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Kitta Taing

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

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Kitta Taing

South Walls (Hoy) - Moodie family Mausoleum at Osmondwall
South Walls (Hoy) - Moodie family Mausoleum at Osmondwall Credit: Colin Park

Kitta Taing is a coastal feature located in Orkney, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding waters. The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, which provide a habitat for a variety of seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.

Kitta Taing is a popular spot for birdwatching and photography, as well as for enjoying the peaceful and remote beauty of the Orkney coastline. The headland is also a great place for hiking and exploring, with several walking trails leading along the cliffs and down to the shoreline.

The area around Kitta Taing is rich in history, with several archaeological sites nearby, including ancient settlements, burial mounds, and standing stones. Visitors to the headland can learn about the fascinating history of Orkney while taking in the natural beauty of the rugged coastline.

Overall, Kitta Taing is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to experience the wild and untamed beauty of the Orkney Islands.

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Kitta Taing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.80377/-3.1605596 or Grid Reference ND3391. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South Walls (Hoy) - Moodie family Mausoleum at Osmondwall
South Walls (Hoy) - Moodie family Mausoleum at Osmondwall
South Walls: postbox № KW17 48 A Victorian postbox set into a marvellous stone wall of a house towards the east of the island. It is emptied at 7:45 six days a week, like most of the boxes on the island. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls: postbox № KW17 48
A Victorian postbox set into a marvellous stone wall of a house towards the east of the island. It is emptied at 7:45 six days a week, like most of the boxes on the island. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls: burial ground near Cantick Head Looking across the head of Kirk Hope towards a burial ground and its small chapel.
South Walls: burial ground near Cantick Head
Looking across the head of Kirk Hope towards a burial ground and its small chapel.
South Walls: postbox № KW17 94, Eastbister A small postbox on the southern road across the island, emptied at 7:45 each weekday and Saturday morning. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls: postbox № KW17 94, Eastbister
A small postbox on the southern road across the island, emptied at 7:45 each weekday and Saturday morning. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls, near Eastbister: view south to Snelsetter
South Walls, near Eastbister: view south to Snelsetter
Longhope Lifeboat Memorial Memorial to the crew of the Longhope Lifeboat in Kirkhope Cemetery - all of whom were drowned attempting to rescue the crew of the "Irene" on 17th March 1969. The Irene was washed ashore on the northeastern side of South Ronaldsay <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ND486928">ND486928</a> and the crew were all saved.
Longhope Lifeboat Memorial
Memorial to the crew of the Longhope Lifeboat in Kirkhope Cemetery - all of whom were drowned attempting to rescue the crew of the "Irene" on 17th March 1969. The Irene was washed ashore on the northeastern side of South Ronaldsay ND486928 and the crew were all saved.
Booth with Kirkhope Cemetery beyond Just about low tide. Walking generally northwards towards the cemetery along the single-track road from Cantick Head lighthouse.
Booth with Kirkhope Cemetery beyond
Just about low tide. Walking generally northwards towards the cemetery along the single-track road from Cantick Head lighthouse.
R.N. Graves Kirkhope Cemetery Inside Kirkhope Cemetery. Although the "official" Naval Cemetery is at Lyness to the north, at Kirkhope there is a high concentration of service graves. The stones name sailors who served aboard just about every "HMS" you can think of.... in this case HMS Warspite and HMS Dreadnought.Just about every coastal cemetery in Orkney has the graves of seamen buried there. Many were unknowns, found washed ashore on nearby beaches.
R.N. Graves Kirkhope Cemetery
Inside Kirkhope Cemetery. Although the "official" Naval Cemetery is at Lyness to the north, at Kirkhope there is a high concentration of service graves. The stones name sailors who served aboard just about every "HMS" you can think of.... in this case HMS Warspite and HMS Dreadnought.Just about every coastal cemetery in Orkney has the graves of seamen buried there. Many were unknowns, found washed ashore on nearby beaches.
Longhope Lifeboat Memorial See this link <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.erdingtonrnli.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=14&MMN_position=37:16" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.erdingtonrnli.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=14&MMN_position=37:16">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Longhope Lifeboat Memorial
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Kirk Hope, South Walls Looking across Kirk Hope to the Longhope Cemetery
Kirk Hope, South Walls
Looking across Kirk Hope to the Longhope Cemetery
Road near to Eastbister A long stretch of road running through grazing land. The closeness of island life was highlighted here when we had to wait almost ten minutes for dozens of cars to pass us after a service at the Longhope Cemetery
Road near to Eastbister
A long stretch of road running through grazing land. The closeness of island life was highlighted here when we had to wait almost ten minutes for dozens of cars to pass us after a service at the Longhope Cemetery
Martello tower at Hackness Old sea defences
Martello tower at Hackness
Old sea defences
South Walls: postbox № KW17 73 This small George V-reign postbox is set into a retaining wall at Kirbuster House and is emptied at 7:45am each day except Sunday. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls: postbox № KW17 73
This small George V-reign postbox is set into a retaining wall at Kirbuster House and is emptied at 7:45am each day except Sunday. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
Martello Tower, Hackness Battery, Hoy Hackness Martello Tower has been restored as it would have been after the 1866 upgrade. It is oval in shape and on the side facing the sea the wall is over 4.25m thick.
Martello Tower, Hackness Battery, Hoy
Hackness Martello Tower has been restored as it would have been after the 1866 upgrade. It is oval in shape and on the side facing the sea the wall is over 4.25m thick.
Former Doctor's Surgery - Wyng, near Longhope The house is still owned by NHS Orkney, but medical services are now provided at the nearby Hoy and Walls Health Centre
Former Doctor's Surgery - Wyng, near Longhope
The house is still owned by NHS Orkney, but medical services are now provided at the nearby Hoy and Walls Health Centre
Hackness Martello Tower, with the Battery beyond
Hackness Martello Tower, with the Battery beyond
View west from Hackness Martello Tower
View west from Hackness Martello Tower
Martello Tower On Point of Hackness, overlooking Switha Sound.
Martello Tower
On Point of Hackness, overlooking Switha Sound.
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Kitta Taing is located at Grid Ref: ND3391 (Lat: 58.80377, Lng: -3.1605596)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Post Box Design: hovis
Post Box Mounting: wall
Post Box Type: lamp
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