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Bay of Wheevi

Bay in Orkney

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Bay of Wheevi

Ruined buildings at Newbigging, Sanday
Ruined buildings at Newbigging, Sanday Credit: Alpin Stewart

The Bay of Wheevi is a picturesque coastal area located in the Orkney Islands, a remote archipelago situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. This bay is nestled on the eastern side of the island of Westray, one of the largest islands in the Orkney group.

Characterized by its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters, the Bay of Wheevi offers breathtaking panoramic views of the North Sea. The bay is known for its tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and those seeking solitude amidst stunning natural beauty.

The area surrounding the bay is teeming with diverse wildlife, including seabird colonies, seals, and even the occasional sighting of whales or dolphins. It is also home to a variety of plant species, thriving in the rich coastal soil.

The Bay of Wheevi is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and beachcombing along its shores. The nearby cliffs provide excellent spots for rock climbing and offer stunning vantage points for observing the dramatic coastline.

Visitors to the bay can also explore the remnants of ancient settlements and historic landmarks. The nearby Noltland Castle, a well-preserved 16th-century tower house, is a popular attraction for history buffs.

In summary, the Bay of Wheevi in Orkney is a captivating coastal area that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical interest, making it an idyllic destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventurous exploration.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 59.276119/-2.4129073 or Grid Reference HY7643. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined buildings at Newbigging, Sanday
Ruined buildings at Newbigging, Sanday
Spit at Ayre Sound, Sanday
Spit at Ayre Sound, Sanday
Lopness Trig Point, Sanday
Lopness Trig Point, Sanday
Hearsie Hoose, Sanday Where the horse drawn hearse was (or is) kept.
Hearsie Hoose, Sanday
Where the horse drawn hearse was (or is) kept.
Sanday - Sand and dunes bordering Scuthvie Bay Beautiful white sands along the coast of Sanday bordering Scuthvie Bay. The view in the opposite direction can be seen here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7550397">HY7843 : Sanday - Looking across Scuthvie Bay to Start Point lighthouse</a>
Sanday - Sand and dunes bordering Scuthvie Bay
Beautiful white sands along the coast of Sanday bordering Scuthvie Bay. The view in the opposite direction can be seen here HY7843 : Sanday - Looking across Scuthvie Bay to Start Point lighthouse
Sanday - Curlew over Scuthvie Bay A flock of curlew (Numenius arquata) in the sky over Scuthvie Bay on Sanday - I make it 34 of them in this picture. Start Point Lighthouse can be seen in the distance - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7550397">HY7843 : Sanday - Looking across Scuthvie Bay to Start Point lighthouse</a> for more information on this. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7550420">HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew in flight</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560814">HY7644 : Sanday - Two curlew in flight</a> for closer views of the curlew and more details about this wader.
Sanday - Curlew over Scuthvie Bay
A flock of curlew (Numenius arquata) in the sky over Scuthvie Bay on Sanday - I make it 34 of them in this picture. Start Point Lighthouse can be seen in the distance - see HY7843 : Sanday - Looking across Scuthvie Bay to Start Point lighthouse for more information on this. See HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew in flight and HY7644 : Sanday - Two curlew in flight for closer views of the curlew and more details about this wader.
Sanday - Curlew in flight Four curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight inland from Scuthvie Bay on the island of Sanday in the Orkneys. Their distinctive long down-curved bill can be seen clearly here, though this is not a particularly good way of identifying them as several other waders also have such bills, however, the curlew is considerably larger than most other waders. There were many more of these birds with their haunting and evocative call - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7550409">HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew over Scuthvie Bay</a> for a small flock of them. For more information on the curlew, see the BTO page here - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bto.org/understanding-birds/birdfacts/curlew" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bto.org/understanding-birds/birdfacts/curlew">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560814">HY7644 : Sanday - Two curlew in flight</a>
Sanday - Curlew in flight
Four curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight inland from Scuthvie Bay on the island of Sanday in the Orkneys. Their distinctive long down-curved bill can be seen clearly here, though this is not a particularly good way of identifying them as several other waders also have such bills, however, the curlew is considerably larger than most other waders. There were many more of these birds with their haunting and evocative call - see HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew over Scuthvie Bay for a small flock of them. For more information on the curlew, see the BTO page here - LinkExternal link See also HY7644 : Sanday - Two curlew in flight
Sanday - Two curlew in flight As with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7550420">HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew in flight</a> these curlew (Numenius arquata) were flying inland from Scuthvie Bay on Sanday. The very long, slender curved bills can be seen clearly in this image along with the mottled plumage on the lower bird. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7550409">HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew over Scuthvie Bay</a>
Sanday - Two curlew in flight
As with HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew in flight these curlew (Numenius arquata) were flying inland from Scuthvie Bay on Sanday. The very long, slender curved bills can be seen clearly in this image along with the mottled plumage on the lower bird. See also HY7644 : Sanday - Curlew over Scuthvie Bay
Whalehead WWII Chain Home radar station Isle of Sanday, Orkney
Whalehead WWII Chain Home radar station
Isle of Sanday, Orkney
Whalehead WWII Chain Home radar station Isle of Sanday, Orkney
Whalehead WWII Chain Home radar station
Isle of Sanday, Orkney
WW2 Mortuary on Sanday Only remaining building of the camp associated with the RAF Whalehead Chain Home radar station on Isle of Sanday in the Orkney Islands.
WW2 Mortuary on Sanday
Only remaining building of the camp associated with the RAF Whalehead Chain Home radar station on Isle of Sanday in the Orkney Islands.
WW1 Shipwreck, Bay of Lopness, Sanday, Orkney Wreck of the german Destroyer B98 BOS, run aground in 1919 at Lopness Bay, Sanday, Orkney. Lop Ness in the background <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HY7543">HY7543</a> There is an information board and picnic site on the dunes close to the wreck.
WW1 Shipwreck, Bay of Lopness, Sanday, Orkney
Wreck of the german Destroyer B98 BOS, run aground in 1919 at Lopness Bay, Sanday, Orkney. Lop Ness in the background HY7543 There is an information board and picnic site on the dunes close to the wreck.
Lopness trig
Lopness trig
Lopness Foreshore and German WW1 Shipwreck Taken from the picnic table and car park at Bay of Lopness. The destroyer was on its way to be interned in Scapa Flow when she ran aground.
Lopness Foreshore and German WW1 Shipwreck
Taken from the picnic table and car park at Bay of Lopness. The destroyer was on its way to be interned in Scapa Flow when she ran aground.
Ayre Sound, Start Point, Sanday The strandline behind Sophie marks the limit of most high tides. Where she is standing floods, cutting off the island behind, and Start Point lighthouse.We didn't get to the lighthouse, because once we reached the marram behind her, she was worried that the tide would flood in, cutting us off for the night. Back to the car then.
Ayre Sound, Start Point, Sanday
The strandline behind Sophie marks the limit of most high tides. Where she is standing floods, cutting off the island behind, and Start Point lighthouse.We didn't get to the lighthouse, because once we reached the marram behind her, she was worried that the tide would flood in, cutting us off for the night. Back to the car then.
Irises growing on roadside, Eastern Sanday Yellow flag irises growing on the roadside at the eastern end of the B9069 on the island of Sanday. Behind the house are sand dunes edging Scuthvie Bay. The black on the road is tar, melting in the high temperatures (by local standards).
Irises growing on roadside, Eastern Sanday
Yellow flag irises growing on the roadside at the eastern end of the B9069 on the island of Sanday. Behind the house are sand dunes edging Scuthvie Bay. The black on the road is tar, melting in the high temperatures (by local standards).
Start Point, Sanday The eastern extremity of Sanday, with the lighthouse, as seen from a BA [or it might have been BEA] Viscount. For a better image of the lighthouse see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/252410">HY7843 : Start Point Lighthouse</a>. The black and white decor in that photo is not evident in this one - it might have had a make-over since it was taken in 1974.
Start Point, Sanday
The eastern extremity of Sanday, with the lighthouse, as seen from a BA [or it might have been BEA] Viscount. For a better image of the lighthouse see HY7843 : Start Point Lighthouse. The black and white decor in that photo is not evident in this one - it might have had a make-over since it was taken in 1974.
Visitor Book Where, but on a remote Orkney island, would you find a visitor book? Carefully wrapped in plastic with a couple of pencils in case you forgot your own. Plenty of people make entries on the weather, bird life, etc. No idea who finally reads it all, but it would make an interesting publication.
Visitor Book
Where, but on a remote Orkney island, would you find a visitor book? Carefully wrapped in plastic with a couple of pencils in case you forgot your own. Plenty of people make entries on the weather, bird life, etc. No idea who finally reads it all, but it would make an interesting publication.
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Bay of Wheevi is located at Grid Ref: HY7643 (Lat: 59.276119, Lng: -2.4129073)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Bay of Wheevi
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