Scrogs

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Scrogs

Sanday Light Railway This 7.5&quot; gauge railway is billed as Britain&#039;s most northerly passenger carrying railway. This suggests another railway further north but I have no idea where if this is the case. Sullom Voe perhaps? — Sanday Light Railway Credit: Callum Black

Scrogs is a prominent coastal feature located in the Orkney Islands, an archipelago situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is classified as a headland, also known as a point, and is known for its striking natural beauty and unique geological formations.

The headland of Scrogs is characterized by its rugged and steep cliffs that extend out into the North Sea. These cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, primarily sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the relentless forces of erosion over millions of years. The exposed cliffs offer breathtaking views of the surrounding sea, with its deep blue waters contrasting against the pale colors of the rocks.

The headland is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, both on land and in the surrounding waters. Seabirds such as puffins, razorbills, and guillemots can be seen nesting on the cliffs, while seals and dolphins occasionally make appearances in the waters below. The surrounding area is rich in marine life, with an abundance of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures.

Scrogs is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers, who come to admire its dramatic landscape and capture its beauty. Visitors can hike along the headland's coastal paths, explore its hidden coves and caves, or simply relax and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding environment.

In conclusion, Scrogs is a captivating headland in the Orkney Islands, offering stunning coastal views, unique geological formations, and a thriving ecosystem. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking natural beauty and tranquility in this remote and picturesque part of Scotland.

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Scrogs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.232542/-2.7113387 or Grid Reference HY5938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sanday Light Railway

This 7.5" gauge railway is billed as Britain's most northerly passenger carrying railway. This suggests another railway further north but I have no idea where if this is the case. Sullom Voe perhaps?

Callum Black

Sanday Light Railway

Andrew Riley

Traditional peat "wig-wams", Calf of Eday

I couldn't work out what these were, but assumed they were peats drying. Two days later, at Corrigal Farm Museum (HY324193) I saw photos of peats stacked to dry in what were referred to by the custodian as "wig-wams". They looked identical to these on the Calf of Eday. Note sheep feeding on the exposed seaweed down by the shore.

Ian Balcombe

Calf Sound

Between Eday and Calf of Eday. View from Gump of Spurness on Sanday.

Richard Webb

Calfsound from Eday

Calf Island across the Sound and Sanday in the distance across Lashy Sound

Chris Minto

Lamba Ness, Sanday, Orkney

Looking across Lashy Sound towards the Calf of Eday.

Claire Pegrum

Ruined farmstead, Braeswick, Sanday, Orkney

Lashy Sound, Calf of Eday and Eday can be seen behind the farmstead.

Claire Pegrum

The old road, Braeswick

This used to be the B9070 before the building of the pier at Loth and the new road. I did not know about, nor see any evidence of the railway that was here 10 years earlier.

Richard Webb

Sheep and lambs at Calfsound, Eday

The settlement of Calfsound overlooks the waters of Calf Sound, opposite the Calf of Eday.

Lis Burke

Fields above Lashy Sound

Looking across fields from the end of the Calfsound road. Lashy Sound lies between the Calf of Eday (left) and the southern peninsula of Sanday (right).

Lis Burke