Mid Fladdack

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Mid Fladdack

It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick Blue skies, azure seas, palm trees, exotic birds, passing cruise liners? It must be somewhere tropical? But it's actually a migrant Bee-eater on Unst in Shetland with the Faroe ferry Norrona passing in the background.
It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick Credit: Mike Pennington

Mid Fladdack is a small island located in the Shetland archipelago, which is part of Scotland. The island is situated in the North Sea, approximately 10 miles northeast of the mainland town of Lerwick. With an area of around 1.5 square miles, Mid Fladdack is one of the smaller islands in the Shetland group.

The landscape of Mid Fladdack is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain. The island is composed mainly of ancient volcanic rock formations, which give it a distinctive and dramatic appearance. The coastline is indented with numerous small bays and coves, providing picturesque views of the surrounding sea.

The island is uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures or amenities. However, it has become a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts due to its rich wildlife. Mid Fladdack is a designated nature reserve, home to a variety of bird species such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, including seals, dolphins, and porpoises.

Access to Mid Fladdack is limited, with no regular ferry services or accommodation on the island. Visitors can reach the island by private boat or join wildlife tours organized by local operators. It is important to note that the island's fragile ecosystem should be respected, and visitors are encouraged to adhere to guidelines to minimize their impact on the wildlife and environment.

Overall, Mid Fladdack offers a unique and untouched natural landscape, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts seeking a remote and unspoiled experience in the Shetland Islands.

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Mid Fladdack Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.814293/-0.77287537 or Grid Reference HP6615. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick Blue skies, azure seas, palm trees, exotic birds, passing cruise liners? It must be somewhere tropical? But it's actually a migrant Bee-eater on Unst in Shetland with the Faroe ferry Norrona passing in the background.
It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick
Blue skies, azure seas, palm trees, exotic birds, passing cruise liners? It must be somewhere tropical? But it's actually a migrant Bee-eater on Unst in Shetland with the Faroe ferry Norrona passing in the background.
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Norwick A rare bird this far north, this was the fifth seen on Unst.
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Norwick
A rare bird this far north, this was the fifth seen on Unst.
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) and Black-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), Norwick Bonaparte's Gull is a rare visitor from America, here visiting its transatlantic cousins.
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) and Black-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), Norwick
Bonaparte's Gull is a rare visitor from America, here visiting its transatlantic cousins.
Common Gulls (Larus canus), Baltasound
Common Gulls (Larus canus), Baltasound
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach
Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Norwick
Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Norwick
First-summer male Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Wick of Skaw
First-summer male Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Wick of Skaw
The ever-changing profile of Norwick beach The burn now flows well north of the Taing again.
The ever-changing profile of Norwick beach
The burn now flows well north of the Taing again.
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach This is about as far north as the burn has ever flowed in at least 30 years.
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach
This is about as far north as the burn has ever flowed in at least 30 years.
Norwick beach
Norwick beach
Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), Skaw A scarce migrant from the Mediterranean.
Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), Skaw
A scarce migrant from the Mediterranean.
North end of Norwick beach
North end of Norwick beach
North end of Norwick beach
North end of Norwick beach
Britain's most northerly graffiti, Skaw The tag appears to be 'Dias'.
Britain's most northerly graffiti, Skaw
The tag appears to be 'Dias'.
Holm of Skaw
Holm of Skaw
Norwick beach from Braehead
Norwick beach from Braehead
Norwick beach from Braehead
Norwick beach from Braehead
Sheep at feeders, Inner Skaw
Sheep at feeders, Inner Skaw
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Mid Fladdack is located at Grid Ref: HP6615 (Lat: 60.814293, Lng: -0.77287537)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 60.814293,-0.77287537
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Source: OS
Lat/Long: 60.8170603/-0.7735372
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