The Hogg

Island in Shetland

Scotland

The Hogg

Holm Geo, Out Skerries
Holm Geo, Out Skerries Credit: Mike Pennington

The Hogg is a small settlement located on the Shetland Islands, which form part of Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, the Shetland Islands are known for their stunning natural beauty and unique wildlife. The Hogg is a picturesque village that embodies the charm and tranquility of this remote archipelago.

Surrounded by rolling hills and rugged coastline, The Hogg offers breathtaking views of the sea and the neighboring islands. The settlement is home to a tight-knit community, where residents enjoy a peaceful and laid-back lifestyle. The houses in The Hogg are typically traditional and made of stone, adding to the village's authentic and rustic feel.

The Hogg is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The surrounding landscape provides ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting. Seals can often be spotted sunbathing on the nearby rocks, and bird colonies thrive on the cliffs, offering a spectacle of puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes.

Despite its small size, The Hogg has some amenities to cater to both residents and visitors. There is a local pub that serves as a social hub, where locals and tourists can enjoy a pint and engage in friendly conversation. The Hogg also hosts an annual festival, where visitors can immerse themselves in traditional Shetland music, dance, and culture.

Overall, The Hogg offers a serene and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is a place where one can connect with nature, enjoy the simplicity of island living, and experience the true essence of the Shetland Islands.

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The Hogg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.424032/-0.78006937 or Grid Reference HU6771. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holm Geo, Out Skerries
Holm Geo, Out Skerries
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), Holm Geo, Out Skerries This individual has been touring northern Scotland for several weeks, and has finally paid Shetland a visit.
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), Holm Geo, Out Skerries
This individual has been touring northern Scotland for several weeks, and has finally paid Shetland a visit.
LK52 Renown at Out Skerries pier
LK52 Renown at Out Skerries pier
Holm Geo, Out Skerries Looking towards the skerries known as the Benelips.
Holm Geo, Out Skerries
Looking towards the skerries known as the Benelips.
Holm Geo, Out Skerries
Holm Geo, Out Skerries
The view to the Benelips from Holm Geo, Out Skerries
The view to the Benelips from Holm Geo, Out Skerries
Sea urchin on the pier at Out Skerries The Shetland name for the sea urchin in 'scaddy man's heid'.
Sea urchin on the pier at Out Skerries
The Shetland name for the sea urchin in 'scaddy man's heid'.
Houses on Out Skerries
Houses on Out Skerries
House on Housay, Out Skerries
House on Housay, Out Skerries
The south mouth of Out Skerries harbour
The south mouth of Out Skerries harbour
Houses on Bruray, Out Skerries
Houses on Bruray, Out Skerries
Out Skerries The view from Housay. In the centre foreground is the post office and across South Mouth is the ferry pier on Bruray with its airstrip visible on the left.
Out Skerries Lighthouse is on the small islet of Bound Skerry off Grunay.
Out Skerries
The view from Housay. In the centre foreground is the post office and across South Mouth is the ferry pier on Bruray with its airstrip visible on the left. Out Skerries Lighthouse is on the small islet of Bound Skerry off Grunay.
Out Skerries harbour The ferry has just berthed.
Out Skerries harbour
The ferry has just berthed.
Housay, Out Skerries, Shetland
Housay, Out Skerries, Shetland
Housay, Out Skerries, Shetland Housay, Out Skerries, Shetland. Facing south-east.
Housay, Out Skerries, Shetland
Housay, Out Skerries, Shetland. Facing south-east.
The road across the Out Skerries On the island of Bruray, this view looks west over the Skerries Bridge, built 1957 to provide a fixed link with the neighbouring and larger island of Housay.
The road across the Out Skerries
On the island of Bruray, this view looks west over the Skerries Bridge, built 1957 to provide a fixed link with the neighbouring and larger island of Housay.
Jetty, Housay, Out Skerries For such an isolated and exposed place, the Out Skerries provide some good sheltered inlets. This view looking east from near the island post office.
Jetty, Housay, Out Skerries
For such an isolated and exposed place, the Out Skerries provide some good sheltered inlets. This view looking east from near the island post office.
Post box on the Out Skerries It takes longer to get your mail if you post it here!
Post box on the Out Skerries
It takes longer to get your mail if you post it here!
Show me another place!

The Hogg is located at Grid Ref: HU6771 (Lat: 60.424032, Lng: -0.78006937)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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