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Point of the Liddie

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Point of the Liddie

Messigate, Tankerness, from the air Loch of Messigate on the left and Mill Sand in the foreground.
Messigate, Tankerness, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Point of the Liddie is a prominent coastal feature located on the northeastern coast of Orkney, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated near the village of St. Margaret's Hope, this headland juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The Point of the Liddie is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which reach heights of up to 30 meters (98 feet) in some areas. The exposed nature of the cliffs makes this an ideal spot for birdwatching, with various seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and fulmars nesting in the crevices and ledges.

The headland is also known for its historical significance. It features the remains of a World War II defense battery, which was constructed to protect the nearby Scapa Flow naval base. These remnants serve as a reminder of Orkney's strategic importance during the war.

Access to the Point of the Liddie is relatively easy, with a footpath leading from St. Margaret's Hope to the headland. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the picturesque coastal scenery, including sandy beaches and rocky shores.

The Point of the Liddie is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for walking, hiking, and photography. The ever-changing weather conditions and dramatic coastal landscape make it a compelling place to visit, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

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Point of the Liddie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.948751/-2.8298234 or Grid Reference HY5207. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Messigate, Tankerness, from the air Loch of Messigate on the left and Mill Sand in the foreground.
Messigate, Tankerness, from the air
Loch of Messigate on the left and Mill Sand in the foreground.
Mirkady Point, Deerness, from the air
Mirkady Point, Deerness, from the air
Jewellery workshop Orkney has a rich jewellery heritage, from the early designs of Ola Gorie (the first to produce jewellery here since Viking times) to popular local producers Sheila Fleet, Aurora Orkney, Ortak and several smaller firms. Mainland Orkney is home to several of these jewellery manufacturers; this is the headquarters of the Sheila Fleet jewellery business.
Jewellery workshop
Orkney has a rich jewellery heritage, from the early designs of Ola Gorie (the first to produce jewellery here since Viking times) to popular local producers Sheila Fleet, Aurora Orkney, Ortak and several smaller firms. Mainland Orkney is home to several of these jewellery manufacturers; this is the headquarters of the Sheila Fleet jewellery business.
Delicate craftmanship A girl applying rainbow enamel colouring to a ring in the Sheila Fleet atelier in Tankerness.
Delicate craftmanship
A girl applying rainbow enamel colouring to a ring in the Sheila Fleet atelier in Tankerness.
Showroom at the atelier Jewellery showroom and shop at the Sheila Fleet factory,
Showroom at the atelier
Jewellery showroom and shop at the Sheila Fleet factory,
Mill Sand With the tide in.
Mill Sand
With the tide in.
St. Andrew's Kirk, Tankerness St. Andrew's Kirk (North Church) Church of Scotland, Tankerness. Historic Scotland C Listed ID 352630. Built 1801, enlarged 1827.
St. Andrew's Kirk, Tankerness
St. Andrew's Kirk (North Church) Church of Scotland, Tankerness. Historic Scotland C Listed ID 352630. Built 1801, enlarged 1827.
Tankerness Meal Mill Meal Mill. Historic Scotland B Listed (Ident-18567). Early 19th Century. 2-storey, 5-bay T-plan asymmetrical mill with slightly raised kiln at E end and undershot water wheel at W. Harl-pointed rubble. Long and short quoins to kiln. The tall blocked arches mark the position of the original wheel before it was placed on the outside of the end wall. 3 pairs of stones were driven by a high-breast wheel about 4.3m in diameter and, in order that the movement of the wheel did not startle horses passing over the adjacent bridge, it was shielded by a screen wall.(Historic Scotland)
Tankerness Meal Mill
Meal Mill. Historic Scotland B Listed (Ident-18567). Early 19th Century. 2-storey, 5-bay T-plan asymmetrical mill with slightly raised kiln at E end and undershot water wheel at W. Harl-pointed rubble. Long and short quoins to kiln. The tall blocked arches mark the position of the original wheel before it was placed on the outside of the end wall. 3 pairs of stones were driven by a high-breast wheel about 4.3m in diameter and, in order that the movement of the wheel did not startle horses passing over the adjacent bridge, it was shielded by a screen wall.(Historic Scotland)
Hall of Tankerness, from the air
Hall of Tankerness, from the air
Houses at Tankerness, from the air
Houses at Tankerness, from the air
Hedge, Hall of Tankerness Offering a bit more shelter than the usual barbed wire.
Hedge, Hall of Tankerness
Offering a bit more shelter than the usual barbed wire.
Wet fields, Tankerness Starting to green up after a long Winter.
Wet fields, Tankerness
Starting to green up after a long Winter.
St. Andrew's Kirk, Tankerness Now a jewellery workshop and gallery.
St. Andrew's Kirk, Tankerness
Now a jewellery workshop and gallery.
Flooded field, Hawell Pasture, Tankerness
Flooded field, Hawell
Pasture, Tankerness
Mine Howe Iron Age Settlement Once a hive of activity now deserted. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/2998/tankerness-mine-howe" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/2998/tankerness-mine-howe">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>
Mine Howe Iron Age Settlement
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Smart property, Tankerness Minor road passing Hawell, which appears to have a rather smart extension with a huge window in the gable end.
Smart property, Tankerness
Minor road passing Hawell, which appears to have a rather smart extension with a huge window in the gable end.
Farmland at Messigate Good grassland for Orkney beef. Deer Sound and the Deerness peninsula in the background.
Farmland at Messigate
Good grassland for Orkney beef. Deer Sound and the Deerness peninsula in the background.
High tide at Mill Sand No sand to be seen as a high tide comes right up to the grass fringed shoreline.
High tide at Mill Sand
No sand to be seen as a high tide comes right up to the grass fringed shoreline.
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Point of the Liddie is located at Grid Ref: HY5207 (Lat: 58.948751, Lng: -2.8298234)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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