Geo Ginnies

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Geo Ginnies

Stronsay Farmland At Whitehall Farm looking across fertile fields with curious cows to Bay of Franks and in the distance the island of Sanday. — Stronsay Farmland Credit: Adam Ward

Geo Ginnies is a prominent coastal feature located in Orkney, a group of islands in Scotland. It can be categorized as a headland or a point due to its unique geographical formation.

Situated on the eastern coast of the largest Orkney island, Mainland, Geo Ginnies is known for its striking cliffs that rise steeply from the North Sea. The headland is composed of layers of sedimentary rock, such as sandstone and limestone, which have been eroded by the relentless force of the waves over thousands of years. This erosion has resulted in the formation of dramatic sea stacks and caves, making it a popular destination for both geology enthusiasts and tourists.

The headland offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the ocean. It is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. The area surrounding Geo Ginnies is designated as a Special Protection Area due to its importance as a nesting site for these seabirds.

In addition to its natural beauty, Geo Ginnies holds historical significance. The remains of an Iron Age broch, a circular stone tower, can be found nearby, providing evidence of human settlement in the area dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Geo Ginnies is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the power of nature and offers a glimpse into the rich history of Orkney.

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Geo Ginnies Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.157508/-2.6207603 or Grid Reference HY6430. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stronsay Farmland

At Whitehall Farm looking across fertile fields with curious cows to Bay of Franks and in the distance the island of Sanday.

Adam Ward

Stronsay International

Terminal building and windsock at Stronsay (not inernational!) Airport. No flights today so all was quiet.

Adam Ward

Runway 02/20

The concrete runway at Stronsay Airfield, there are another 2 grass strips too. Large farm of Huip can also be seen.

Adam Ward

Stronsay airstrip 2007

The wet tarmac and the near-horizontal windsock say it all. It's a nasty day for flying, and we are not done yet. Next stop is Kirkwall, evening and the weather are closing in on us. See: HY4708 : Kirkwall airport in deteriorating weather, 2007.

Chris

Settlement mound above Sands of Odie, Stronsay, Orkney

Taken on a day when the haar was down. From Link

: "At the edge of the wetland behind the shingle ayre is a prominent settlement mound 35m E-W by 33m and up to 1.7m high. A large earthfast erect slab on its highest point and others around its periphery, suggest an agglomeration of prehistoric buildings."

Claire Pegrum

Junction of the B9062 with the road to Stronsay airfield, Stronsay, Orkeny

Taken on a day when the haar was down.

Claire Pegrum

Loading The Ferry At Stronsay

A camper van drives onto the ferry at Stronsay before we leave for Eday.

Rude Health

Track and power lines below John's Hill, Stronsay, Orkney

The track runs NW-SE between the minor road which serves the island's airfield and Whitehall Farm.

Claire Pegrum

Standing stone, Huip Ness, Stronsay, Orkney

Looking towards Whitehall Village.

Claire Pegrum

Cairn on the Holm of Huip

The cairn is a conspicuous landmark, making the Holm of Huip instantly recognisable.

Ian Balcombe

Beach and boat, Brae Geo

Looking towards the beach, with farmland beyond. It could be a creel boat, but I'm not sure.

Ian Balcombe

Cairn on the Holm of Huip

Sloping rock strata and evidence of erosion can be seen along the coastline. The fine cairn is clearly visible.

Ian Balcombe

Sands of Odie

Low tide on the Sands of Odie. In the south east corner of the square there was only a few square metres of sand visible, so not a particularly low tide. Looking across Huip Sound to Eday.

Adam Ward

Sands of Odie and Huip Sound

On the eastern fringe of the sandy bay of Sands of Odie, looking across Huip Sound to Holm of Huip and Sanday.

Adam Ward

Possible broch, Green Hill, Stronsay, Orkney

Looking towards the airfield building and windsock. From Link

: "Possible broch on Stronsay, consisting of an extensive but shapeless mound of stones at the edge of the airfield and close to the shore. Quarry holes have exposed some earth-fast slabs. In 1996 a topographic survey recorded a bank surrounding the broch with an entrance in it; hearths and fragments of walling nearby probably relate to outbuildings."

Claire Pegrum

Orthostat, Huip Ness, Stronsay, Orkney

Looking towards Whitehall Village. From Link

: "Slight remains of the basal course, consisting of stumps of earthfast orthostats, of a wall which curved across from edge to edge, forming an enclosure of the blunt promontory between Geo Ginnies and Bught Geo."

Claire Pegrum