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Bight of Selistack

Bay in Shetland

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Bight of Selistack

Gaada Stacks, Vaila, from the air
Gaada Stacks, Vaila, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

The Bight of Selistack is a bay located in the Shetland Islands, which are part of Scotland, United Kingdom. Situated on the eastern coast of the Mainland, the largest island in the Shetland archipelago, the bay is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The Bight of Selistack is characterized by its rugged coastline, with steep cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop to the bay. The cliffs are composed of ancient rocks, displaying layers of sedimentary and volcanic formations, making it an area of great geological interest.

The bay is also home to a variety of marine life. Seals can often be seen relaxing on the rocky shores, while seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills nest on the cliff ledges. The waters of the bay support a diverse range of fish species, including cod, haddock, and herring, attracting both recreational and commercial fishing activities.

The Bight of Selistack is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers, who come to admire the breathtaking views and capture the unique landscapes. Visitors can enjoy walks along the coastal paths, taking in the fresh sea air and enjoying the tranquility of the area.

Overall, the Bight of Selistack offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, geological interest, and wildlife diversity, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Shetland Islands.

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Bight of Selistack Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.200469/-1.5410503 or Grid Reference HU2546. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gaada Stacks, Vaila, from the air
Gaada Stacks, Vaila, from the air
Vivilie Loch, Culswick, from the air
Vivilie Loch, Culswick, from the air
Gronataing, near Walls, from the air
Gronataing, near Walls, from the air
Broch of Culswick, Shetland Looking SW. Evidence of occupation through many centuries.
Broch of Culswick, Shetland
Looking SW. Evidence of occupation through many centuries.
Looking Towards Muckle Flaes and Vaila from Culswick This is the view to seaward from the path to the broch at Culswick. The humps of rock in the middle distance, which is in square, conceal sea caves. Muckle Flaes is the rocky island just offshore, and the island is Vaila.
Looking Towards Muckle Flaes and Vaila from Culswick
This is the view to seaward from the path to the broch at Culswick. The humps of rock in the middle distance, which is in square, conceal sea caves. Muckle Flaes is the rocky island just offshore, and the island is Vaila.
Gaada Stacks from the island of Vaila
Gaada Stacks from the island of Vaila
Natural rock arch on the island of Vaila
Natural rock arch on the island of Vaila
Sotersta Looking past the ruined crofts at Sotersta with Culswick broch in the distance.
Sotersta
Looking past the ruined crofts at Sotersta with Culswick broch in the distance.
Causeway at Culswick Looking down from the broch at the causeway across the end of the loch. The broch mound is covered with spring squill in flower.
Causeway at Culswick
Looking down from the broch at the causeway across the end of the loch. The broch mound is covered with spring squill in flower.
Coastal view from Culswick broch Looking along the coast from the broch in the direction of Burga Stacks.
Coastal view from Culswick broch
Looking along the coast from the broch in the direction of Burga Stacks.
Pink and blue Sea thrift and spring squill flowering together on the mound of Culswick broch.
Pink and blue
Sea thrift and spring squill flowering together on the mound of Culswick broch.
Track to Culswick The track from the Loch of Sotersta towards Culswick.
Track to Culswick
The track from the Loch of Sotersta towards Culswick.
Ward of Culswick Trig pillar at top of hill looking westwards with Isle of Vaila in foreground and Foula in the distance
Ward of Culswick
Trig pillar at top of hill looking westwards with Isle of Vaila in foreground and Foula in the distance
Rock formation Rock formation on top of hill just to the NE of the trigpoint, (shown behind rock) with Foula on the horizon
Rock formation
Rock formation on top of hill just to the NE of the trigpoint, (shown behind rock) with Foula on the horizon
Lonely phone box on dull summer day Not much more to say really - except that the weather closed in completely just after I took this photo at 1:45pm...
Lonely phone box on dull summer day
Not much more to say really - except that the weather closed in completely just after I took this photo at 1:45pm...
The end of the road, Whitesness This was also the end of my Geographing session for the day, as the weather closed in making photography impossible - at 1:47 pm on a July afternoon!
The end of the road, Whitesness
This was also the end of my Geographing session for the day, as the weather closed in making photography impossible - at 1:47 pm on a July afternoon!
Culswick Methodist Chapel
Culswick Methodist Chapel
Inside Culswick Methodist Chapel
Inside Culswick Methodist Chapel
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Bight of Selistack is located at Grid Ref: HU2546 (Lat: 60.200469, Lng: -1.5410503)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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