Lamar

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Lamar

The southern part of Houss Ness Seen from just south of the summit of Ward of Symbister. — The southern part of Houss Ness Credit: David Purchase

Lamar is a small coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, which are part of Scotland. It is specifically classified as a headland or point, characterized by its prominent and elevated position jutting out into the sea. Lamar is situated on the eastern coast of Shetland, offering stunning views of the North Sea.

The headland is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with towering cliffs that extend out into the ocean. The cliffs are composed of various types of sedimentary rock, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped and eroded by the relentless force of the waves over time. This geological formation attracts many geology enthusiasts and provides a fascinating insight into the region's geological history.

Lamar is also home to a diverse range of marine life, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The surrounding waters are teeming with various species of fish, seals, and seabirds, including puffins, gannets, and guillemots. Visitors can often observe these animals in their natural habitat, adding to the allure of the area.

Access to Lamar is relatively easy, with a well-maintained path that leads visitors to the headland. However, caution is advised when exploring the cliffs, as they can be steep and unstable in certain areas. It is advisable to wear appropriate footwear and exercise caution when navigating the terrain.

Overall, Lamar is a captivating coastal feature in the Shetland Islands, offering visitors breathtaking views, rich geological history, and abundant wildlife. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a unique and rugged coastal experience.

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Lamar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.066944/-1.3341571 or Grid Reference HU3731. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The southern part of Houss Ness

Seen from just south of the summit of Ward of Symbister.

David Purchase

At Gossigarth on Kettla Ness

Looking towards Banna Minn and Duncansclett.

David Purchase

Symbister, East Burra

An extensive set of ruined buildings.

Julian Paren

Burnt Mound at Symbister

One of three burnt mounds indicated on the 1:25,000 OS mapping. This was a smaller mound. Often features like this are marked on maps yet are hard to find. A Eureka moment followed after the GPS location was checked. I understand the purpose of burnt mounds is a contentious issue.

Julian Paren

Symbister

This croft site was abandoned in the early 1950s largely because there was no road to it. [P. Guy, Walking the Coastline of Shetland, South Mainland, Shetland Times, Lerwick, 2000.]

Peter Wyatt

Derelict Croft

The ruins of the croft at Gossigarth with Banna Minn showing behind

David White

West Burra: overlooking Bridge End

A fine view past the war memorial and down South Voe, the marina nestling below.

Chris Downer

East Burra: the Baptist church

Looking across the dip between the two Burras towards this small church on East Burra.

Chris Downer

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.

Chris Downer

Houss: view from Papil

Looking across the water separating West Burra (our side) from East Burra, on which we see a few of the buildings, one of them ruined, in the hamlet of Houss. Immediately to the south (right) of these is the narrow strip of land connecting Houss Ness to the 'main' part of East Burra. The Clift Hills, on the mainland, are the backdrop, shrouded in cloud.

Chris Downer

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.

Chris Downer

Boats at The Taing

The boats seen here are moored at a yard on the east coast of the Voe of North House, on the small peninsula called The Taing on East Burra. East Burra is a very narrow island (as is West Burra) that is linked to Mainland Shetland via bridges to Trondra and West Burra. The bridge between West and East Burra is a simple stone arch bridge in Bridge End.

Rob Farrow

The Taing and Voe of North House

The Taing is a small promontory of East Burra island into Clift Sound, with the Voe of North House on the right. The little stream entering the Voe at this point is a drain from the small Loch of Houss a few hundred yards to the north. A closer view of the end of the Taing can be seen here HU3831 : Boats at The Taing and of the cottages on the left of the image, here HU3831 : Cottages on The Taing

Rob Farrow

Cottages on The Taing

A cluster of current and former dwellings at the northern end of The Taing, a small promontory of East Burra island. The Clift Hills of Mainland Shetland rise up behind them as a quite dramatic backdrop.

Rob Farrow

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.

Chris Downer

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.

Chris Downer