The Snuti Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.564028/-1.0065323 or Grid Reference HU5487. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East Yell: postbox № ZE2 59 A small postbox alongside a bus shelter at the junction, a short distance from the post office. The box is emptied at half past nine on weekday and Saturday mornigs.
East Yell: postbox № ZE2 59
A small postbox alongside a bus shelter at the junction, a short distance from the post office. The box is emptied at half past nine on weekday and Saturday mornigs.
Hogalee Burn The burn rises on the hill of Hoga Lee and flows into the Loch of Vatsetter but, like several other Shetland burns, it has several names along the way.
Hogalee Burn
The burn rises on the hill of Hoga Lee and flows into the Loch of Vatsetter but, like several other Shetland burns, it has several names along the way.
Moorhouse, North Aywick
Moorhouse, North Aywick
Tin house at South Aywick Once quite widespread in Shetland, very few of these houses remain.
Tin house at South Aywick
Once quite widespread in Shetland, very few of these houses remain.
Valley of the Burn of Hogalee Looking towards Vatsetter.
Valley of the Burn of Hogalee
Looking towards Vatsetter.
Whitehill Lighthouse This low light stands about 70ft above the sea and looks north to Hascosay and east to Fetlar.
Whitehill Lighthouse
This low light stands about 70ft above the sea and looks north to Hascosay and east to Fetlar.
Loch of Birrier A dry summer had resulted in a relatively low water level in this shallow loch below the gentle slopes of the White Hill of Vatsetter (to east/right). It was populated by large numbers of birds.
Loch of Birrier
A dry summer had resulted in a relatively low water level in this shallow loch below the gentle slopes of the White Hill of Vatsetter (to east/right). It was populated by large numbers of birds.
Birrier from the bay This broad stack of psammitic rock is linked to mainland Yell by a narrow arch, over which sheep cross to graze its flat top.
Birrier from the bay
This broad stack of psammitic rock is linked to mainland Yell by a narrow arch, over which sheep cross to graze its flat top.
Sea Cave at Birrier The small island is joined to the mainland of Yell by a narrow strip of grass over this sea cave which is an obvious through-route for passing sea kayakers exploring this exciting stretch of coast.
Sea Cave at Birrier
The small island is joined to the mainland of Yell by a narrow strip of grass over this sea cave which is an obvious through-route for passing sea kayakers exploring this exciting stretch of coast.
Ness of Queyon In the foreground is the Skerry of the Hogs.
Ness of Queyon
In the foreground is the Skerry of the Hogs.
North Aywick from the sea
North Aywick from the sea
Whitehill Lighthouse, Vatsetter
Whitehill Lighthouse, Vatsetter
Gamla and Whitehill Lighthouse, Vatsetter
Gamla and Whitehill Lighthouse, Vatsetter
The turn for North Aywick North Aywick to the right, Mid Yell straight on.
The turn for North Aywick
North Aywick to the right, Mid Yell straight on.
Aywick Shop
Aywick Shop
Filling up the car at Aywick The pump is in the yard in front of the shop.
Filling up the car at Aywick
The pump is in the yard in front of the shop.
Towards the Loch of Vatsetter A view from the very scenic road between Aywick and Mid Yell.
Towards the Loch of Vatsetter
A view from the very scenic road between Aywick and Mid Yell.
Near Aywick A small area of pasture down by the road, with moorland beyond.
Near Aywick
A small area of pasture down by the road, with moorland beyond.
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The Snuti is located at Grid Ref: HU5487 (Lat: 60.564028, Lng: -1.0065323)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///detained.glosses.shuttled. Near Houbie, Shetland Islands

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The Poil The Snuti Skerry of Eric's Ham Bight of Keen Aplins Geo Bick Skerry

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