Close Cadden

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Close Cadden

Sill exposed on Darn Bay cliff The sill runs from half way up the left of the frame to the top of the cliff on the right in a very flattened S curve. Samples taken on 22 Dec 21 were consistent with lava. If this is an offshoot of the dyke shown on the BGS overlay about 100m to the left (W), then it is a &#039;North Britain Siluro-devonian Calc-alkaline Dyke Suite - Microgranite&#039;. The rest of the cliffs are Gourdon conglomerate with interbedded sandstone layers. — Sill exposed on Darn Bay cliff Credit: Nigel Feilden

Close Cadden is a prominent headland located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated along the coast, it stands as a defining feature of the region's landscape. Rising majestically from the surrounding cliffs, Close Cadden boasts breathtaking views of the North Sea and the rugged coastline.

This headland is characterized by its steep and rocky cliffs, which provide a natural barrier against the crashing waves below. The cliffs are composed of various rock types, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by erosion over countless years. At the pinnacle of Close Cadden, the land flattens out, forming a plateau that offers a panoramic vista of the surrounding area.

The headland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with seabirds such as gulls and fulmars nesting on the cliffs. The surrounding waters are home to a variety of marine life, including seals and dolphins, which can often be spotted from the headland.

Close Cadden is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its rugged beauty and peaceful atmosphere. A network of walking trails allows visitors to explore the headland and discover its hidden treasures. The headland also offers opportunities for rock climbing and birdwatching.

Due to its exposed location, Close Cadden is subject to strong winds and rough seas, making it a challenging place to navigate for boats and ships. However, its natural beauty and unique geological features make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the coastal wonders of Kincardineshire.

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Close Cadden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.865071/-2.2332788 or Grid Reference NO8574. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sill exposed on Darn Bay cliff

The sill runs from half way up the left of the frame to the top of the cliff on the right in a very flattened S curve. Samples taken on 22 Dec 21 were consistent with lava. If this is an offshoot of the dyke shown on the BGS overlay about 100m to the left (W), then it is a 'North Britain Siluro-devonian Calc-alkaline Dyke Suite - Microgranite'. The rest of the cliffs are Gourdon conglomerate with interbedded sandstone layers.

Nigel Feilden

Coarse conglomerate in the cliffs above Darn Bay

Some of the rounded stones are getting on for a metre across - compare the fence posts above. The BGS has 'Rob's Cove Conglomerate Member - Conglomerate'

Nigel Feilden

Hallhill Farm

A farm overlooking the sea by Todhead.

Andrew Wood

Red soil of the Mearns

A tilled field by Kinneff showing the red soil of the Mearns and the blue of the sea in the distance, both portrayed in the literature on local author Lewis Grassic Gibbon.

Andrew Wood

Southern approach to Catterline

Photographer is above the pavement surface of the minor road

C Michael Hogan

Stubble, Grange

The haar just reveals piles of manure and an explanation for the mud.

Richard Webb

Wheat, Kinneff

Some fields here had been harvested, but this wheat was still green.

Richard Webb

Kirkcorner

A minor road at Kinneff in the wretched haar.

Richard Webb

Minor road, Kinneff

The photographer is standing on the pavement surface of the minor road, and waiting for the haar to go.

Richard Webb

Large open tank, Wardhead

Alex McGregor

Haar

Kinneff on the Kincardineshire coast during a prolonged period of coastal fog.

Richard Webb

Minor road near Whistleberry

A prolonged period of haar.

Richard Webb

The Old Kirk, Kinneff

kim traynor

Old Kirk, Kinneff

The church was largely rebuilt in 1738, but incorporates older parts.

kim traynor

Kinneff Kirk interior

The church is famous for the part it played in the concealment of the Scottish crown jewels in 1652 to prevent them falling into the hands of Cromwell's army of occupation. They were hidden under the floor of the church, somewhere in front of the pulpit, and recovered after Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660. See NT2573 : Restoring the Honours of Scotland tableau, Edinburgh Castle

kim traynor

Rev. Grainger Monument, Kinneff Old Kirk

Memorial commemorating the Rev. James Grainger and his part in saving the Scottish regalia (the 'Honours of Scotland') from Cromwell's army of occupation by concealing them beneath the church floor. It bears the rather overblown Victorian inscription, "Behold the spot where Grainger's ashes lie, Who from besieged Dunnottar safe conveyed The insignia of Scotland's Royalty, And in this hallowed ground in secret laid, Where now he rests himself, Heaven shall bestow Meet recompense on such desert as his; He, who his country's honour saved below, Now wields a sceptre in the Realms of Bliss." True to form, the man gets all the credit, though it was in fact his wife who also risked imprisonment or worse by smuggling the Honours out of Dunnottar. See NT2573 : Saving the Honours of Scotland tableau, Edinburgh Castle

kim traynor