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Backsberg

Bay in Shetland

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Backsberg

Beginning of the Wild Skies Shetland Planetary Trail, Saxa Vord
Beginning of the Wild Skies Shetland Planetary Trail, Saxa Vord Credit: Mike Pennington

Backsberg, Shetland (Bay) is a picturesque bay located on the western coast of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The bay is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rolling green hills, providing a stunning backdrop for visitors to enjoy. The crystal-clear waters of the bay are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and other water activities.

Backsberg is a popular spot for birdwatchers, as the bay is home to a variety of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The surrounding cliffs provide ideal nesting sites for these birds, making it a prime location for birdwatching enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Backsberg is also home to a small fishing community. Visitors can watch as local fishermen bring in their catches of the day, or even try their hand at fishing in the bay themselves.

Overall, Backsberg, Shetland (Bay) is a tranquil and scenic destination that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Shetland Islands. Whether you are looking to relax on the beach, explore the cliffs, or observe the local wildlife, Backsberg has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Backsberg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.835169/-0.83232075 or Grid Reference HP6317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beginning of the Wild Skies Shetland Planetary Trail, Saxa Vord
Beginning of the Wild Skies Shetland Planetary Trail, Saxa Vord
Radome on top of Saxa Vord
Radome on top of Saxa Vord
Leera Stack, Saxa Vord
Leera Stack, Saxa Vord
View over Burrafirth from Saxa Vord
View over Burrafirth from Saxa Vord
MV Norrona and coastguard helicopter Oscar Charlie passing each other north of Unst
MV Norrona and coastguard helicopter Oscar Charlie passing each other north of Unst
Muckle Flugga and Out Stack I am standing on the western side of the tip of Unst, below the disused RAF radar station, Shetland, and looking out to Muckle Flugga and its lighthouse (left) and Out Stack (right).
Muckle Flugga and Out Stack
I am standing on the western side of the tip of Unst, below the disused RAF radar station, Shetland, and looking out to Muckle Flugga and its lighthouse (left) and Out Stack (right).
Up Burra Firth to the Loch of Cliff I am standing below the disused RAF radar station at Saxa Vord and looking south west up Burra Firth. Leera Stack is below me with the cliffs of Norwick Hevda just beyond. The white buildings of Muckle Flugga Shore Station can just be glimpsed to the west up the Firth. The Loch of Cliff (fed by the Burn of Burrafirth) extends beyond the first in the distance.
Up Burra Firth to the Loch of Cliff
I am standing below the disused RAF radar station at Saxa Vord and looking south west up Burra Firth. Leera Stack is below me with the cliffs of Norwick Hevda just beyond. The white buildings of Muckle Flugga Shore Station can just be glimpsed to the west up the Firth. The Loch of Cliff (fed by the Burn of Burrafirth) extends beyond the first in the distance.
Small boat passing Leera Stack, Burrafirth
Small boat passing Leera Stack, Burrafirth
Small boat passing Norwick Hevda, Burrafirth
Small boat passing Norwick Hevda, Burrafirth
Small boat passing cliffs south of Norwick Hevda, Burrafirth
Small boat passing cliffs south of Norwick Hevda, Burrafirth
Small boat passing cliffs south of Norwick Hevda, Burrafirth
Small boat passing cliffs south of Norwick Hevda, Burrafirth
Red-throated Divers (Gavia stellata), Saxa Vord A non-breeding pair were visiting this loch, but they decided to take-off, a laborious procedure for this species, one of the least aerodynamic of birds.
Red-throated Divers (Gavia stellata), Saxa Vord
A non-breeding pair were visiting this loch, but they decided to take-off, a laborious procedure for this species, one of the least aerodynamic of birds.
Sunset Shalder, Saxa Vord An Oystercatcher (Haemoptopus ostralgus), or Shalder in local dialect, on guard on one of the old buildings at RAF Saxa Vord, just after 11 on the day before the longest day.
Sunset Shalder, Saxa Vord
An Oystercatcher (Haemoptopus ostralgus), or Shalder in local dialect, on guard on one of the old buildings at RAF Saxa Vord, just after 11 on the day before the longest day.
Head of Burrafirth from Saxa Vord
Head of Burrafirth from Saxa Vord
Buildings of the former RAF Saxa Vord The base for the radome can be seen in the background on the summit of the hill.
Buildings of the former RAF Saxa Vord
The base for the radome can be seen in the background on the summit of the hill.
Loomer Shun on Saxa Vord in low cloud The cloudbase was only just above 100m in the afternoon.
Loomer Shun on Saxa Vord in low cloud
The cloudbase was only just above 100m in the afternoon.
Film crew on Saxa Vord A film crew from BBC Radio Shetland filming the lighting of the most northerly bonfire for the Queen's 90th birthday; a very brief few seconds appeared live on the One Show.
Film crew on Saxa Vord
A film crew from BBC Radio Shetland filming the lighting of the most northerly bonfire for the Queen's 90th birthday; a very brief few seconds appeared live on the One Show.
Lighting the Queen's bonfire, Saxa Vord A film crew from BBC Radio Shetland was filming the lighting of the most northerly bonfire for the Queen's 90th birthday; a very brief few seconds appeared live on the One Show. The bonfire was lit by members of this year's Uyeasound Up helly Aa Jarl's squad.
Lighting the Queen's bonfire, Saxa Vord
A film crew from BBC Radio Shetland was filming the lighting of the most northerly bonfire for the Queen's 90th birthday; a very brief few seconds appeared live on the One Show. The bonfire was lit by members of this year's Uyeasound Up helly Aa Jarl's squad.
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Backsberg is located at Grid Ref: HP6317 (Lat: 60.835169, Lng: -0.83232075)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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