Choin

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Orkney

Scotland

Choin

Mar Wick bay, Orkney
Mar Wick bay, Orkney Credit: John Ferguson

Choin is a small coastal settlement located in the Orkney Islands, which is an archipelago situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. Nestled on the western shore of the mainland, Choin is known for its picturesque sea, estuary, and creek.

The settlement is blessed with stunning natural beauty, offering breathtaking views of the North Sea. The sea surrounding Choin is characterized by its crystal-clear waters, which are home to a diverse range of marine life. It provides a perfect setting for various water activities such as swimming, sailing, and fishing.

Adjacent to the sea, Choin boasts a beautiful estuary that serves as a haven for numerous bird species. Ornithologists and bird enthusiasts flock to this area to observe and study the wide variety of avian species that reside here. The estuary is a vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds, making it an important site for conservation efforts.

Choin is also blessed with a charming creek that meanders through the settlement. The creek provides a tranquil setting for locals and visitors alike to enjoy leisurely walks along its banks. The creek's calm waters attract wildlife, including otters and various species of fish, enhancing the area's natural allure.

In addition to its natural wonders, Choin offers a peaceful and idyllic ambiance, making it a popular destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its welcoming community, rich history, and stunning coastal scenery make Choin a hidden gem in the Orkney Islands, attracting visitors from far and wide.

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Choin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.098472/-3.3484086 or Grid Reference HY2224. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mar Wick bay, Orkney
Mar Wick bay, Orkney
Kitchener Memorial, Orkney
Kitchener Memorial, Orkney
Cliffs at Marwick Head The cliffs here are a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve, being used for nesting by birds of many species. The tower is the Kitchener Monument.
Cliffs at Marwick Head
The cliffs here are a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve, being used for nesting by birds of many species. The tower is the Kitchener Monument.
Path to Marwick Head The path leads from the car park at Mid Comloquoy to the cliff edge north of Marwick Head.
Path to Marwick Head
The path leads from the car park at Mid Comloquoy to the cliff edge north of Marwick Head.
Rabbit There's no shortage of rabbits here, and plenty of evidence of burrows on the cliff tops.
Rabbit
There's no shortage of rabbits here, and plenty of evidence of burrows on the cliff tops.
Cattle at Comloquoy A herd apparently of mixed breeds of cattle.
Cattle at Comloquoy
A herd apparently of mixed breeds of cattle.
Cliffs at Marwick Head The cliffs here are getting on for 100 metres in height.
Cliffs at Marwick Head
The cliffs here are getting on for 100 metres in height.
Kitchener Memorial The memorial is a prominent feature on Marwick Head.
Kitchener Memorial
The memorial is a prominent feature on Marwick Head.
Bird Monitoring Camera The camera is aimed at the nesting seabirds on the cliffs at Marwick Head. Notice how it is weighed down with stones against westerly gales.
Bird Monitoring Camera
The camera is aimed at the nesting seabirds on the cliffs at Marwick Head. Notice how it is weighed down with stones against westerly gales.
Plaque on Kitchener Memorial The plaque on <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7585917">HY2225 : Kitchener Memorial</a> is self-explanatory.
Plaque on Kitchener Memorial
The plaque on HY2225 : Kitchener Memorial is self-explanatory.
Memorial Wall The <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7585917">HY2225 : Kitchener Memorial</a> on Marwick Head originally mentioned only Field Marshal Earl Kitchener by name. This wall, erected only as recently as 2016, finally commemorates 737 other officers and men lost when HMS 'Hampshire' was sunk by a mine on 5 June 1916. Only twelve men survived.
Memorial Wall
The HY2225 : Kitchener Memorial on Marwick Head originally mentioned only Field Marshal Earl Kitchener by name. This wall, erected only as recently as 2016, finally commemorates 737 other officers and men lost when HMS 'Hampshire' was sunk by a mine on 5 June 1916. Only twelve men survived.
Photographer and Rabbit The photographer was hoping for photographs of birds, but was, for the moment, targeting a rabbit. We managed to avoid spooking it and I hope he got a good image.
Photographer and Rabbit
The photographer was hoping for photographs of birds, but was, for the moment, targeting a rabbit. We managed to avoid spooking it and I hope he got a good image.
Boundary Marker I assume that the stone is a boundary marker between two properties. In the distance are the cliffs around Yesnaby and, further away, the hills on the island of Hoy.
Boundary Marker
I assume that the stone is a boundary marker between two properties. In the distance are the cliffs around Yesnaby and, further away, the hills on the island of Hoy.
Cliffs at Marwick Head A long line of cliffs makes up Marwick Head, on top of which stands the Kitchener Monument.
Cliffs at Marwick Head
A long line of cliffs makes up Marwick Head, on top of which stands the Kitchener Monument.
Standing Stone by the Path The path starts to descend here from Marwick head to sea level, and the stone is one of several that stand beside it. I don't think they are ancient.
Standing Stone by the Path
The path starts to descend here from Marwick head to sea level, and the stone is one of several that stand beside it. I don't think they are ancient.
Standing Stones I don't think these stones are ancient monuments. They are beside the path down from Marwick Head to the beach.
Standing Stones
I don't think these stones are ancient monuments. They are beside the path down from Marwick Head to the beach.
Storm Beach The rock strata on the cliff top have been progressively stripped away by winter storms.
Storm Beach
The rock strata on the cliff top have been progressively stripped away by winter storms.
Dipping Strata On the south side of Marwick Head, with a view south to Yesnaby and the island of Hoy.
Dipping Strata
On the south side of Marwick Head, with a view south to Yesnaby and the island of Hoy.
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Choin is located at Grid Ref: HY2224 (Lat: 59.098472, Lng: -3.3484086)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.098472,-3.3484086
Parking
Capacity: 3
Parking: surface
Surface: unpaved
Lat/Long: 59.1002617/-3.3488642
Marwick Head
Addr City: Orkney
Addr Postcode: KW17 2NB
Leisure: nature_reserve
Operator: RSPB
Lat/Long: 59.0988345/-3.3469738
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 59.0967108/-3.3469544
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.1018065/-3.3490934
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.101954/-3.3479886
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.1021002/-3.3469555
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.1023572/-3.3454315
Animal Boarding
Marwick Kennel and Cattery
Lat/Long: 59.1017256/-3.3427899
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