1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Highlands and Islands
  4. Shetland Islands
  5. Shetland
  6. Horse Buile

Horse Buile

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Horse Buile

Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Horse Buile is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. It is characterized as a headland or point, jutting out into the North Sea. The name "Horse Buile" is derived from Old Norse, with "Horse" referring to a rocky outcrop and "Buile" meaning a dwelling or shelter.

This coastal feature is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape. It is composed of steep cliffs, rocky shores, and lush green vegetation. The cliffs reach impressive heights, providing stunning views of the surrounding sea and coastline. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The location of Horse Buile offers a unique vantage point for observing marine life. Visitors may spot various seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, nesting on the cliffs. Seals can also be seen basking on rocks near the shore, while dolphins and whales occasionally pass by offshore.

Horse Buile is easily accessible by foot, with several walking trails leading to the headland. The surrounding area offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere, ideal for those seeking a tranquil escape. It is advisable to wear appropriate footwear and to take caution due to the uneven terrain and potential hazards.

Overall, Horse Buile in the Shetland Islands is a captivating coastal feature that boasts breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and an enriching natural experience for visitors.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Horse Buile Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.994377/-1.3439145 or Grid Reference HU3623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Houses at Maywick The houses above the bay.
Houses at Maywick
The houses above the bay.
South Lochend, Maywick House above the Loch of Vatsetter.
South Lochend, Maywick
House above the Loch of Vatsetter.
Ruin near Ellister, Bigton Fitful Head in the distance.
Ruin near Ellister, Bigton
Fitful Head in the distance.
View to St Ninian's Isle from the Ness of Ireland
View to St Ninian's Isle from the Ness of Ireland
Road to the Ness of Ireland
Road to the Ness of Ireland
May Wick May Wick & Maywick seen from the east side of Taing of Maywick Headland.
May Wick
May Wick & Maywick seen from the east side of Taing of Maywick Headland.
Hundi Geo Geo on the west side of Taing of Maywick Headland. South Havra is the first island in the distance.
Hundi Geo
Geo on the west side of Taing of Maywick Headland. South Havra is the first island in the distance.
Corbie Geo Erne's Kame & Corbie Geo Cliffs.
Corbie Geo
Erne's Kame & Corbie Geo Cliffs.
Johnie's Water From Johnie's Water, looking north in the direction of Taing of Maywick Headland.
Johnie's Water
From Johnie's Water, looking north in the direction of Taing of Maywick Headland.
Tomb Stone Tomb Stone at Maywick on the east end of the Cliffs: "In memory of Laurence Smith the beloved husband of Andrena Yonson. He was drowned at the ling fishing 27th jan 1857. Aged 44 yrs. Erected by his sons"
Tomb Stone
Tomb Stone at Maywick on the east end of the Cliffs: "In memory of Laurence Smith the beloved husband of Andrena Yonson. He was drowned at the ling fishing 27th jan 1857. Aged 44 yrs. Erected by his sons"
The Neapack from Loose Head A day for walking round St. Ninian's Isle, looking down to see why we weren't sea kayaking round it. There are plenty of caves and geos, and skerries to rock-hop around in a bit of swell, but not this much ! There's quite a lot of wind waves, too, and whilst not as strong as it had been, the westerly was still quite gusty. The metamorphic rocks here are micaceous psammites of the Colla Firth group, Whiteness Division, and correlate with the Dalradian of mainland Scotland. They are dipping moderately steeply to the southwest, making for somewhat unstable and treacherous cliff edges, so the base of these cliffs is only readily seen from a bit that sticks out, as Loose Head does, offering a view back along the coast.
The Neapack from Loose Head
A day for walking round St. Ninian's Isle, looking down to see why we weren't sea kayaking round it. There are plenty of caves and geos, and skerries to rock-hop around in a bit of swell, but not this much ! There's quite a lot of wind waves, too, and whilst not as strong as it had been, the westerly was still quite gusty. The metamorphic rocks here are micaceous psammites of the Colla Firth group, Whiteness Division, and correlate with the Dalradian of mainland Scotland. They are dipping moderately steeply to the southwest, making for somewhat unstable and treacherous cliff edges, so the base of these cliffs is only readily seen from a bit that sticks out, as Loose Head does, offering a view back along the coast.
Slopes of Midi Field from Vatsetter
Slopes of Midi Field from Vatsetter
Shorewood, Vatsetter, Maywick
Shorewood, Vatsetter, Maywick
Bird and Headlands Taken from a derelict building on South Havra looking South
Bird and Headlands
Taken from a derelict building on South Havra looking South
Trig Point on the Edge
Trig Point on the Edge
May Wick Crashing waves and overlooking cliffs at may Wick near Bigton.
May Wick
Crashing waves and overlooking cliffs at may Wick near Bigton.
Loch of Vatsetter north bay
Loch of Vatsetter north bay
Show me another place!

Horse Buile is located at Grid Ref: HU3623 (Lat: 59.994377, Lng: -1.3439145)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///congas.looms.standards. Near Sandwick, Shetland Islands

Nearby Locations

Loch of North Treigeo South Trei Geo Billia Cletts Muckle Fogla Stack Tromba of Griskerry North Trei Geo

Related Wikis

St Ninian's Isle
St Ninian's Isle

St Ninian's Isle is a small tied island connected by the largest tombolo in the UK to the south-western coast of the Mainland, Shetland, in Scotland. It...

Bigton
Bigton

Bigton is a small settlement on South Mainland, Shetland, UK. Bigton is within the civil parish of Dunrossness. Bigton lies on the Atlantic coast of the...

Little Havra
Little Havra

Little Havra is a small island off the west of South Mainland in Shetland. It is 35 metres (115 ft) at its highest point, upon which there is a cairn....

South Havra
South Havra

South Havra (Scots: Sooth Haevra; Old Norse: Hafrey), formerly Hevera, is an uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland. == Geography... ==

Seat of Mandrup Shetland
Tynemouth North Point Northumberland

Have you been to Horse Buile?

Leave your review of Horse Buile below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy