Boadie Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Boadie Geo

South Nesting View of the road.
South Nesting Credit: Mat Tuck

Boadie Geo is a prominent coastal feature located on the Shetland Islands, an archipelago situated between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, it is a headland or point that juts out into the sea, offering a stunning view of the surrounding coastline.

Boadie Geo is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise dramatically from the crashing waves below. These cliffs are composed of ancient rock formations, displaying layers of sedimentary rock that provide geologists with valuable insights into the region's geological history. The cliff faces are weathered and eroded, showcasing the power of the sea over time.

The headland itself is relatively small compared to some of the other prominent features on the Shetland Islands. It is primarily composed of grassy slopes, dotted with wildflowers during the summer months. As one walks towards the edge of the headland, the ground becomes rockier, with scattered boulders and exposed bedrock.

Boadie Geo is a popular site for birdwatching enthusiasts, as it provides an excellent vantage point for observing various seabird species. Visitors can spot gulls, fulmars, kittiwakes, and even puffins during the nesting season. The cliffs also provide nesting sites for shags and guillemots, adding to the rich biodiversity of the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Boadie Geo holds historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a lookout point during Viking times, with its strategic location offering a clear view of the surrounding waters. This connection to the past adds an extra layer of fascination to this already captivating coastal feature.

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Boadie Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.285281/-1.1488437 or Grid Reference HU4755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South Nesting View of the road.
South Nesting
View of the road.
Burn of Grunnawater Small road bridge over the Burn of Grunnawater
Burn of Grunnawater
Small road bridge over the Burn of Grunnawater
Muckle Ayre View out to the sea at Muckle Ayre
Muckle Ayre
View out to the sea at Muckle Ayre
Coastal road View along the B9075 road
Coastal road
View along the B9075 road
Boadie Geo, South Nesting, Shetland Part of the coastline on the east coast of mainland Shetland
Boadie Geo, South Nesting, Shetland
Part of the coastline on the east coast of mainland Shetland
Grunna Taing, South Nesting
Grunna Taing, South Nesting
Kirkabister and Hill of Neap from Mossy Hill, Nesting
Kirkabister and Hill of Neap from Mossy Hill, Nesting
Boadie Geo, South Nesting
Boadie Geo, South Nesting
Digger at Clubb of Newing, South Nesting
Digger at Clubb of Newing, South Nesting
Brough, South Nesting
Brough, South Nesting
Loch of Skellister A shingly bay on the NW shore of the Loch of Skellister.
Loch of Skellister
A shingly bay on the NW shore of the Loch of Skellister.
Loch of Skellister A bright and breezy day shows how this beach was formed on the Loch of Skellister.
Loch of Skellister
A bright and breezy day shows how this beach was formed on the Loch of Skellister.
Brettabister: the B9075 approaches from the north Looking along the B9075 as it heads towards Brettabister from Laxo; having just come over Mossy Hill it's downhill virtually all the way from here into the village.
Brettabister: the B9075 approaches from the north
Looking along the B9075 as it heads towards Brettabister from Laxo; having just come over Mossy Hill it's downhill virtually all the way from here into the village.
Brettabister: postbox № ZE2 60 A small postbox on the B9075, emptied at 9:30 on weekday and Saturday mornings.
Brettabister: postbox № ZE2 60
A small postbox on the B9075, emptied at 9:30 on weekday and Saturday mornings.
Brettabister: the B9075 heads for Laxo Looking west at this point, but actually northbound, on the B9075 as it leaves Brettabister and ascends Mossy Hill on its way to Laxo.
Brettabister: the B9075 heads for Laxo
Looking west at this point, but actually northbound, on the B9075 as it leaves Brettabister and ascends Mossy Hill on its way to Laxo.
Brettabister: the war memorial The war memorial for North Nesting parish stands on Lambs Knowe, a craggy slope in the hamlet of Brettabister. South Nesting Bay is in the background.
Brettabister: the war memorial
The war memorial for North Nesting parish stands on Lambs Knowe, a craggy slope in the hamlet of Brettabister. South Nesting Bay is in the background.
Calf Holm, East Voe of Skellister From Skellister.
Calf Holm, East Voe of Skellister
From Skellister.
Brough, South Nesting Looking across the Vadill of Garth towards Skellister.
Brough, South Nesting
Looking across the Vadill of Garth towards Skellister.
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Boadie Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU4755 (Lat: 60.285281, Lng: -1.1488437)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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