Scorda Skerry

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Scorda Skerry

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher Taken from Belmont on Unst.
Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher Credit: Mike Pennington

Scorda Skerry is a small island located in the Shetland Islands, off the north coast of Scotland. It is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 20 miles northeast of the mainland. The island is part of the Scalloway Islands group, which also includes the larger islands of East Burra and West Burra.

Measuring only about 1.5 kilometers in length and 0.5 kilometers in width, Scorda Skerry is a rocky and uninhabited island. It is primarily composed of rugged cliffs and jagged rocks, with little vegetation present. The coastline is characterized by steep cliffs that provide nesting sites for various seabird species, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars.

Due to its remote location and challenging terrain, the island is not easily accessible to visitors. However, it can be observed from nearby areas, such as the mainland or other islands in the Shetland archipelago.

Scorda Skerry is known for its rich marine life and is a popular spot for fishing and diving enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are home to a wide range of marine species, including seals, dolphins, and various types of fish. The island's location also makes it an important breeding ground for seabirds, providing a vital habitat for nesting and rearing their young.

Overall, Scorda Skerry is a picturesque and untouched island in the Shetland Islands, offering breathtaking views and abundant wildlife for those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of it.

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Scorda Skerry Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.675862/-0.9665171 or Grid Reference HU5699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher Taken from Belmont on Unst.
Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) passing Gutcher
Taken from Belmont on Unst.
MV Merete Chris at Gutcher quarry The Danish-registered ship, which is apparently a suction dredger, taking on rocks from the Gutcher quarry, using a grab on a crane on a vehicle which has been placed on the deck. There is not quay or pier here, the ship has just come as close inshore as it can.
MV Merete Chris at Gutcher quarry
The Danish-registered ship, which is apparently a suction dredger, taking on rocks from the Gutcher quarry, using a grab on a crane on a vehicle which has been placed on the deck. There is not quay or pier here, the ship has just come as close inshore as it can.
Loch of Heogland and Gallow Hill
Loch of Heogland and Gallow Hill
Eiders and Shags at Point of Burkwell, near Uyeasound
Eiders and Shags at Point of Burkwell, near Uyeasound
Heogland from Point of Burkwell
Heogland from Point of Burkwell
Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia palustris), Heogland Fairly widespread in Shetland, but this is the only location on Unst.
Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia palustris), Heogland
Fairly widespread in Shetland, but this is the only location on Unst.
Ferncliff House, Gutcher
Ferncliff House, Gutcher
Gutcher pier, Yell Gutcher ferry terminal, from where the ferry connecting Yell with Unst operates. The Head of Gutcher lies across the Wick of Gutcher. Yell, Shetland
Gutcher pier, Yell
Gutcher ferry terminal, from where the ferry connecting Yell with Unst operates. The Head of Gutcher lies across the Wick of Gutcher. Yell, Shetland
Tidal turbines awaiting installation, Belmont
Tidal turbines awaiting installation, Belmont
Hoga Ness Brough, Belmont, from the sea
Hoga Ness Brough, Belmont, from the sea
Belmont, Unst This was taken from the Gutcher-Belmont ferry as we come into port at Belmont, Unst, Shetland. We are on the Wick of Belmont and this is Belmont House, a category A-listed Georgian country house which was built in 1775 by Shetland landowner Thomas Mouat of Garth. Restored to its former glory between 1996 and 2010, it is now a private residence though it has been let out occasionally as a venue for cultural events and B&B accommodation.
Belmont, Unst
This was taken from the Gutcher-Belmont ferry as we come into port at Belmont, Unst, Shetland. We are on the Wick of Belmont and this is Belmont House, a category A-listed Georgian country house which was built in 1775 by Shetland landowner Thomas Mouat of Garth. Restored to its former glory between 1996 and 2010, it is now a private residence though it has been let out occasionally as a venue for cultural events and B&B accommodation.
MV Bigga at Gutcher The Bluemull Sound ferry awaiting its departure.
MV Bigga at Gutcher
The Bluemull Sound ferry awaiting its departure.
Fishing vessel passing the Head of Gutcher A fishing boat, LK 75 Venturous, heading south through Bluemull Sound.
Fishing vessel passing the Head of Gutcher
A fishing boat, LK 75 Venturous, heading south through Bluemull Sound.
Ferry departing Gutcher for Fetlar
Ferry departing Gutcher for Fetlar
Wick of Gutcher
Wick of Gutcher
Gutcher: the old post office The telephone box is a clue but not definite proof that this was once a post office - but it was; see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/628286">HU5499 : Gutcher</a>. The postbox has been moved across the road since the closure of the post office in 2006 (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632515">HU5499 : Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95</a>).
Gutcher: the old post office
The telephone box is a clue but not definite proof that this was once a post office - but it was; see HU5499 : Gutcher. The postbox has been moved across the road since the closure of the post office in 2006 (see HU5499 : Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95).
Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95 This postbox has been moved across the road from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632507">HU5499 : Gutcher: the old post office</a> since the closure of the post office. It is emptied at 9:45am daily except Sunday.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/628286">HU5499 : Gutcher</a> for a picture of the operational post office with the postbox outside.
Gutcher: postbox № ZE2 95
This postbox has been moved across the road from HU5499 : Gutcher: the old post office since the closure of the post office. It is emptied at 9:45am daily except Sunday. See HU5499 : Gutcher for a picture of the operational post office with the postbox outside.
Narrow strip of land between Loch of Heogland and the sea Looking across towards Yell.
Narrow strip of land between Loch of Heogland and the sea
Looking across towards Yell.
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Scorda Skerry is located at Grid Ref: HU5699 (Lat: 60.675862, Lng: -0.9665171)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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