Scarvi Taing

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Scarvi Taing

Ayre of Melby, Sandness — Ayre of Melby, Sandness Credit: Mike Pennington

Scarvi Taing is a prominent coastal feature located on the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. It is situated on the eastern coast of the main island, about 10 miles northeast of Lerwick, the capital town of Shetland. Scarvi Taing is classified as a headland, also referred to as a point, due to its prominent position jutting out into the North Sea.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and steep cliffs, rising to an impressive height of approximately 50 meters above the sea level. These cliffs are composed of sandstone and are a result of coastal erosion over millions of years. The layers of sedimentary rock can be observed, showcasing the geological history of the area.

Scarvi Taing offers breathtaking views of the surrounding seascape, with panoramic vistas of the North Sea and the neighboring islands. The headland is also a haven for various seabird species, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots, which nest on the cliffs during the breeding season.

Access to Scarvi Taing is possible via a coastal footpath that winds along the cliff edges, providing visitors with a chance to experience the dramatic scenery up close. Due to its exposed location, the headland is subject to strong winds and rough seas, making it a popular spot for surfers and other water sports enthusiasts.

Overall, Scarvi Taing is a stunning coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty and geological diversity of the Shetland Islands. Its towering cliffs, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking views make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Scarvi Taing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.316879/-1.6860764 or Grid Reference HU1759. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Mike Pennington

House by the pier, Melby, Sandness

House by the pier, Melby, Sandness

Mike Pennington

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Mike Pennington

Papa Stour from Huxter, Sandness

Papa Stour from Huxter, Sandness

Mike Pennington

Sandness from Huxter

Sandness from Huxter

Mike Pennington

Plantiecrub near Flaes Point A plantiecrub is a small walled enclosure in which cabbage seedlings are grown until they are big enough to plant out in croft gardens. They are usually built well away from the croft to protect the seedlings against the crofters&#039; hens.

Plantiecrub near Flaes Point

A plantiecrub is a small walled enclosure in which cabbage seedlings are grown until they are big enough to plant out in croft gardens. They are usually built well away from the croft to protect the seedlings against the crofters' hens.

Ruined Meal Mills Several traditional mills straddle this little burn. Inside the building was a fixed lower millstone, and a rotating upper millstone driven by the water falling on to the paddles below, which were mounted at 45º to the vertical drive shaft.

Ruined Meal Mills

Several traditional mills straddle this little burn. Inside the building was a fixed lower millstone, and a rotating upper millstone driven by the water falling on to the paddles below, which were mounted at 45º to the vertical drive shaft.

Hurdibrack The last stretch of the footpath back from the west side of the island. In the middle distance is the wall which crosses the entire island, separating the arable land in the east from the pasture to the west.

Hurdibrack

The last stretch of the footpath back from the west side of the island. In the middle distance is the wall which crosses the entire island, separating the arable land in the east from the pasture to the west.

The Wall This is the wall which cuts across the whole island. The west side (left) has a steep face to prevent animals climbing over it. The east (right) side has a sloping face so that any animals which have managed to cross it can easily be driven back on to the pasture land.

The Wall

This is the wall which cuts across the whole island. The west side (left) has a steep face to prevent animals climbing over it. The east (right) side has a sloping face so that any animals which have managed to cross it can easily be driven back on to the pasture land.

Robie's Noust This is a very dull shot of a square which would certainly have yielded a more interesting image if we had had time to explore it before the ferry left.

Robie's Noust

This is a very dull shot of a square which would certainly have yielded a more interesting image if we had had time to explore it before the ferry left.

Papa Stour Pier and Ferry The ferry runs regularly but infrequently, so that day trips to the island are only possible on Fridays or Saturdays.

Papa Stour Pier and Ferry

The ferry runs regularly but infrequently, so that day trips to the island are only possible on Fridays or Saturdays.

Ruined House

Ruined House

Ruined house The number of ruined buildings on the island seem to far outnumber those still habitable or used.

Ruined house

The number of ruined buildings on the island seem to far outnumber those still habitable or used.

Road and ruins This is the main road for the island. Even this close to the pier the ruins of abandoned crofts can be found just off the road.

Road and ruins

This is the main road for the island. Even this close to the pier the ruins of abandoned crofts can be found just off the road.

View towards Papa Stour Airstrip The cleared and smoothed ground in the upper right of the image is the airstrip for Papa Stour which is located in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU1759">HU1759</a>.

View towards Papa Stour Airstrip

The cleared and smoothed ground in the upper right of the image is the airstrip for Papa Stour which is located in HU1759.

The "New" Pier The image here is taken from the old pier looking towards the new pier.

The line of rusting fenceposts serves no useful purpose.

The rocks along the shoreline are very popular with young seals - although they proved to be somewhat camera-shy.

The "New" Pier

The image here is taken from the old pier looking towards the new pier. The line of rusting fenceposts serves no useful purpose. The rocks along the shoreline are very popular with young seals - although they proved to be somewhat camera-shy.

Oystercatcher nest with eggs This nest was located in the pebbles at the high-point of the beach. The eggs are camouflaged to be hard to see amongst the pebbles - although thankfully these were just noticeable enough to escape being trodden on.

The oystercatchers seem to be surviving relatively well on the island, whilst the previously abundant tern population has been largely destroyed by the skuas.

Oystercatcher nest with eggs

This nest was located in the pebbles at the high-point of the beach. The eggs are camouflaged to be hard to see amongst the pebbles - although thankfully these were just noticeable enough to escape being trodden on. The oystercatchers seem to be surviving relatively well on the island, whilst the previously abundant tern population has been largely destroyed by the skuas.

Ruined meal mill The image shows the rear of one of the two mills at this location. The image was taken from channel, now waterless, which fed water into the mill.

Ruined meal mill

The image shows the rear of one of the two mills at this location. The image was taken from channel, now waterless, which fed water into the mill.

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Scarvi Taing is located at Grid Ref: HU1759 (Lat: 60.316879, Lng: -1.6860764)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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