Kerri Geos

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Kerri Geos

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

Kerri Geos is a prominent coastal feature located on the Shetland Islands, in the northernmost part of Scotland. It is classified as a headland, specifically a point that juts out into the sea. The headland is situated on the west coast of the Shetland Mainland, near the settlement of Sandness.

Kerri Geos is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, forming an impressive and dramatic landscape. The cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, displaying a variety of colors and textures, including sandstone and shale. Over millions of years, the constant battering of the waves has shaped the headland, creating caves, arches, and stacks.

The area is known for its diverse wildlife, with a wide range of seabirds nesting along the cliffs, including guillemots, puffins, and fulmars. The surrounding waters are also home to seals and occasionally whales, making Kerri Geos a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kerri Geos holds historical significance. In the past, the headland served as a lookout point, offering strategic views of the surrounding seas. It is believed that the Vikings used this area as a vantage point during their expeditions, making it an important archaeological site as well.

Overall, Kerri Geos is a stunning coastal feature on the Shetland Islands, characterized by its rugged cliffs, abundant wildlife, and historical importance. It attracts visitors from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and rich heritage of this remote region.

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Kerri Geos Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.321031/-1.6731468 or Grid Reference HU1859. 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

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.

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.

The Dales As with the next-door square, HU1861 would certainly have yielded a more interesting shot if we had not had to rush to catch the ferry!

The Dales

As with the next-door square, HU1861 would certainly have yielded a more interesting shot if we had not had to rush to catch the ferry!

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.

Ruined homestead

Ruined homestead

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.

Ruins beside Hamna Voe There are no inhabited buildings left on this side of the island

Ruins beside Hamna Voe

There are no inhabited buildings left on this side of the island

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Kerri Geos is located at Grid Ref: HU1859 (Lat: 60.321031, Lng: -1.6731468)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 60.321031,-1.6731468

Barrier: cattle_grid

Lat/Long: 60.3235302/-1.6721642

Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 60.3245692/-1.6677954

Seamark Type: landmark

Lat/Long: 60.3231147/-1.6792162

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