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Green Stack

Island in Shetland

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Green Stack

Fetlar Gardens On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.
Fetlar Gardens Credit: Anne Burgess

Green Stack is a picturesque island located in the Shetland archipelago, situated off the northeast coast of mainland Scotland. With a total land area of approximately 2 square kilometers, it is one of the smaller islands in the group. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by rugged cliffs, rolling green hills, and pristine white sandy beaches.

Green Stack is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The island boasts a variety of bird species, including puffins, gannets, and guillemots, which nest along its cliffs during the breeding season. Visitors can also spot seals and otters playing in the surrounding waters.

The island's landscape offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. There are several well-marked trails that wind through the island, providing stunning views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands. The coastline offers excellent fishing spots, attracting anglers from near and far.

Despite its small size, Green Stack has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of human occupation from the Neolithic period, including stone tools and burial sites. The island also features the ruins of an ancient chapel, believed to have been built in the 12th century.

Green Stack is accessible by boat from the nearby mainland town of Lerwick, with regular ferry services available. The island offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the untouched beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.584295/-0.83017752 or Grid Reference HU6489. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fetlar Gardens On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.
Fetlar Gardens
On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.
Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Aith Ness The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance.
Aith Ness
The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance.
Rain Geese on Loch of Funzie, Fetlar Rain Goose is the local name for Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata).
Rain Geese on Loch of Funzie, Fetlar
Rain Goose is the local name for Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata).
Aithbank, Fetlar The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.
Aithbank, Fetlar
The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.
Aith Ness from Wick of Tresta
Aith Ness from Wick of Tresta
The Mires of Fundy - RSPB Reserve The view from the hide at the Mires of Fundy. All quiet on a sunny Spring evening although the red-necked phalaropes were thought to be resident.
The Mires of Fundy - RSPB Reserve
The view from the hide at the Mires of Fundy. All quiet on a sunny Spring evening although the red-necked phalaropes were thought to be resident.
Loch of Funzie exhortation A bird watcher was incensed having seen a Fetlar islander go fishing in his waders for trout in this section of Loch of Funzie. And despite the notice!! All for the protection of red-necked phalaropes, a bird uncommon in the UK but not so worldwide.
Loch of Funzie exhortation
A bird watcher was incensed having seen a Fetlar islander go fishing in his waders for trout in this section of Loch of Funzie. And despite the notice!! All for the protection of red-necked phalaropes, a bird uncommon in the UK but not so worldwide.
Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie
Unsurfaced track View along the non surfaced track near Aithbank.
Unsurfaced track
View along the non surfaced track near Aithbank.
Loch of Funzie View of the Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie
View of the Loch of Funzie
Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith
Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith
Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith
Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith
Geo of Litlaland, Funzie Ness, Fetlar
Geo of Litlaland, Funzie Ness, Fetlar
Multi-coloured cliff, Bight of Raabis, Fetlar
Multi-coloured cliff, Bight of Raabis, Fetlar
Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), Muckle Cupla, Fetlar
Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), Muckle Cupla, Fetlar
Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus), Wick of Aith, Fetlar Not usually seen above water, even at low tide.
Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus), Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Not usually seen above water, even at low tide.
Line of planticrubs Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.
Line of planticrubs
Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.
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Green Stack is located at Grid Ref: HU6489 (Lat: 60.584295, Lng: -0.83017752)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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