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Tangana Graena Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

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Tangana Graena Geo

Linkshouse Currently (2021) being converted to an Artists Residency Centre for the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness.
Linkshouse Credit: Graeme Yuill

Tangana Graena Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in Orkney, a group of islands situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It specifically lies on the Mainland, the largest island in the archipelago. Tangana Graena Geo is classified as a headland or point, characterized by its striking cliffs and rugged terrain.

The headland is situated on the western side of Orkney and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding North Atlantic Ocean. Its geographical coordinates are approximately 58.9307°N latitude and 3.3831°W longitude. Tangana Graena Geo stands tall at an elevation of about 75 meters (246 feet) above sea level.

The headland's cliffs are composed of layered sandstone, which has been shaped and eroded over thousands of years by the relentless forces of wind and water. This erosion has given Tangana Graena Geo its distinctive appearance, with steep cliffs interspersed with narrow ledges and crevices.

The area surrounding Tangana Graena Geo is rich in marine life, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Visitors can often spot a variety of seabirds, such as puffins, guillemots, and fulmars, nesting along the cliffs. Additionally, seals and occasionally whales can be seen swimming in the waters below.

Tangana Graena Geo is accessible via a coastal footpath that offers a scenic walk along the edge of the headland. The path provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the area and the dramatic coastal landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 59.139119/-3.3038474 or Grid Reference HY2528. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Linkshouse Currently (2021) being converted to an Artists Residency Centre for the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness.
Linkshouse
Currently (2021) being converted to an Artists Residency Centre for the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness.
Linkshouse Site Signboard Currently (2021) being converted to an Artists Residency Centre for the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness.
Linkshouse Site Signboard
Currently (2021) being converted to an Artists Residency Centre for the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness.
Coastline, Northside, Orkney Looking towards the lighthouse on the Brough of Birsay.
Coastline, Northside, Orkney
Looking towards the lighthouse on the Brough of Birsay.
The western range of the Earl's Palace at Birsay
The western range of the Earl's Palace at Birsay
The eastern range of the Earl's Palace at Birsay
The eastern range of the Earl's Palace at Birsay
Huts on the shore at Birsay
Huts on the shore at Birsay
Rocky shore at Brough Sounds
Rocky shore at Brough Sounds
Nousts at Skiba Geo The nousts are the remains of huts used by fishermen for whom Skiba Geo was a natural harbour. Note: Skiba Geo is the local spelling.
Nousts at Skiba Geo
The nousts are the remains of huts used by fishermen for whom Skiba Geo was a natural harbour. Note: Skiba Geo is the local spelling.
Tidal causeway across Brough Sounds
Tidal causeway across Brough Sounds
Lower Palace from the Brough of Birsay
Lower Palace from the Brough of Birsay
Slipway at the Point of Buckquoy Marwick Head and the Kitchener Memorial in the distance.
Slipway at the Point of Buckquoy
Marwick Head and the Kitchener Memorial in the distance.
Grassland by Birsay Bay, Orkney
Grassland by Birsay Bay, Orkney
Old wall and building at Point of Buckquoy, Orkney
Old wall and building at Point of Buckquoy, Orkney
Rocky Shore The shore south of the causeway that gives access to the Brough of Birsay, with Marwick Head in the distance. The causeway is under water at high tide, so you need to be sure to get off the island in good time.
Rocky Shore
The shore south of the causeway that gives access to the Brough of Birsay, with Marwick Head in the distance. The causeway is under water at high tide, so you need to be sure to get off the island in good time.
Geo on the Brough of Birsay If I have read the maps correctly, the geo is Cove Hole and the cliff to the right is Little Brough. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5818359">HY2328 : Eroded Dyke</a>.
Geo on the Brough of Birsay
If I have read the maps correctly, the geo is Cove Hole and the cliff to the right is Little Brough. See also HY2328 : Eroded Dyke.
Cliffs on the Brough of Birsay The cliffs here drop sheer about 40 metres.
Cliffs on the Brough of Birsay
The cliffs here drop sheer about 40 metres.
Cleft on the North Coast I suspect that this too is the result of an igneous dyke weathering out more readily than the country rock.
Cleft on the North Coast
I suspect that this too is the result of an igneous dyke weathering out more readily than the country rock.
Ancient Site on Brough of Birsay The ruins on the tidal island include those of a Celtic monastery, succeeded by the 12th century cathedral of St Peter, and associated Viking and other buildings.
Ancient Site on Brough of Birsay
The ruins on the tidal island include those of a Celtic monastery, succeeded by the 12th century cathedral of St Peter, and associated Viking and other buildings.
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Tangana Graena Geo is located at Grid Ref: HY2528 (Lat: 59.139119, Lng: -3.3038474)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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