Back Green Skerry

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Caithness

Scotland

Back Green Skerry

Track to Holbornhead Credit: Bill Henderson

Back Green Skerry is a prominent coastal feature located in Caithness, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the country, this headland juts out into the North Sea, offering captivating views and an impressive spectacle of nature. This point is known for its rugged beauty and unique geological formations.

Characterized by its steep cliffs, Back Green Skerry stands tall, reaching heights of up to 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level. The cliffs are composed of sandstone, forming striking layers of sedimentary rock that showcase the area's geological history. Over time, the relentless crashing of the waves against the cliffs has created caves and sea stacks, further enhancing the dramatic beauty of the headland.

The headland is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills can be spotted nesting on the cliffs during the breeding season. Visitors may also catch sight of seals basking on the rocks or dolphins swimming in the nearby waters.

Due to its exposed location, Back Green Skerry is subject to the forces of erosion, with the constant battering of the waves gradually shaping the headland over time. As a result, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic and ever-changing nature of coastal landscapes.

Accessible via a coastal path, Back Green Skerry provides an opportunity for visitors to appreciate the raw beauty of Scotland's coastline. Its dramatic cliffs, unique rock formations, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a truly awe-inspiring coastal experience.

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Back Green Skerry Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.618818/-3.5374933 or Grid Reference ND1071. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Holbornhead

Bill Henderson

Bell Mount, Scrabster

Bill Henderson

Spear Head

John A Peddie

Steep slopes above Scrabster

Not rocky crags but clay slopes of dubious stability.

Richard Webb

Thurso: view across Scrabster

Looking across the fields above Scrabster from the A836 as it heads into Thurso. The northernmost tip of mainland Britain, Dunnet Head, is in the distance.

Chris Downer

Approaching The A9

This minor road connects with the A9 main road for Scrabster Harbour.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Scrabster Harbour View

The beach lies inside this square. The Northlink ferry is visible in the background, preparing to sail for Orkney.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Scrabster House, Scrabster, viewed from P&O's Adonia, sailing into Scrabster Harbour

According to the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland organisation ... this fine looking house is, reputedly built on the site of the former Mansion House of the Bishop of Caithness. The current house was built about 1850 in the Scottish Baronial Style. The RCAHMS describe the house as of no architectural significance ... which I think is rather harsh! See also ... ND0969 : Scrabster House, Scrabster, viewed from P&O's Adonia, sailing away from Scrabster Harbour

Terry Robinson

Scrabster House, Scrabster, viewed from P&O's Adonia, sailing away from Scrabster Harbour

Terry Robinson

A mooring post in the car park

David Medcalf

Clett Terrace, Scrabster, near Thurso

Clett Terrace forms part of a small housing development on the clifftop at Scrabster, on the north coast of Scotland. This image was taken on an April evening. The sun was still shining bright but the shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

Holburn Head Road, Scrabster, near Thurso

Holburn Head Road in the small settlement of Scrabster on the north coast of Scotland. This view looks south-eastwards, across Thurso Bay to the town of Thurso. This image was taken on an April evening. The sun was still shining bright but the shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

St. Clair Avenue, Scrabster, near Thurso

St. Clair Avenue forms part of a small housing development on the clifftop at Scrabster, on the north coast of Scotland. This image was taken on an April evening. The sun was shining but the shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

A9 entering Scrabster, near Thurso

A view of the A9 road as it enters Scrabster, on the north coast of Scotland. The A9 ends at Scrabster. This image was taken on an April evening. The sun was still shining bright but the shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

Cottage in Scrabster

Progress has been made since ND0970 : Cottage at Scrabster five years ago. One of the windows and the grotty caravan have been replaced, some of the rubbish has gone and the bush has been cut back. And a satellite dish has arrived.

Anne Burgess