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Banna Minn

Bay in Shetland

Scotland

Banna Minn

Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air
Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Banna Minn, also known as Shetland Bay, is a picturesque coastal area located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Situated on the western side of the mainland, Banna Minn offers stunning views of the North Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rocky shores.

The bay is known for its pristine sandy beach, which stretches for approximately 1.5 kilometers. The sand is soft and golden, making it a popular spot for beachgoers and nature enthusiasts. During low tide, the beach reveals extensive rock pools, offering opportunities for exploration and discovery of marine life.

Banna Minn is also recognized for its wildlife. The area is home to various seabirds, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots. Birdwatchers flock to the bay to observe these species in their natural habitat. Additionally, seals can often be spotted lounging on the nearby rocks or swimming in the bay's crystal-clear waters.

The bay is easily accessible by road, with a parking area available for visitors. There are no facilities or amenities on-site, so visitors are advised to bring their own food, water, and other necessities. Banna Minn provides a tranquil and secluded environment, perfect for picnics, walks along the shore, or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Overall, Banna Minn in Shetland Bay is a hidden gem in Scotland, offering a serene coastal experience with its stunning beach, diverse wildlife, and untouched natural beauty.

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Banna Minn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.060012/-1.3468694 or Grid Reference HU3630. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air
Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air
Sound of Fuglastack, Burra, from the air
Sound of Fuglastack, Burra, from the air
Fugla Stack, Kettla Ness, West Burra, from the air Virda Vatn in the background.
Fugla Stack, Kettla Ness, West Burra, from the air
Virda Vatn in the background.
The southern part of Houss Ness Seen from just south of the summit of Ward of Symbister.
The southern part of Houss Ness
Seen from just south of the summit of Ward of Symbister.
Cliffs on the west side of Kettla Ness It looks as though there will soon be another landslide on this dramatic coast.
Cliffs on the west side of Kettla Ness
It looks as though there will soon be another landslide on this dramatic coast.
Kettla Ness The southern half of the island is unspoilt and very beautiful.
Kettla Ness
The southern half of the island is unspoilt and very beautiful.
At Gossigarth on Kettla Ness Looking towards Banna Minn and Duncansclett.
At Gossigarth on Kettla Ness
Looking towards Banna Minn and Duncansclett.
Geo by Scaalie Point The boisterous sea made quite a noise in the geo.
Geo by Scaalie Point
The boisterous sea made quite a noise in the geo.
The Haas on Houss Ness A curving bay on the east coast of Houss Ness.
The Haas on Houss Ness
A curving bay on the east coast of Houss Ness.
Stack of Oila, Houss Ness
Stack of Oila, Houss Ness
View over the Haas, Houss Ness Beyond the bay (the Haas) rises the Ward of Symbister, the highest point on Houss Ness.
View over the Haas, Houss Ness
Beyond the bay (the Haas) rises the Ward of Symbister, the highest point on Houss Ness.
Approaching Clivland Bay, Houss Ness A small bay backed by numerous ruined buildings.
Approaching Clivland Bay, Houss Ness
A small bay backed by numerous ruined buildings.
Stream emerging at Clivland Bay Plenty of bubbles in peaty brown water.
Stream emerging at Clivland Bay
Plenty of bubbles in peaty brown water.
Symbister, East Burra An extensive set of ruined buildings.
Symbister, East Burra
An extensive set of ruined buildings.
Burnt Mound at Symbister One of three burnt mounds indicated on the 1:25,000 OS mapping. This was a smaller mound. Often features like this are marked on maps yet are hard to find. A Eureka moment followed after the GPS location was checked. I understand the purpose of burnt mounds is a contentious issue.
Burnt Mound at Symbister
One of three burnt mounds indicated on the 1:25,000 OS mapping. This was a smaller mound. Often features like this are marked on maps yet are hard to find. A Eureka moment followed after the GPS location was checked. I understand the purpose of burnt mounds is a contentious issue.
West coast of Kettla Ness from The Heugg The aftermath of a Shetland gale. The grass covered The Ward is the highest point on Kettla Ness. Beyond are the hills that make up the spine of Mainland Shetland.
West coast of Kettla Ness from The Heugg
The aftermath of a Shetland gale. The grass covered The Ward is the highest point on Kettla Ness. Beyond are the hills that make up the spine of Mainland Shetland.
Looking NW from hilltop near Kettla Ness
Looking NW from hilltop near Kettla Ness
Symbister This croft site was abandoned in the early 1950s largely because there was no road to it. [P. Guy, Walking the Coastline of Shetland, South Mainland, Shetland Times, Lerwick, 2000.]
Symbister
This croft site was abandoned in the early 1950s largely because there was no road to it. [P. Guy, Walking the Coastline of Shetland, South Mainland, Shetland Times, Lerwick, 2000.]
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Banna Minn is located at Grid Ref: HU3630 (Lat: 60.060012, Lng: -1.3468694)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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