Crooked Haven

Bay in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Crooked Haven

S entrance to a through cave at Powdam The tall triangle in line with the kayak bow is the S entrance to a cave which turns right and out on the far side. Only navigable at high tide and very low swell. Powdam is round the corner and left. — S entrance to a through cave at Powdam Credit: Nigel Feilden

Crooked Haven, located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, is a picturesque bay that offers visitors a tranquil and idyllic seaside experience. Nestled along the stunning east coast, Crooked Haven boasts breathtaking views of the North Sea and is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rolling green hills.

The bay's name, Crooked Haven, is derived from the unique shape of the bay, which curves gently towards the shoreline. This natural formation creates a sheltered and safe haven for boats and provides a peaceful spot for swimmers and beachgoers alike. The bay is also home to a small sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles.

Crooked Haven attracts nature enthusiasts who appreciate its diverse wildlife and serene atmosphere. The surrounding cliffs are home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, kittiwakes, and puffins, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching. Additionally, visitors may catch glimpses of seals bobbing in the water or basking on nearby rocks.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, Crooked Haven offers opportunities for coastal walks and hikes along the cliffs, providing panoramic views of the bay and its surroundings. The bay is also a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species found in its waters, including mackerel and cod.

A visit to Crooked Haven is enhanced by the nearby village of Kincardine, which offers a range of amenities such as quaint cafes, local shops, and charming bed and breakfast accommodations. Overall, Crooked Haven, Kincardineshire, provides a peaceful and scenic coastal escape for those looking to immerse themselves in Scotland's natural beauty.

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Crooked Haven Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.861805/-2.2357513 or Grid Reference NO8574. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

S entrance to a through cave at Powdam

The tall triangle in line with the kayak bow is the S entrance to a cave which turns right and out on the far side. Only navigable at high tide and very low swell. Powdam is round the corner and left.

Nigel Feilden

E entrance to a through cave at Powdam

Shows the sun shining through the S entrance. See NO8676 : S entrance to a through cave at Powdam. Navigable near high tide with a very low swell. The S tunnel is narrow and the W wall leans E.

Nigel Feilden

Sill exposed on Darn Bay cliff

The sill runs from half way up the left of the frame to the top of the cliff on the right in a very flattened S curve. Samples taken on 22 Dec 21 were consistent with lava. If this is an offshoot of the dyke shown on the BGS overlay about 100m to the left (W), then it is a 'North Britain Siluro-devonian Calc-alkaline Dyke Suite - Microgranite'. The rest of the cliffs are Gourdon conglomerate with interbedded sandstone layers.

Nigel Feilden

Coarse conglomerate in the cliffs above Darn Bay

Some of the rounded stones are getting on for a metre across - compare the fence posts above. The BGS has 'Rob's Cove Conglomerate Member - Conglomerate'

Nigel Feilden

Hallhill Farm

A farm overlooking the sea by Todhead.

Andrew Wood

Southern approach to Catterline

Photographer is above the pavement surface of the minor road

C Michael Hogan

Oilseed rape

A field of oilseed rape beside a turn off for Catterline. The haar was presenting with me with a bit of a challenge, but the good news was that I was free of the commuters on the A92.

Richard Webb

Stubble, Grange

The haar just reveals piles of manure and an explanation for the mud.

Richard Webb

Wheat, Kinneff

Some fields here had been harvested, but this wheat was still green.

Richard Webb

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A minor road at Kinneff in the wretched haar.

Richard Webb

Minor road, Kinneff

The photographer is standing on the pavement surface of the minor road, and waiting for the haar to go.

Richard Webb

Large open tank, Wardhead

Alex McGregor

Haar

Kinneff on the Kincardineshire coast during a prolonged period of coastal fog.

Richard Webb

Minor road near Whistleberry

A prolonged period of haar.

Richard Webb

The Old Kirk, Kinneff

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Old Kirk, Kinneff

The church was largely rebuilt in 1738, but incorporates older parts.

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Kinneff Kirk interior

The church is famous for the part it played in the concealment of the Scottish crown jewels in 1652 to prevent them falling into the hands of Cromwell's army of occupation. They were hidden under the floor of the church, somewhere in front of the pulpit, and recovered after Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660. See NT2573 : Restoring the Honours of Scotland tableau, Edinburgh Castle

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Rev. Grainger Monument, Kinneff Old Kirk

Memorial commemorating the Rev. James Grainger and his part in saving the Scottish regalia (the 'Honours of Scotland') from Cromwell's army of occupation by concealing them beneath the church floor. It bears the rather overblown Victorian inscription, "Behold the spot where Grainger's ashes lie, Who from besieged Dunnottar safe conveyed The insignia of Scotland's Royalty, And in this hallowed ground in secret laid, Where now he rests himself, Heaven shall bestow Meet recompense on such desert as his; He, who his country's honour saved below, Now wields a sceptre in the Realms of Bliss." True to form, the man gets all the credit, though it was in fact his wife who also risked imprisonment or worse by smuggling the Honours out of Dunnottar. See NT2573 : Saving the Honours of Scotland tableau, Edinburgh Castle

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Crooked Haven is located at Grid Ref: NO8574 (Lat: 56.861805, Lng: -2.2357513)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East