Scroo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Scroo

West Burra: overlooking Bridge End A fine view past the war memorial and down South Voe, the marina nestling below.
West Burra: overlooking Bridge End Credit: Chris Downer

Scroo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland known for its rugged and picturesque landscapes. Situated on the eastern coast of the main island, Scroo is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, offering breathtaking views and a habitat for diverse marine life.

With its towering cliffs and jagged rocks, Scroo stands as a striking landmark that has been shaped by the relentless forces of wind and waves over thousands of years. The headland is characterized by its sheer vertical cliffs, reaching heights of up to 200 feet, which have been carved out by the constant erosion caused by the crashing waves. These cliffs provide a nesting site for a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars, making Scroo a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The area surrounding Scroo is also home to a rich marine ecosystem. The nutrient-rich waters of the North Sea attract a diverse range of marine species, including seals, dolphins, and occasionally even whales. The intertidal zone, where the land meets the sea, is teeming with fascinating marine life such as crabs, anemones, and barnacles.

For visitors, Scroo offers a unique opportunity to witness the raw power of nature and to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Shetland Islands. The headland is easily accessible by foot, with several walking trails leading to its summit, providing panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. Scroo is a must-see destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone seeking a true taste of the wild and untamed beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Scroo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.076168/-1.3545286 or Grid Reference HU3632. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Burra: overlooking Bridge End A fine view past the war memorial and down South Voe, the marina nestling below.
West Burra: overlooking Bridge End
A fine view past the war memorial and down South Voe, the marina nestling below.
East Burra: the Baptist church Looking across the dip between the two Burras towards this small church on East Burra.
East Burra: the Baptist church
Looking across the dip between the two Burras towards this small church on East Burra.
East Burra: Houss from West Burra Looking across South Voe towards the scattered dwellings of Houss with the mighty slopes of Shetland's south mainland on the far side of Clift Sound beyond.
East Burra: Houss from West Burra
Looking across South Voe towards the scattered dwellings of Houss with the mighty slopes of Shetland's south mainland on the far side of Clift Sound beyond.
Houss: a house with a dramatic backdrop Looking across to a Houss house, as it were, from West Burra. I haven't been able to exactly locate the house on the map but it's somewhere hereabouts. In the background, a couple of vessels, below the cliffs of the Clift Hills, are catching a very rare bit of sun today - the rarity of the fine weather hinted at by the low mist towards the top of the hills.
Houss: a house with a dramatic backdrop
Looking across to a Houss house, as it were, from West Burra. I haven't been able to exactly locate the house on the map but it's somewhere hereabouts. In the background, a couple of vessels, below the cliffs of the Clift Hills, are catching a very rare bit of sun today - the rarity of the fine weather hinted at by the low mist towards the top of the hills.
West Burra: war memorial The war memorial at Bridge End stands at a fantastic viewpoint as we look beyond it down South Voe, separating East Burra (left) from West Burra.
West Burra: war memorial
The war memorial at Bridge End stands at a fantastic viewpoint as we look beyond it down South Voe, separating East Burra (left) from West Burra.
West Burra: postbox № ZE2 14, Bridge End This small postbox serves the southern villages of West Burra, as well as East Burra, and is emptied each weekday and Saturday morning at half past seven.
West Burra: postbox № ZE2 14, Bridge End
This small postbox serves the southern villages of West Burra, as well as East Burra, and is emptied each weekday and Saturday morning at half past seven.
West Burra: the marina Looking down on the marina, which is at the head of South Voe which separates the island of West Burra from East Burra (background).
West Burra: the marina
Looking down on the marina, which is at the head of South Voe which separates the island of West Burra from East Burra (background).
East Burra: view down South Voe Looking down South Voe, the long inlet separating the islands of East Burra and West Burra.
East Burra: view down South Voe
Looking down South Voe, the long inlet separating the islands of East Burra and West Burra.
West Burra: Toogs from across Lang Sound Looking across Lang Sound from the island of East Burra, towards the hamlet of Toogs on West Burra.
West Burra: Toogs from across Lang Sound
Looking across Lang Sound from the island of East Burra, towards the hamlet of Toogs on West Burra.
Papil, West Burra
Papil, West Burra
Bridge End South Voe in the foreground, Lang Sound beyond.
Bridge End
South Voe in the foreground, Lang Sound beyond.
Newton and North Ho Abandoned croft to left of picture.  Newer dispersed settlement.
Newton and North Ho
Abandoned croft to left of picture. Newer dispersed settlement.
Cliff edge, stack, and the distant island of Foula
Cliff edge, stack, and the distant island of Foula
The lip of Lotra Geo in the foreground, with Banna Minn beach beyond
The lip of Lotra Geo in the foreground, with Banna Minn beach beyond
Rocky ground at Lotra Minn, West Burra
Rocky ground at Lotra Minn, West Burra
Ponies enjoying the daisies, Bannaminn, West Burra
Ponies enjoying the daisies, Bannaminn, West Burra
Easthouse Heritage Centre, Duncansclett, West Burra This is the base for the Burra History Group <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.shetlandheritageassociation.com/members/central-mainland/burra-history-group" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.shetlandheritageassociation.com/members/central-mainland/burra-history-group">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Easthouse Heritage Centre, Duncansclett, West Burra
This is the base for the Burra History Group LinkExternal link
Bridgend Baptist Church, East Burra
Bridgend Baptist Church, East Burra
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Scroo is located at Grid Ref: HU3632 (Lat: 60.076168, Lng: -1.3545286)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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