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Burra Pool

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Orkney

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Burra Pool

Looking from Eynhallow Sound towards Burgar Hill In the foreground are Long-tailed Ducks (Clangula hyemalis), known as Calloos in Orkney and Shetland. On the hillside are the houses at Nidgarth in Evie and in the background is the Hill of Burgar. There would be aerogenerators on the skyline these days, and although the windfarm did exist at the time of this photo, there were clearly fewer or smaller turbines.
Looking from Eynhallow Sound towards Burgar Hill Credit: Mike Pennington

Burra Pool is a picturesque body of water located in the Orkney Islands, off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is classified as an estuary, forming where the Burra Sound meets the North Sea. The pool is nestled between the islands of Burra and Trondra, creating a stunning natural landscape.

The pool itself is a sheltered area of water that is influenced by the tides. During high tide, the water level rises, filling the pool, and during low tide, the water recedes, leaving a muddy shoreline exposed. This tidal fluctuation creates a dynamic environment that supports a diverse range of marine life, making it an ideal spot for fishing and birdwatching.

The surrounding area of Burra Pool is characterized by its rugged and dramatic coastline, with cliffs and rocky outcrops adding to its natural beauty. The pool is also home to a variety of seabirds, such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, which nest along the cliffs.

Visitors to Burra Pool can enjoy activities such as kayaking, sailing, and wildlife observation. Its calm waters make it suitable for recreational boating and swimming, especially during the summer months when the weather is warmer. The pool also offers stunning views of the surrounding islands and the distant Scottish mainland.

Overall, Burra Pool is a unique and captivating natural feature in the Orkney Islands, offering both locals and tourists a tranquil and beautiful setting to explore and appreciate the wonders of nature.

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Burra Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.132732/-3.1326002 or Grid Reference HY3527. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking from Eynhallow Sound towards Burgar Hill In the foreground are Long-tailed Ducks (Clangula hyemalis), known as Calloos in Orkney and Shetland. On the hillside are the houses at Nidgarth in Evie and in the background is the Hill of Burgar. There would be aerogenerators on the skyline these days, and although the windfarm did exist at the time of this photo, there were clearly fewer or smaller turbines.
Looking from Eynhallow Sound towards Burgar Hill
In the foreground are Long-tailed Ducks (Clangula hyemalis), known as Calloos in Orkney and Shetland. On the hillside are the houses at Nidgarth in Evie and in the background is the Hill of Burgar. There would be aerogenerators on the skyline these days, and although the windfarm did exist at the time of this photo, there were clearly fewer or smaller turbines.
Shoreline rocks at Buckquoy
Shoreline rocks at Buckquoy
Burgar: postbox № KW17 70 A George V-reign postbox set into a wall by the main road, emptied at noon daily, except Sunday.
Burgar: postbox № KW17 70
A George V-reign postbox set into a wall by the main road, emptied at noon daily, except Sunday.
Howe View along the track to the farm with the wind turbines on Burgar Hill on the horizon.
Howe
View along the track to the farm with the wind turbines on Burgar Hill on the horizon.
Coast Track Drops down to Grit Ness with Rousay on the horizon.
Coast Track
Drops down to Grit Ness with Rousay on the horizon.
Burn of Woo Long view across farmland towards Eynhallow Sound with Eynhallow centre horizon.
Burn of Woo
Long view across farmland towards Eynhallow Sound with Eynhallow centre horizon.
Track in Evie Runs down to Buckquoy and Eynhallow Sound with Rousay on the horizon.
Track in Evie
Runs down to Buckquoy and Eynhallow Sound with Rousay on the horizon.
Georth Farm Track to the farm off the A966 with Burgar Hill on the horizon.
Georth Farm
Track to the farm off the A966 with Burgar Hill on the horizon.
RSPB Burgar Hill Hide Track off the A966 to the right leads to the hide.
RSPB Burgar Hill Hide
Track off the A966 to the right leads to the hide.
Georth View across grazing fields towards Eynhallow centre horizon.
Georth
View across grazing fields towards Eynhallow centre horizon.
View past Burgar House Looking by the dwelling towards Eynhallow.
View past Burgar House
Looking by the dwelling towards Eynhallow.
A966 by Burgar House Seen here looking in the direction of Burgar Farm on the horizon.
A966 by Burgar House
Seen here looking in the direction of Burgar Farm on the horizon.
A966 coastal road View here from Burgar House towards Finstown.
A966 coastal road
View here from Burgar House towards Finstown.
A966 Passing by Costa Primary School.
A966
Passing by Costa Primary School.
Burgar View along the A966 past the farm left of the road.
Burgar
View along the A966 past the farm left of the road.
Burgar Farm By the side of the A966.
Burgar Farm
By the side of the A966.
Costa Primary School Left of the A966 just beyond the farm buildings.
Costa Primary School
Left of the A966 just beyond the farm buildings.
Eynhallow and Rousay Long shot of the two islands taken from the A966 near to Costa Primary School.
Eynhallow and Rousay
Long shot of the two islands taken from the A966 near to Costa Primary School.
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Burra Pool is located at Grid Ref: HY3527 (Lat: 59.132732, Lng: -3.1326002)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///gearbox.ombudsman.refer. Near Evie, Orkney Islands

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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 59.1288977/-3.1343501
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